Explosions were heard across Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, in the early hours of Saturday, with plumes of thick smoke seen rising near a key military installation, heightening fears of a new flashpoint in the country’s worsening standoff with the United States. Al Jazeera reports that multiple blasts echoed through parts of the capital, with video footage…
The kidnappers of the Kwara State traditional ruler, the Oniwo of Aafin, Oba Simeon Olaonipekun, his son, Olaolu, and other abducted villagers have demanded a ransom of N450 million for their release. A palace source (names withheld) made this known to our reporter on the phone on Friday. Sources also confirmed that the abductors demanded…
The Lagos State government has confirmed the death of eight persons in the Christmas Eve fire incident that gutted the 25-storey building of Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) in Lagos. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the update on Friday, during an inspection of the affected building, where pockets of fire were still visible nine days after the…
The Ogun State Police Command on Friday charged the driver of the Lexus SUV in which Anthony Joshua was travelling when he got involved in a crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The spokesperson of the command and a Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, confirmed this on Thursday. In the terse confirmation on…
Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has criticised the country’s approach to taxation, warning that raising revenue by imposing heavier burdens on poor citizens would undermine economic growth, social trust and national unity. In a statement on his X account, Obi said prosperity could not be achieved by taxing poverty, arguing that taxation should operate…
Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry in Lagos, has announced a decision concerning his role as the presiding pastor amid growing controversies involving his ex-wife, Bessem, and actress Doris Ogala. GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that Ms Ogala accused Okafor of breaking promises of marriage, causing emotional distress, and other allegations. Ms…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State Command, has condemned in strong terms the brutal stabbing to death of a volunteer of the Corps, Abdurrauf Sheriff, by suspected hoodlums in Kano. The condemnation was contained in a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, a copy of which was made…
The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) after resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Mr Mutfwang received his APC membership card on Friday at a stakeholders’ meeting in Jos, the Plateau State capital, marking a major shift in the state’s political alignment. The governor said his decision…
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Friday, January 2, 2025, further remanded former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, in the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja, till January 7, 2026, for ruling…
As Nigerians welcomed 2026, millions resolved to turn over a new leaf, focusing on personal development, better health, and stronger financial footing. Here are 10 practical tips to help you prepare for a successful year ahead: 1. Show appreciation: Express gratitude to loved ones, colleagues, and friends for their support in the past year. A…
