Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has adjourned for further hearing a divorce suit brought before it by a woman, Aduke, against her husband, Aremu, whom she accused of being lazy, refused to work and was being fed by his parents. Aduke added that she worked round the clock to make up for…
The Nigeria Police Force said its personnel have arrested two political thugs during an overnight raid at some locations across Edo State. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a press statement on Saturday. Adejobi stated that three cut-to-size locally fabricated pistols and one locally made gun were recovered from the…
Justice Alexander Owoeye of Federal High Court, Lagos on Thursday granted a motion exparte brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a warrant of arrest against Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. EFCC’s lawyyer, Mrs Bilikisu Buhari informed the court of the application when the case was called on…
President Bola Tinubu has assured the people of North West, especially Katsina State, that his administration is committed to reclaiming ungoverned areas, particularly forests in the North West and across Nigeria, deploying advanced surveillance and technology to combat kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism. President Tinubu made the promise when he addressed the Katsina elders and leaders…
Members at the Church of the Brethren (EYN) Moduganari in Maiduguri, Borno State, were thrown into confusion on Sunday following the death of their pastor, Reverend Alaku Vincent. The tragedy struck when Vincent suddenly slumped and died during a child dedication ceremony in the church. According to Punch, efforts to revive Vincent were unsuccessful, and…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Federal Government on Saturday fixed February 2025 for the national youth conference. President Bola Tinubu, during his Independence Day broadcast, announced the gathering of a 30-day national youth conference to address critical issues facing the country’s youths, including unemployment, education, and political participation. This is as various youth groups across…
The Kano Anti-Graft Agency has discovered facility where federal government 28 trucks of rice relief supplies are re-bagging. The operation, which occurred at a warehouse in the Hotoro Western Bye-pass, was conducted under the leadership of the commission’s chairman, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji. During a press briefing regarding the recent discovery, Magaji disclosed that approximately 28…
Nigerian-British citizen Kemi Badenoch was elected to replace the former United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as leader of the UK Conservative Party. She is the first person of African origin to lead the Tories. She was described as a right-wing favourite who has railed against identity politics, transgender rights and state spending to rebuild…
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after Tanzania, GISTSMATE MEDIA is reporting. He had left Nigeria for the East African country to participate in the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Two days later, the presidential aircraft touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at approximately 7:40 PM….
The Rivers State Government has approved a minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants in the state. The Head of Service of the state, George Nwaeke, announced that the approval was granted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara during a closed-door meeting with labour leaders and senior government officials. Following the meeting, Nwaeke confirmed that the implementation…