An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, on Monday, sentenced three persons to death by hanging for armed robbery. The convicts — Shadrack Apos (30), Lucky Akpos (33) and Adunola Precious (24) were tried and sentenced for robbing an 87-year-old woman of N186,000 and a wrist watch. They were arraigned and tried on a…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the media office of the former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has raised the alarm over the moves by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest the ex-governor. In a statement made sighted on Wednesday, the office’s Director of Media, Ohiare Michael, noted that the operatives “are…
Nigerian businessman Pascal Chubuike Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has captured attention with his lavish gift of 47 cows to his childhood friend in honour of his late mother’s burial. In a video shared on his Instagram page, Cubana Chief Priest documented his visit to Ukpor, Anambra State, where he delivered the cows…
The Osun State College Of Education, Ila-Orangun has debunked the news of students being on suspension over violent Students Union Government protest. In a press release sighted by our correspondent, the management disclosed some people have been spreading falsehood to cause unrest in the school community and the state. The management maintained that the college…
The Ondo State Police Command said it had arrested seven persons in connection with the communal clash which occurred at Gbalegi community in the Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State on Friday. No fewer than five persons have reportedly been killed during the communal crisis. It was gathered that a violent clash occurred as…
At least 56 people have been reported dead after a fan clash at a football match led to a stampede in the city of Nzerekore, Guinea. The incident happened during Sunday afternoon’s final of a local tournament in Nzerekore. Rival fans invaded the pitch in protest of the referee’s penalty decision. The stampede ensued after…
Detained Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa has reversed his earlier stance, denying any involvement in the killings reported across parts of Nigeria’s South-East. Speaking through his lawyer, Jonathan Levy, in a statement, Ekpa distanced himself and his affiliated groups from recent violence, particularly in Orsu and other communities in Imo and Anambra states. “The publication contains…
The Akwa Ibom State Council of Traditional Rulers has conferred President Bola Tinubu with the highest traditional title of “Otuekong,” Commander-in-Chief of Akwa Ibom. The President received the title at the State House, Abuja, on Friday, from Nteyin Solomon Etuk, President General of Okuibom Ibibio III. Gov. Umo Eno led a 104-member delegation to the…
Nigeria joined 144 other members of the UN General Assembly to adopt a resolution allowing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the high-level debate by pre-recorded video. The decision followed the United States’ refusal to issue visas for the Palestinian delegation. The resolution passed with 145 in favour, five against (Israel, Nauru, Palau, Paraguay, and…
The police command in Lagos has arrested a man for allegedly stabbing his 38-year-old wife to death. The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident on Thursday in Lagos. Mr Hundeyin said the incident happened on Wednesday at Oke-Ira, Ilogbo Eremi, Badagry. He said detectives from the Morogbo Division were informed about the incident and…