Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has elevated 14 high chiefs and Baales in Oyo town to the status of crown-wearing Obas. The affected high chiefs and Baales were presented with their instruments of office by the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, on behalf of the governor at a colourful coronation ceremony held at the…
Two members of a CAC church in Ibadan, Oyo State identified as Ezekiel Akinniyi, 63; and Wale Oguntade have been dragged to court over alleged threats to kill two pastors and other church members. Akinniyi and Oguntade were arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court Ibadan on charges bordering on conspiracy and threat to life by…
Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has commended the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for cancelling the long-standing Monday sit-at-home across the South-East states. In a statement issued on Friday through his legal counsel, Pelumi Olanjengbesi, Igboho described the development as both thoughtful and timely, noting…
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that his son, Bello El-Rufai, remains in the All Progressives Congress (APC) based on his own free will despite his (father) continued opposition to the ruling party. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Bello is a member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North. El-Rufai made the disclosure…
The Church of England has formally abandoned proposals to offer stand-alone blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples in its churches. The decision came during a session of the General Synod on Thursday, although members voted to continue exploring the issue in the future. Bishops cited theological and legal barriers as reasons why such ceremonies could not…
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate withdrawal and redeployment of Nigeria Police Force (NPF) officers previously assigned to VIP escort duties. ”Further strengthening the security architecture, the Nigeria Police Force has executed a large-scale redeployment of officers previously assigned to VIP escort duties nationwide.” The move, announced by the Minister of Information and National…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 20, 2027, for the presidential and National Assembly elections, and March 6, 2027, for the gubernatorial and state assemblies elections. The official timetable released by INEC outlines dates for campaigns, voters’ registration, political parties’ primary elections, and general elections. INEC announced that continuous voters’ registration (CVR)…
A U.S. Marine of Nigerian descent has died after falling overboard from a warship in the Caribbean, military officials confirmed. Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka Oforah, 21, stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, was declared dead on Tuesday, February 10, following a fall from the USS Iwo Jima on the night of February 7. Oforah’s death came…
The Chairman of the Consultation Committee of Team New Nigeria (TNN), Professor David Okanlawon, has said the party’s coalition talks with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have collapsed due to its demand for 25% of the party’s internal structures. In a statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna on Friday, Okanlawon, however, said, “The All Progressives…
Kemisola Apesin, the Nigerian actress better known as Kemity, has dismissed allegations that she traded sexual favours to secure movie roles. The rumour surfaced after social media buzzed with renewed tension between actor Austine Emmanuel and his longtime rival, Ibrahim ‘Itele’ Yekini. As users took sides, a user dragged Kemity into the fray, claiming she…
