President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja told an Airtel delegation led by its chairman, Sunil Bharti Mittal, that his administration is prepared to learn and not ashamed of copying what is working in other climes. The president also said the telecoms sector’s regulatory framework and operations would be reviewed to reflect global best practices,…
Crystal Palace captain, Marc Guéhi, is under scrutiny from the Football Association after writing another “Jesus loves you” on his rainbow armband during a match against Ipswich Town on Tuesday. The England international had similarly inscribed “I love Jesus” on his armband in the previous game against Newcastle. His action prompted the FA to remind…
Operatives of the Lagos State CP Special Squad have arrested two suspects involved in the recent abduction of Mrs. Odumosu, the wife of Retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu. The suspects, identified as 27-year-old Agbojule Smart and 30-year-old Keleke Michael, were apprehended early Friday, January 24, 2025, while attempting to flee Lagos State. During…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the request of telecommunications companies (telcos) to increase tariff. In a statement on Monday by Reuben Muoka, the commission’s director, public affairs, NCC said the approval was pursuant to its power under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 (NCA) to regulate and…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a popular nollywood actress, Pat Ugwu, has passed away at the age of 35. Her colleague, Emeka Okoye, announced the development in an Instagram post on Wednesday along with a funeral poster detailing her funeral arrangements. “Rest in peace sis. Pat Ugwu. @patpat_ugwu so we no get to work again?…
Three drug kingpins and 16 other offenders have been convicted and sentenced to a total of 302 years in prison for trafficking and dealing in illicit drugs. The drugs they were accused of trafficking are cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, cannabis, and opioids among others. A statement on Friday by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s Spokesperson,…
Police in Limpopo have confirmed that an 11-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed a farm worker while attempting to shoot at guinea fowls on a farm in Thabazimbi. The incident occurred on Saturday when the boy reportedly handled his father’s firearm, which discharged and struck the worker, believed to be in his 30s. Police spokesperson…
The Nigerian Air Force C-130 crew, earlier detained in Burkina Faso and released on Thursday, has continued its mission from the country to Portugal with the same aircraft. The crew, comprising 11 Nigerian personnel, was on a mission to Portugal for scheduled aircraft maintenance when it made an emergency landing in Burkina Faso. The emergency…
The Pioneer Chairman of Aare Latoosa LCDA and Ibadan North Federal Constituency hopeful, Bashorun Adekunle Oladeji (Omo BAO), has lauded the dedication, philanthropy, courage, and leadership of Prince Niran Adeyoju on the occasion of his 63rd birthday. In a message personally signed by Omo BAO and released from his media office in Ibadan, he acknowledged…
Men of the Ondo state Police command have arrested a community head of Laaagba community, in Ondo East Local Government area of Ondo State, Ifedayo Adeniyi, over the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl. The traditional head was arrested by the police in his residence in Ondo and was subsequently transferred to State Police Headquarters…
