A mother and son, who allegedly assaulted their husband and father, respectively, have appeared before the Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The defendants, Chukwudi Igbonekwu, 19, and Ngozi Igbonekwu, 49, were charged before a magistrate, L.K.J Layeni, with a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, assault, threat to life, willful damage, and causing a breach of…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the father of Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has sadly passed away. On Friday, Nwabali shared the heartbreaking news with his followers on Instagram, posting a tribute alongside a tearful emoji. While the footballer did not disclose the specific cause of his father’s death, he expressed his grief with a poignant…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has denied reports alleging it was selling employment slots to the public. A statement by the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye on Saturday called on members of the public, especially jobseekers to disregard the rumours. According to Soneye, there was no iota of…
A twin explosion on Wednesday night rocked two flow stations near the Cawthorne Channel off the coast of Bonny in Rivers State, raising fears of casualties. The blasts reportedly destroyed several facilities at the flow station, located around 30 nautical miles from Bonny’s coastline. The Cawthorne Channel is a major hub for oil and gas…
The Police in Gombe have confirmed that a 16-year-old girl, Maryam Samuel, allegedly committed suicide at Kaltungo community in Kaltungo Local Government Area of the state. The spokesman of the command, Buhari Abdullahi, who confirmed the incident on Saturday in Gombe, said the girl committed suicide by hanging on a tree. He said the incident…
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a man, Taofik Oladosu, to 14 years imprisonment for attempting to sexually assault a 12-year-old girl, (name withheld). The convict was sentenced following his plea bargain agreement to the amended one-count charge of attempted sexual assault by penetration. While delivering the…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that popular American actor Jonathan Joss has been shot dead in San Antonio. The actor was killed on Sunday over an alleged dispute with his neighbor Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez. The San Antonio police Department reported that the culprit of Jonathan’s deaths has been arrested and charged with murder. Although the cause of…
Ben Murray-Bruce, the former senator, has suggested that Afrobeats superstar Davido may one day aspire to become the future governor of Osun. Murray-Bruce, in a recent video message shared on X, pointed to Davido’s “strong political lineage” and “widespread influence” as key factors that could propel him into leadership. In the footage, the 69-year-old politician…
Senator for Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole said only those who do not wish former President Goodluck Jonathan well will encourage him to vie for the presidency in 2027. Oshiomhole stated this during an appearance on on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. He said seeking re-election in 2027 could damage the ex-president’s legacy as the ruling All…
A 36-year-old man of Lusaka’s Chelston area has complained to the Lusaka Boma Local Court, Zambia, about the s3x drought that has characterised his marriage. According to Zambia Observer, Best Bwanga told the court his wife, Phelliny Hamainza, 37, denied him s3x on the pretext that she was having her menstrual period for two consecutive…