GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that an Anambra-based pastor, Mr. Elijah Emeka Ibeabuchi, has allegedly stabbed his wife, the late Ogechukwu Okafor, to death in the state. Tribune Online gathered that the incident, which occurred on August 13, 2024, was reported to the State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare by the deceased’s family over the weekend,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited Subomi and Wahab, the sons of Razaq Okoya, the billionaire industrialist, for interrogation over alleged abuse of the naira. In the invite signed by Michael Wetkas, acting director of the Lagos directorate of the EFCC, the anti-graft agency directed the duo to report to the head,…
The Defence Headquarters has urged Nigerians to disregard “the malicious allegations” and support the armed forces’ efforts to enhance national security and promote the welfare of servicemen and women. The Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement on Monday, faulted the allegations regarding Nigerian military’s request for visas to attend the Invictus…
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has appointed Bosun Tijani, the current minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy, as a member of the board of trustees. His appointment was shared on X, where Tijani said that this recognition is not only a personal achievement but also a significant win for Nigeria….
History was made on Friday night at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos as celebrity chef Hilda Baci’s giant pot of Nigerian jollof rice reached the serving stage in her latest world record attempt. The feat is part of the Gino World Jollof Festival, where Baci set out to cook the world’s largest pot…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has reinstated Olorunfemi Festus as the Labour Party’s candidate for the 2024 Ondo State governorship election, following a ruling by the Court of Appeal. INEC revealed this in a statement released on its official X account on Friday. The decision came after the Court of Appeal in Abuja struck down…
The family of late Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has endorsed Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, for the November 16 governorship election. The announcement was made in conjunction with the ASEI Human Rights of Nigeria, a human rights group. Oluwafemi Akeredolu, the late governor’s younger brother, said it is important to…
Police have arrested one John Gambo, a student of the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa (FPN) for allegedly hacking one one Ibrahim Matthew, a part-time student of the same institution to death with an axe and a knife during a violent altercation in their lodge. Ramhan Nansel, the spokesperson for the Nasarawa Police Command announced this in…
Unknown gunmen, on Saturday around 7:00 pm, abducted a State High Court Judge, Justice E.G. Umokoro, in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. He was reportedly kidnapped in front of a popular eatery in the Ekeki area along Chief Melford Okilo Expressway at about 7:00 pm. Although the motive for the abduction is unclear, the kidnapping…
A Caucasian woman, who recently described Davido‘s concert as the “most boring 45 minutes” of her life, has expressed fear after receiving threatening messages from his fans. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), she revealed that she had been receiving disturbing messages, leading her to feel unsafe. She called on the police for…
