The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun to arrest the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmoud Yakubu for contempt and disobedience to court orders delivered in the matter involving the Action Alliance (AA) and INEC. The court presided over by Justice…
The publisher of Ovation International, Dele Momodu, has claimed that his soul has left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Momodu stated this during an interview on the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State’s programme, on Tuesday. The PDP chieftain bemoaned the division within the PDP, which, according to him, poses a serious challenge to the ruling…
A bride was humiliated in front of her friends and family when the groom exposed her of cheating on their wedding day. The couple, from China, hosted a banquet in their home town in Fujian province as they were invited to give a speech to their guests on a stage. Video widely shared on Douyin,…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Wednesday, October 9, informed marketers of its upward review of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) ex-depot prices. Its NNPCL Retail Limited sent a price list informing them that the ex-depot price at Calabar is N1,050 per litre. The National Oil Company said the depot price in Lagos…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, received the English Premier League trophy, reaffirming his commitment to promoting sports for engagement and social inclusion. The trophy was officially presented by Guinness Nigeria PLC managing director, Girish Sharma, during a ceremony at the Lagos House, Marina. Mr Sanwo-Olu said the trophy’s presence in Lagos highlights the…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has threatened to revoke the Certificates of Occupancy of the plots of land owned by prominent individuals and corporate organisations in Abuja. In a notice on Friday, the FCTA stated that the notice affects landowners in the Maitama district of Abuja, who have two weeks to settle outstanding payments…
A Plateau-based cleric and regional leader of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Evangelist Ezekiel Dachomo, has drawn nationwide attention after a video of him declaring that no ransom should be paid if he is ever kidnapped went viral on social media. In the video, Dachomo said his death would “raise war” and lead…
The Federal Government has approved the relocation of 29 out of Nigeria’s 256 Custodial Centres due to rapid urbanization. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this on Friday in ABUJA when he commissioned 39 mini green maria for conveyance of inmates to and from courts, and five bullet resistant guard booths at the headquarters…
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Edward Daleng, an Augustinian priest, as the new vice-regent of the prefecture of the pontifical household. The Vatican announced Daleng’s appointment on Monday. The prefecture of the papal household is one of the Vatican’s oldest and most vital offices. It oversees the pope’s engagements and ensures that they proceed with…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has passed away. Our correspondent gathered that Oba Adetona died at the age of 91. A reliable source close to the Awujale’s Palace in Ijebu-Ode and officials within the Ogun State Government confirmed the monarch’s death on Sunday. Oba Adetona,…