One Hundred and fifty-three days after he was declared wanted, former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello yesterday turned up at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters, ready for questioning over an alleged mismanagement of N80.2billion. The EFCC, however, rejected the method by which he reported to the commission. Bello came in the company…
Amidst Nigeria’s harsh economic realities, an alarming number of youths have turned to selling explicit contents on various online platforms, often disregarding the far-reaching consequences of their actions on their lives, reputation, and mental well-being, writes VICTOR AYENI. Earlier this month, social media buzzed with a flurry of shocking video clips featuring a senior Equatorial…
The Olota of Ota Awori Kingdom, Oba (Prof) Abdulkabir Obalanlege, has returned from the United Kingdom to address a reported clash between Egungun worshippers and military personnel in Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. The incident, which occurred on Friday, December 27, reportedly sparked tension in parts of the town for three days….
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the widespread circulation of an explicit and compromising video featuring a young woman on various social media platforms. The individual in question, identified as Godgift Bai, a 24-year-old resident of Ogbolomabiri in Nembe Local Government Area, was taken into custody by law enforcement…
Vice President Harris called President-elect Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his victory the night before, a senior Harris aide confirmed to The Hill. The aide said Harris discussed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and being a president for all Americans. The vice president is expected to deliver remarks later Wednesday…
Cristiano Ronaldo, a name synonymous with excellence in European football, is set to receive a prestigious honour from UEFA, solidifying his status as the UEFA Champions League’s all-time top scorer. The special award will be presented by UEFA President Aleksander ÄŒeferin during the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League draw ceremony on Thursday, 29 August, at the…
No fewer than 150 passengers are feared missing following a boat accident in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The ill-fated boat, which was carrying over 300 passengers—mostly women and children—capsized during a Maulid celebration journey on Tuesday. The passengers were said to be traveling from Mundi Community to Gbajibo Community for the Maulid…
Hon. Kareem Khadijat Omotayo, the personal assistant to President Bola Tinubu on constituency affairs has congratulated Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the just appointed minister for women affairs. GISTSMATE Media reported that Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim was redeployed to ministry of women affairs from state of police affairs. Reacting to the development, Hon. Khadijat said Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim new appointment…
The Lagos state police command says four persons have died in a fire outbreak at a lounge and bar on Baale road in the Olodi Apapa area of the state. In a statement issued on Monday, Benjamin Hundeyin, police spokesperson in Lagos, said the fire started around 7:45 am on Sunday. Hundeyin noted that a…
The Ibarapa APC, a platform of major stakeholders in Ibarapa zone of the Progressive, heartly congratulate Hon. Sunday Adepoju on his appointment by the federal government as a member of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) Nigeria. Your appointment is indeed a well-deserved and highly meritorious, having served the country previously in various capacities across elected…