The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has begun an investigation into an allegation made by Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips, who claimed that some of the agency’s operatives extorted ₦10 million from him during his detention in 2024. Oladips, in a recent interview on the Trending podcast, recounted that he was arrested…
The House of Representatives on Wednesday ended plenary without any mention of the state of emergency in Rivers State. GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that nembers of the house of representatives are locked in a heated exchange before today’s setting, in expectation of debate on emergency rule in Rivers state. The shouting match began as the legislators…
Residents of Ogun State have dismissed claims of “deadly rice” circulating in communities within the state, describing the rumours as mere “business gimmick.” Recently, voice messages were circulated by concerned parents and relatives, warning their loved ones against buying or consuming rice. According to the messages, a foreign trader allegedly invoked the spirit of the…
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) says refusal to assist officers under attack could result in a fine of N100,000 and a prison term of up to three months. In a tweet on Sunday, Muyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, said anyone who fails to assist a police officer in distress is committing an offence. “Section 98…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a lawmaker for assaulting a driver in the nation’s capital. Police spokesperson for the Command, Josephine Adeh, confirmed that Alex Mascot Ikwechegh “is at the Maitama Police Station undergoing questioning”. In a statement on Monday, the Command said the Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya reported the matter…
A crew of DStv journalists going to cover the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match were attacked and kidnapped while one of them has now been confirmed dead, SaharaReporters has learnt. SaharaReporters earlier reported that the Anambra State Police Command said that joint security forces led by the command rescued six sports journalists who…
One of the women in the Equatorial Guinea sex scandal has allegedly committed suicide after seeing her trending videos with Baltasar Ebang Engonga on social media. In a video sighted by our correspondent, the lifeless body of the woman was surrounded by sympathizers. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that serving the Director General of the National Financial…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that popular crossdresser, James Brown, has temporarily reverted to his male identity, citing financial struggles as the reason. The social media sensation took to his Instagram page on Friday to solicit help, revealing that his current challenges have forced him to pause his feminine lifestyle. In his post, James Brown stated, “Many…
A man has died in Adamawa State after he was stabbed by his younger brother over a N200 piece of meat. The man, Friday Murya, was dealt the deadly knife cut after his butcher brother, Monday Murya, got infuriated during a quarrel over the N200 meat. Monday also stabbed another of his elder brothers, Sinairu,…
The monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the monetary policy rate (MPR), which benchmarks interest rates in the country to 27.50 percent — from 27.25 percent. Olayemi Cardoso, CBN’s governor, announced the committee’s decision at a press conference on Tuesday after the panel’s 298th meeting in Abuja. He…