A Federal High Court in Makurdi has sentenced Agene Johnson Godwin, Managing Director of Builderstech Solution Ltd, to 48 years imprisonment without an option of fine for defrauding over 5,000 Nigerians of more than N500 million. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed the development in a post on X, saying, “Makurdi Court Jails,…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the global gospel music community has been thrown into mourning following reports of the death of renowned gospel minister and worship leader, Ron Kenoly, at the age of 81. Kenoly, widely celebrated for his energetic praise sessions and powerful worship songs, was a towering figure in contemporary gospel music whose ministry…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has directed the immediate suspension of the ongoing demolition exercise at the Makoko community waterfront. The announcement was made by Hon. Noheem Adams, chairman of the ad-hoc committee set up by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. Adams, who is also the Leader of the House, read the committee’s…
The Northern Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. John Hayab, has advised youths to desist from cybercrime and money-making rituals, stressing that ill-gotten money cannot make them rich. Hayab gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Tuesday. He spoke against the increasing rate of youth…
Eustáquio da Silva Pena Júnior, a Brazilian influencer, has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New Jersey. Pena, known for publicly supporting President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement policies and insisting that the crackdown targeted only criminals, was taken into custody by ICE agents and transferred to the Delaney Hall detention facility in…
Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole has said that electoral fraud is the worst crime in a democracy. Oshiomhole said this on Monday while fielding questions in an interview on News Central. Speaking on the delays in Nigeria’s electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general election, the lawmaker warned that vote buying and the manipulation of…
A former Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and son, Abdulaziz were on Tuesday arraigned in the Federal High Court, Abuja for allegedly abetting terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms. When the matter was called, the prosecuting counsel, Mr Callistus Eze, told the court that the defendants were to be arraigned on a five-count charge…
The United States, through its Department of Homeland Security, DHS, has announced plans to deport at least 79 convicted Nigerians listed on its “worst-of-the-worst” criminal register. The DHS disclosed this while also confirming that those affected have been convicted of serious crimes and are scheduled for removal under ongoing immigration enforcement efforts. According to…
The Senate has confirmed Hon. Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole, JCA, as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The confirmation on Tuesday was a sequel to the presentation and consideration of the report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters by the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, APC,…
President Bola Tinubu has, again, intervened to halt the escalating feud between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor and estranged godfather, Nyesom Wike. The peace deal came after months of failed settlements that had pushed the state to the brink of governorship impeachment, legislative paralysis, and prolonged instability. The president had previously intervened…
