Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has alleged that the outgoing governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki, has fled Nigeria through the land borders. Okpebholo is expected to be sworn into office on Tuesday, meaning that Obaseki will lose his immunity. Obaseki last week said he heard that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that The Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom command has detained a couple over suspected child trafficking. The suspects, Christiana Ibanga and her boyfriend, Inyene Akpan, were apprehended for allegedly selling their own child for N450,000. A police spokeswoman, Timfon John, said at a news conference in Uyo that the case was reported…
Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), says Favour Ofili is “old enough to decide what’s best for her” and will not be stopped if she opts to switch allegiance to another country. On Sunday, reports circulated on social media that the 22-year-old sprinter has written to the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for a change of nationality….
The Ondo state high court in Akure has sentenced Dare Ojo, a commercial motorcyclist, to death by hanging over rape and murder of Zainab Adeyemo, an 11-year-old girl. Yemi Fasanmi, the trial judge, convicted Ojo on a two-count charge bordering on rape and murder. THE CRIMES The motorcyclist was said to have committed the crimes…
The Benue State Police Command has apprehended 14 individuals involved in hijacking a peaceful youth protest in Makurdi, the state capital, on Sunday, June 15, 2025. According to a statement from the command’s spokesperson, Udeme Edet, the suspects disrupted the demonstration by obstructing a roadway in Apir, a suburb of Makurdi, where they forcibly stopped…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted a total of N1bn bail to 109 foreign nationals detained on allegations of their alleged involvement in high-level cybercrime and hacking activities said to be threatening the nation’s security. Justice Ekerete Akpan, while delivering a ruling in the bail application moved by the defence counsel, James…
A total sum of ₦1.727 trillion, being November 2024 Federation Accounts Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The revenue was shared at the December 2024 meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) held in Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement signed by FAAC Director of…
Founder and President of Mr Learner Foundation, Dr. Adeyemi Sodiq Opeyemi has called on Governor Seyi Makinde, seeking his urgent intervention in the reconciliation process between Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye and the embattled Chief Imam, Sheikh Talihat Yunus Ayilara. Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye and the Islamic leader, Imam Talihat Ayilara had since…
The Supreme Court has dismissed suit instituted by some state Attorneys General challenging the establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act. The suit, which was initially instituted by attorneys general of 16 states, sought the scrapping of the anti-graft agency. While some states withdrew from the suit, some others asked to be…
Popular Nigerian comedian and actor turned preacher, Oluwatoyin Bayegun, popularly known as Woli Arole, has announced the passing of his father. The announcement was made late Sunday evening via his official Instagram page, where he shared a heartfelt post along with a touching photo of himself and his father. In the emotional caption, Woli Arole…
