The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the successful extradition of Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, popularly known as Killaboi, from Doha, Qatar to Nigeria, where he is expected to face prosecution for the alleged murder of Miss Augusta Onuwabhagbe, a 21-year-old university student. The suspect, who had been declared wanted by the police in October 2023, arrived…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, to let go of any grip he desires to have over Rivers State and allow peace reign in the oil-rich state. Fubara, who stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday, said he does not regret conducting the local government election in the state…
A 45-year-old man, simply identified as Mallam Masa’udu, has been stabbed to death during an altercation over the use of a public washing line in Katsina State. According to reports, the incident occurred on Thursday evening at the Ministerial Quarters, located near the Fatima Shema Estate in the state’s metropolitan area. Masa’udu, who was in…
The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended the lawmaker representing Makurdi North, Alfred Berger; his Kian state constituency counterpart, Terna Shimawua; Cyril Ekong of Obi state constituency, and James Umoru, representing Apa state constituency for six months. This, according to the House, followed an attempt to impeach the Speaker, Aondona Dajoh, on Thursday night….
Property worth millions of Naira have been destroyed as a result of fire incident that ravaged some parts of Aleshinloye market in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. GISTSMATE MEDIA gathered that the fire incident occurred at midnight. General Manager of Oyo State Fire Service, Mr Yemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident. Akinyemi, in a short statement issued…
A Corps Liaison Officer (CLO) in Enugu East LGA, Enugu State, has been accused of assaulting two female members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) during a meeting last Saturday. The CLO allegedly intimidated the victims and later boasted of being “untouchable” due to his connections with NYSC officials. The incident was brought…
An 18-year-old Indian, Lalit Patidar, has made history by securing a Guinness World Record for the hairiest face on a person. In a statement on its website, GWR announced that the Indian teenager, who has a “one-in-a-billion werewolf syndrome,” holds the record for the hairiest face on a male, with 201.72 hairs per square centimetre….
Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday demanded that Israel immediately cease its “illegal” strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, warning that continued assaults could trigger a “nuclear catastrophe.” In a statement issued in Moscow, the ministry accused certain Western powers of exploiting the situation to score political points. “The ongoing intensive attacks by the Israeli side on…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has secured an agreement with Dangote Refinery to lift products directly. IPMAN’s National President, Abubakar Garima, announced this at an ongoing press briefing on Monday in Abuja, following a meeting of the National Working Committee of the Association. He said the partnership would ensure a steady, affordable supply…
The Cross River chapter of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has commended the state Governor, Prince Bassey Otu and his Special Assistant on Events over increment of artists payment for Calabar Xmas festival. Reacting to the new development, Cross River state PMAN Governor, Prince Emmanuel Effiom ‘Rebreed’ said he has gotten inward look at…