The Apapa Magistrate Court has discharged and acquitted Alabi Quadri, the boy who gained popularity during the 2023 general elections after confronting the campaign convoy of then-Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Sitting at Court 9, Sikiru Adagun Courthouse in Orege, Ajegunle, the court on Thursday ruled that Quadri had no case to answer regarding…
South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Monday dismissed his embattled higher education minister, weeks after a key party in his unity government filed criminal charges accusing her of lying to parliament. Ramaphosa has faced mounting pressure in recent months as several ministers from his African National Congress (ANC) party have been accused of corruption, deepening…
38 Students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo state arrested and detained over protest in the state are set to be released, GISTSMATE MEDIA reports. The 38 students were among the 52 people who were remanded after a protest against kidnapping and insecurity in Edo State. According to press release sent to our correspondent…
Nigerian music legend, 2face Idibia has announced that his Instagram account has been hacked and efforts are underway to recover it. This follows a post that had appeared on his page announcing his separation from his wife, Annie. The announcement, which has now been removed, read, “Hello to my beautiful people of all federations….
The students of Federal College of Education, Abeokuta has called for protest over bad condition of Osiele-Camp axis of Abeokuta/Ibadan Expressway, In a press release by the Students Union, the peaceful protest is scheduled for Thursday 23 and Friday 24 of this month. FCEASU also call on students and indigenous Osiele youths to join the…
Long before she became the Honourable Member representing Ibadan North Constituency I in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide was already widely known for her compassion, humility, and unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people. She is a leader who relates with everyone, young and old, rich and poor, with…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has taken measures to address the lingering controversy surrounding allegations of romantic relationships between some of its female members and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The guild has launched a thorough investigation into the matter, placing several actresses on its “watchlist.” A blog in July claimed that Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Nancy…
The Labour Party (LP) has denied reports that the party leadership is partnering with President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. The reports alleged that the LP has agreed with Tinubu to deliver his second term if he decides to contest. However, in a statement released on Friday, the National Publicity Secretary of the…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced on Wednesday that its Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai successfully neutralized over 20 terrorists and destroyed a gun truck during two separate operations on November 25, 2024, in Kukawa, Borno State. The airstrikes also thwarted an attempted attack on troops in the area. Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, speaking…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has lauded the donation of N1 billion to the federal government’s Food Support Programme and 4,600 units of digital devices for distribution to schools by telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria. He said the gesture by the telecommunications outfit towards the government’s efforts in addressing hardship in the country is worthy of emulation…
