The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended a suspected cultist, Peter Falola, popularly known as ‘Black Jesus,’ for allegedly committing assault, arson, and vandalism of property valued at over N1.4 million in the Agbado area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, Omolola Odutola, in a statement issued to PUNCH Online on Tuesday, stated…
The Federal Government (FG) has borrowed N17.36 trillion from domestic and foreign sources in the first 10 months of this year. This represents N6.06 trillion (55.6 per cent) in excess of the N10.9 trillion stipulated in the 2025 Appropriation Act on 10 months prorate bases. The total borrowing in 2025 approved budget is N13.08 trillion…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a popular Nigerian film and stage producer, Kayode Peters, has passed away in Canada. His death was confirmed to Peoples Gazette on Friday by his colleague, comedian Steve Onu, popularly known as Yaw, who said he was still trying to reach Mr Peters’ brother for further details. “Yes, he is,” Yaw…
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed a surprise attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists targeting troops engaged in stabilisation operations in Gubio Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, in a statement, said five soldiers were killed, ten wounded, and four declared missing during the assault. He,…
Former Senior Special Assistant to the late President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has revealed that his principal turned down offers of luxury gifts, including a personal aircraft from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and a diamond-studded wristwatch from a Nigerian designer. Speaking on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande on Channels Television…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an urgent warning about counterfeit Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg capsules, which are suspected of causing severe adverse reactions in consumers. The agency has identified and recalled batch number 4C639001, which is marked with a manufacturing date of March 2024 and an expiry date…
The Anambra State Government has refuted recent claims by former Governor Peter Obi that SABMiller, a multinational beverage company, was the state’s highest taxpayer during his administration. The state government described Obi’s assertions as misleading and lacking in factual accuracy, urging the public to disregard what it termed “half-truths.” In a statement issued on Thursday,…
Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu says women’s empowerment is a catalyst for household, community and national progress, as she supports Anambra women in strengthening their entrepreneurial spirit. Oluremi who was represented by the Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, made the assertion at the Economic Empowerment programme for 1000 women under…
Popular Nigerian TikTok sensation, Elizabeth Amadou, widely known by her AI persona “Jarvis,” has confirmed her engagement to fellow content creator Habeeb Hamzat, also known as Peller, addressing long-standing public speculation about their relationship. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Channels Television on Sunday, Jarvis shed light on the nature of their bond and the…
A plane has crashed into the sea in Thailand, claiming the lives of everyone on board. The doomed flight carried six people, all police officers, who died as the small craft crashed into the Gulf of Thailand near Cha-am’s coast in the country’s southwest at about 8.25am local time (2.25am UK time). The local constabulary…