Two suspected ritualists have been arrested by the operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command for the murder of a 10-year-old boy in the Jada Local Government Area of the state. The Adamawa Police Command’s spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, made this known in statement on Sunday. He said the boy, Abdalla Lawali of Anguwar Dubai, Jada,…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Aribemchukwu, the daughter of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, has been killed. She was reportedly murdered at her residence in Parkview Estate, located in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State. Aribemchukwu, a doctor who had recently married, was the daughter of Soboma Ajumogobia, the younger brother of former Minister of State for Petroleum…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved with immediate effect, the appointments of both Prince Adesuyi Haastrup as the new Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesha land and Prince Johnson Adekanmi Abikoye as the new Asaoni of Ora Igbomina. A Press Statement issued by the Hon.Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, to…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Saki East Local Government Area, Emmanuel Adedokun, over allegations of gross misconduct. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was announced during the Assembly’s plenary on Tuesday following a petition submitted by 11 members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Saki East. The petitioners accused…
Reports emerged on Wednesday indicating that a French court has granted an order for the seizure of three presidential jets linked to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The court’s decision comes as part of a lawsuit filed by Zhongshan, a Chinese company, to ensure the payment of a $74.5 million compensation award. According to Premium…
The Alaafin of Oyo-elect, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has arrived in Oyo town after receiving his staff of office from Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday. The ceremony had the kingmakers, otherwise known as Oyomesi, top government functionaries, and eminent personalities from the state in attendance. Following the presentation, Owoade headed to Oyo town where he was…
A Spanish court on Thursday convicted former football chief Luis Rubiales of sexual assault over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso and fined him 10,800 euros ($11,300). But the court acquitted him and the three other accused of the charge of coercion in the case. Prosecutors had sought a prison term of…
Description The objective of this training is to increase humanitarian aid workers’ understanding of humanitarian diplomacy and diplomatic practice, as well as to strengthen their capacity to cooperate effectively with diplomats (representatives of a country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, either working at the Ministry or at a representation abroad, such as an Embassy) or staff…
The Association of Southern Nigerian Students (ASONIS) National Body Elect is proud to commend the Nigerian Senate for the successful passage of the groundbreaking bill establishing the Southwest Development Commission. This visionary legislative achievement, championed under the astute leadership of Senate President, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, and supported by all senators representing the Southwest senatorial…
The detained former governorship candidate of the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ladi Adebutu regained his freedom early Tuesday morning after being invited and quizzed by the Department of State Services. His release was confirmed by his media aide, Afolabi Orekoya during a phone conversation with Channels Television. Adebutu’s release followed confirmation…