Abducted Edo Chief Imam, Sheikh Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo. Sheikh Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo. The Chief Imam of Uromi Central Mosque in Edo State, Sheikh Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo, has revealed that he paid N6.5 million ransom to secure his freedom from his abductors. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Imam Obhakhobo, who is the President of the Muslim Students…
The Delta Police Command, has reported significant breakthroughs in its ongoing efforts to combat crime, announcing the arrest of suspected kidnappers and the neutralisation of an armed robbery gang in separate operations. According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, operatives of the Command’s Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Squad, led…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched an investigation into 79 suspected Ponzi schemes across Nigeria, warning that those found culpable will face severe legal consequences, including prosecution under the Investment and Securities Act (ISA). The Commission said it will announce the outcomes of its investigations into the 79 suspected schemes, including FF Tiffany,…
Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has challenged the Senator representing the Territory, Ms Ireti Kingibe to go to the satellite towns and campaign against his service in the President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet if indeed, she was sure of her political credentials. Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT…
The Mayor of London, Rt. Hon. Dr. Sadiq Khan, on Sunday evening arrived in Lagos for a visit aimed at strengthening ties and exploring investment opportunities. The arrival of the mayor was confirmed at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at about 6:30 p.m., accompanied by his aides. After completing airport…
The remains of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, have been buried in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. The janaza (Islamic funeral prayer) was conducted at approximately 4:50 pm on Tuesday before his body was lowered into the grave in accordance with Islamic rites. Buhari’s body had earlier arrived in Katsina from London aboard a…
The federal government says it is engaging relevant authorities in the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to resolve recent visa policy changes affecting Nigerian citizens. On July 8, the US recently implemented a new visa policy for Nigerians limiting the validity of most non-immigrant, non-diplomatic visas, such as tourist, business, and student…
Garba Shehu, a former aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari, has said that his deceased boss would have welcomed the controversial EndSARS protest if it was not hijacked by subversive elements. Shehu stated this on Tuesday while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme. GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that Buhari died at the age of…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari have arrived in Katsina State. Mr Buhari’s remains arrived at the Katsina airport, at about 2:07 p.m., shortly after President Tinubu touched down at the same place. The body was accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila,…
A chieftain of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, Buba Galadima, has explained how some northern group recruited late President Muhammadu Buhari into Nigerian politics. The NNPP chieftain disclosed this on Tuesday while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme. Galadima specifically stated that the late Buhari was brought into politics because the Oduduwa…