A soldier and a police officer have been arrested in Borno State over alleged involvement in smuggling arms and logistics to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in the North East. The suspects were apprehended between Sept. 26 and Sept. 28 in intelligence led operations, a credible source at Army Headquarters revealed The source said the police officer…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Tuesday, November 26, announced that the Port Harcourt Refinery has commenced operations. Its Chief Corporate Communications Officer Mr Olufemi Soneye disclosed this in a message to The Nation. He said: “A Historic Milestone: Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Operations. “Today marks a monumental achievement for Nigeria as the…
Embattled music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs has formally requested that Judge Arun Subramanian allow the public release of a series of controversial videos colloquially called “freak-off tapes.” Combs’ legal team argues that these recordings will establish their client’s innocence unequivocally. According to Daily Mail, Combs’ attorneys filed a letter urging the judge to compel prosecutors…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has admitted responsibility for the mass failure that trailed the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. JAMB registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, fought tears at a press conference on Wednesday, while admitting to the ugly development. He announced that about 379,997 candidates in the just concluded 2025 examination would retake…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has temporarily shut down its result check portal. The shut down of the result checker portal was due to technical issues that will be resolved within the next 24 hours. The Head of Public Affairs unit of WAEC Nigeria, Mrs Moyosola Adesina, revealed this in…
Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has announced the dismissal of two officials over alleged corruption. Speaking on Tuesday at the annual criminal law review conference organised by the Rule of Law Development Foundation in Abuja, Olukoyede said the staff were sacked two weeks ago. He said the commission is…
Rods Hotels and Apartments has officially terminated its ambassadorial deal with Nollywood actor Jigan Baba Oja following his alleged involvement in a controversial celebrity group chat linked to the ongoing demand for justice over the death of singer Mohbad. The hospitality brand made the announcement shortly after social media activist Verydarkman leaked conversations from…
Two Nigerian nationals and a Texan have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a multi-million dollar tax refund fraud scheme that exploited stolen identities and laundered proceeds through both U.S. and foreign financial institutions. Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. announced the sentencing of Imafedia Adevokhai, 47, of Alpharetta, Georgia; Osazuwa Peter…
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR AT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY, 2025 THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025 Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. 2. Today, as I entered this…
A three-storey building has reportedly collapsed in Abedi, Sabongari area of Kano State allegedly following a heavy downpour. According to an eyewitness, Yahya Ibrahim who confirmed the incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday evening, following a heavy downpour in the area. It was stated that several occupants may be trapped beneath the rubble, though…