The Federal government through the National Data Protection Commission has slammed Fidelity Bank with a fine of N555.8 million for violating customer data protection laws. This announcement was made by the commission’s National Commissioner, Vincent Olatunji, at the Validation Workshop on the Nigeria Data Protection Act General Application and Implementation Directive in Abuja on Wednesday….
The Redeemed Christian Church of God has warned against cyberbullying or passing inappropriate commentary against its general overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, or the church at large. The church was reacting to the arrest of a TikToker, Olumide Ogunsanwo, also known as ‘SeaKing,’ who was rearrested for allegedly cyberbullying Pastor Adeboye. In a statement, the Public…
A pregnant woman in labour has tragically passed away after allegedly being denied treatment at a hospital due to her inability to pay a ₦500,000 deposit. The heartbreaking ordeal was first shared on Instagram in February by her husband, Akinbobola Folajimi, and recently gained widespread attention on X, formerly known as Twitter. In the video,…
Super Falcons defender, Michelle Alozie, has made the shortlist for the FIFPRO XI with teammates Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Esther Okoronkwo — all instrumental in Nigeria’s 2024 WAFCON triumph — missing out. FIFPRO, which means the Fédération Internationale des Associations de Footballeurs Professionnels, announced the shortlist on Monday. “The FIFPRO Women’s World 11 finalists…
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Saturday’s by-election for Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Adewale Haastrup Olatunji has lost his polling unit to his counterpart from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Fola Sunday Oyekunle. Olatunji voted at Unit 27 in Ward 10 Saturday morning. According to the results announced at the…
President Bola Tinubu has resolved the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, backing the return of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker, despite an earlier recommendation for his resignation. The resolution came after a meeting between Tinubu and all 40 lawmakers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Wednesday. The President’s decision contradicts the…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the traditional worshippers in Ondo State have urged governments to adopt traditional oath-taking for political officeholders in Nigeria. They argued that traditional oath-taking by political leaders would help curb corruption and the arbitrary use of power. Speaking during the Isese Day celebration in Akure, the state capital, on Tuesday, the Araba…
Suspected herdsmen have allegedly attacked Tse-Nyibiam, a village near Ngban in Nyiev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, Benue State. The assault resulted in the tragic deaths of a mother and her son. The victims, identified as Mlumun Iorhen Igbawua and her son, Terkimbir Iorhen Igbawua, were reportedly killed while tending to their rice…
A 51-year-old private school teacher, Mrs. Emmanuel Love Onuora, was found dead inside a tricycle (Keke Napep) in Aba, Abia State. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 29, along Aba Road area of the state. According to reports, Mrs. Onuora had boarded the tricycle for her usual commute when another passenger joined the ride. It…
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old woman, Rukayyah Amadu, for allegedly killing her co-wife, Asiyah Amadu, 30, by pouring hot water on her. According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, the incident occurred on…
