The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is reportedly set to summon the leadership of the Ondo State House of Assembly to provide clarifications on the passage of the state’s 2025 budget. Particular attention is being drawn to the N11.5 billion allocated to the Ministry of Finance as a security vote. Vanguard reports that EFCC…
Eric Chelle, Super Eagles head coach, has accused the DR Congo team of “doing voodoo” during the penalty shootouts of the African World Cup playoffs final. The Super Eagles will miss the 2026 World Cup after losing to DR Congo 4-3 on penalties. The match had ended 1-1 after extra time. Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon…
“She was a woman whose warmth could melt the coldest heart, whose laughter could chase away any shadow. “She was a devoted wife, a cherished daughter, a beloved sister, and a friend to all. “Temitope dreamed of motherhood, of cradling her child, of singing lullabies and of sharing her boundless love. “Tope just rounded…
In some countries, governments are stepping in to combat low birth rates and population decline by offering financial incentives for marriage and starting families. From cash bonuses to housing grants, these initiatives are designed to encourage couples to tie the knot and settle down. Here are three countries—Singapore, Italy, and Japan—that will pay you to…
A middle-aged woman, Shema’u Isma’il, on Wednesday, dragged three neighbours before a Sharia Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, for allegedly calling her a prostitute. The complainant accused Halima Umar, Aisha Umar, and Bilkisu Umar for allegedly making defamatory remarks about her, particularly regarding her marital status. “They said I am living alone despite…
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has removed Hon. Abubakar Suleiman Gummi from his seat in the House of Representatives for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Gummi, who represents Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, was sacked on Thursday by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, who also directed…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara is set to re-present the 2025 budget to the Rivers State House of Assembly. The budget will be laid before the Assembly faction led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule this morning. This decision follows a recent Supreme Court ruling, which ordered the suspension of Rivers State’s…
US immigration authorities said Wednesday they will look at social media accounts and deny visas or residence permits to people who post content considered anti-Semitic by President Donald Trump’s administration. Posts defined as anti-Semitic will include social media activity in support of militant groups classified by the United States as terrorists, including Hamas, Lebanon’s Hezbollah…
The wave of defections from opposition political parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, may have extended to the camp of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy, Daniel Bwala, stated in a television interview that some of Obi’s…
The Anambra State Government has directed relevant security agencies and regulatory authorities to immediately investigate the allegations of trafficking and sexual exploitation of thirty-five (35) underage children from Ebonyi State in a brothel in the state. The investigation is to establish the facts, rescue and protect the affected minors, and ensure that all individuals and…
