A leading figure of Afe Babalola’s law firm has sued Dele Farotimi for N500 million over his alleged defamatory book in a legal effort that also seeks to stop the distribution of the fast-selling book. Kehinde Ogunwumiju, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and managing partner at Afe Babalola & Co., alleged in his suit that…
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have rejected Mudashiru Obasa as the Speaker of the parliament. Speaking with journalists at the assembly complex on Thursday, the lawmakers refuted Obasa’s claim that he remains the speaker. The 36 lawmakers reaffirmed their support for the current speaker, Mojisola Meranda, insisting that she is the speaker…
Suspected gunmen killed three policemen and set their vehicle ablaze in Nnewi, Anambra State, early Thursday morning. The attack was confirmed by Tochukwu Ikenga, Superintendent of Police and Public Relations Officer, in a statement. He said: “Joint Security Force, begins manhunt operation on armed men who murdered two police operatives on investigation activities in the…
A Nigerian socialite, Abiola Femi Quadri, has been sentenced to 11 years and 3 months (135 months) in a United States federal prison for masterminding a $1.3 million COVID-19 unemployment and disability fraud scheme. Quadri, 43, who resided in Pasadena, California, used stolen identities to file over 100 fraudulent claims with the California and Nevada…
A UK court on Friday found Abdul Halim Khan guilty and convicted him of sexual offences, including raping 12-year-old girls. “Abdul Halim Khan, 54, of Old Forde Road, London, was found guilty of 21 offences, including nine counts of rape,” UK Metro Police announced in a statement on Saturday. The police said that for over…
Abductors of 177 worshippers from Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have demanded the return of 17 motorcycles allegedly lost during recent military operations as a condition for the victims’ release. The worshippers were seized on Sunday morning during coordinated attacks on three churches in the community. Village Head of…
Hon. Khadijat Kareem Omotayo has congratulated Hon. Kafilat Adetola Ogbara on her appointment into the All Progressive Congress (APC) National Executive Council. In a congratulatory message sighted by our correspondent, Hon. Khadijat described Hon. Ogbara’s appointment as a testament to her unwavering commitment, exceptional leadership, and dedication to the party. Hon. Kafilat Ogbara, who represents…
The Federal Government has assured that corps members will receive the backlog of their delayed increased 77,000 monthly allowance. Recall that on the 25th of September, 2024, the federal government announced an increase in the monthly stipend for serving corps members from N33,000 to N77,000, effective from July 2024. However, the new adjustment has yet…
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He was apprehended at the Lagos airport while attempting to board a flight to London. Bobrisky revealed this incident on his Instagram story, while sharing a brief video in which he claimed to be injured….
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Alhaji Umar Farouk Bahago, the Emir of Minna has stated that the current economic challenges faced by Nigerians were inherited from the Buhari administration. He made this assertion during a sensitisation event on federal government intervention programmes organised by the Office of the Minister of Information and National Orientation, held in…
