The Osun State Government, through the Ministry of Rural Development and Community Affairs, has organised a one-day training workshop for unconventional security groups across the state, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community-based security and promote peaceful coexistence. ‎ ‎The workshop, held at the Local Government Service Commission Hall, Abere, brought together members of…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the remand of the Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Professor Sani Malumfashi, and three others in prison over their alleged involvement in a N1.02 billion fraud. Others remanded by the trial Judge, Justice James Omotosho included the Commission’s secretary, Anas Muhammed…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N699 to N799 per litre, effective immediately following the conclusion of the festive period. In a statement released on Monday, the refinery explained that the adjustment ends a temporary price support measure implemented during…
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has struck out an ex-parte motion filed by the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Facility. At Tuesday’s proceedings, Kanu’s legal representative, Demdoo Asan, a senior legal officer of the Legal Aid Council, informed…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, has lost his father, Sunday Ndidi, who died on Tuesday following a road accident. The retired military officer was reportedly involved in an accident in Umunede, Delta State, and was confirmed dead after being rushed to a hospital in Agbor, also in Delta State. Ndidi’s club,…
Many traders are currently protesting the Onitsha Main Market closure by the Anambra State government. On Tuesday, January 27, viral videos show the protesters as security officials enforce the market closure order by Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo. Eyewitnesses also confirmed that traders were seen staging a protest walk from the Main Market down to Upper…
Nigeria’s national electricity grid suffered another collapse on Tuesday morning, plunging several parts of the country into darkness. Data obtained from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that as of 11:00 a.m., power generation had dropped to zero megawatts (MW), cutting off supply to all 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) nationwide. This marked the…
A Nigerian medical doctor, Okeho-born Festus Babarinde, has attributed his selection for the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr Community Service Award in the United States to his long-standing commitment to training medical doctors, strengthening healthcare systems, and supporting underserved communities. Babarinde, who spoke in an interview with Diaspora Tales, said the honour reflects years of…
Adebayo Shittu, a former minister of communications and governorship aspirant, says he will introduce Sharia law in Oyo if people demand it when he becomes governor of the state. Mr Shittu, in an interview on Sunday on SYMFOMI, a YouTube TV, said, “A lot of people oppose Sharia out of intolerance. “How does Sharia affect…
The Ogun State Police Command has explained that the restriction of mobile phones within police stations is lawful and primarily driven by security considerations, following public concerns raised over the practice at the Igbeba Police Station in Ijebu Ode. The clarification came after an X user, Salami Quadri, questioned the legality of asking members of…
