The Kano Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 secured the conviction and sentence of social media influencer, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, before Justice Simone Amobeda of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano. Kunya was arrested for allegedly spraying Naira notes for fun during her stay in a…
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared âŠ1.578 trillion among the Federal Government, states and local governments for the month of March. This is according to a communiquĂ© issued by FAAC and made available by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, on Saturday. According to…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has accused the renowned Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, of spilling alcohol aviation workers during a boarding process at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday. KWAM 1, a prominent socialite, traditional title holder in Ijebu Ode…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has assured that contrary to perceptions in some quarters, South East governors have not abandoned the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking during a media parley on Thursday night in Umuahia, Otti said the governors are actively engaging relevant authorities to secure…
The Lagos State Government has sealed popular Ketu and Mile 12 markets for persistent violations of environmental laws. The crackdown, which took place overnight, targeted markets and shops involved in illegal waste disposal on roads, medians, and highways, an action that contradicts the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law of 2017. The Commissioner for…
France has been thrown into fresh political turmoil as Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned on Monday, barely weeks after taking office, marking yet another major setback for President Emmanuel Macron. The Elysee Palace confirmed that Macron has accepted Lecornuâs resignation, deepening the political deadlock that has gripped the country since last yearâs snap parliamentary…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved free train rides nationwide from December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025. This is part of measures to ease transportation costs during the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, told State House correspondents in Abuja. Idris explained, âAs…
The Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Oba Joseph Oloyede, has been sentenced to more than four years in prison in the United States. Oloyede, 62, who holds dual citizenship of Nigeria and the U.S. and resides in Medina, Ohio, was on August 26 sentenced to 56 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Christopher…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a public alert regarding the activities of 58 companies allegedly operating illegal Ponzi schemes across Nigeria. In a statement on Tuesday, on its verified Facebook account, the anti-graft agency warned that these companies pose as investment entities but are defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians of their hard-earned money….
The Senate on Wednesday approved the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd.), as Nigeriaâs new Minister of Defence. The confirmation rounded off a lengthy and highly scrutinised five-hour session that placed national security concerns at the centre of debate. Lawmakers subjected the nominee to probing questions on a series of…