The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest and detention of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. According to the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, Mr. Bello is currently being grilled by the commission’s investigators and will be detained and arraigned in court as soon as possible. Mr. Bello’s arrest comes after he…
The Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has revealed that the former Governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole, opposed the nomination of his son, Cyril, as Commissioner for Health-designate. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Governor Monday Okpebholo appointed Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner for Health-designate last Tuesday, according to a statement by his Chief Press…
Despite growing complaints from marketers over revenue losses, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) declared on Monday that the stations would remain closed. For about four years, over 400 filling stations owned by independent oil marketers in Nigeria’s border communities have remained shut following the Nigerian government’s directive to curb petrol smuggling into neighbouring countries. Despite…
No fewer than six persons died and several injured in an accident involving a trailer conveying tiles and a lorry loaded with soft drinks on Monday at Oke Eleshin, Amuloko along Akanran Road, Ibadan. Among the injured was a pupil whose mother reportedly died in the crash. Four of the injured who were conveyed to…
A detective with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kazeem Yusuf, on Tuesday told the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that the sum of N4.6 billion from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), meant for the supply of security equipment, was diverted to sponsor pilgrimage to Makkah, the 2015…
Abducted Edo Chief Imam, Sheikh Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo. Sheikh Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo. The Chief Imam of Uromi Central Mosque in Edo State, Sheikh Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo, has revealed that he paid N6.5 million ransom to secure his freedom from his abductors. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Imam Obhakhobo, who is the President of the Muslim Students…
An Air Peace flight from Abuja to Asaba narrowly avoided a potential disaster on Friday after one of its engines reportedly failed while preparing for take-off at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The incident occurred moments after the aircraft had accelerated on the runway when a loud bang was heard, accompanied by flashes of…
The son of Nigeria’s former Vice President, Abba Atiku Abubakar, has joined the All Progressives Congress. Atiku also pledged to mobilize support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. He was received by the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin and the National Vice Chairman of the APC, North East, Mustafa…
The House of Representatives on Thursday, November 21, rejected a proposed constitution amendment aimed at instituting a single six-year term for the president, governors, and local government chairmen across the federation. The bill, sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP, Imo) and 33 co-sponsors, also sought to divide the country into six geopolitical zones and establish a…
Music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has denied claims linking him to a teenage girl who recently sought a DNA test to establish her identity. The singer stated that he has never had any personal relationship with the girl’s mother and only came into contact with them during the DNA testing process. According…
