The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the leadership of the National Assembly members for fixing what it described as the running cost of lawmakers. Joined in the suit were the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. The group claimed the duo failed to end “the…
A leader of the herdsmen in the state, Aliu Yunusa, has been killed by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in the early hours of Sunday. Yunusa was killed near Ilu-Abo junction, in Akure South Local Government Area while going to his ranch. The Commander of Ondo Amotekun Corps, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, who confirmed this said…
The United Kingdom has officially launched its largest Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Africa, located in Ikeja, Lagos, through its new commercial partner, VFS Global. This marks a significant milestone in strengthening the UK’s visa application services for Nigerian residents. According to the British High Commission, the new VAC, alongside facilities in Abuja and Victoria…
What started as a minor disagreement between two policemen on special duty at Fenod Company in Samagidi A Community, Delta State, turned into a full-blown physical brawl, leaving one officer severely injured. Eyewitnesses described the shocking scene as a no-holds-barred fight between Inspector Kingsley Hassan and Inspector William John, both of the 18 Police Mobile…
A middle-aged woman, Shema’u Isma’il, on Wednesday, dragged three neighbours before a Sharia Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, for allegedly calling her a prostitute. The complainant accused Halima Umar, Aisha Umar, and Bilkisu Umar for allegedly making defamatory remarks about her, particularly regarding her marital status. “They said I am living alone despite…
A 23-year-old woman of George Township, Zambia, Margaret Kabanda, has dragged her husband, Emmanuel Tembo to court seeking divorce. Margaret stated that he counts the pieces of meat in the pot whenever he cooks, and if any pieces are missing, he reports the matter to his parents. According to NewsDigger, Margaret also told the court…
The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has advised men facing financial challenges to limit themselves to one wife in order to better provide for and nurture responsible families. He expressed concern over the negative impact of polygamy, noting that many family leaders are failing to fulfill their obligations. During his address at the…
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…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that five new Imams have been unveiled for the National Mosque in Abuja. The Imams were unveiled on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA). Their unveiling was come officially following consideration by the General Purpose Committee. The process was finally endorsed by the National Fatwa…
A human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has described the case of Alabi Quadri, a minor detained at the Kirikiri Minimum Security Custodial Centre in Lagos since January, as another example of the failings of Nigeria’s criminal justice system. In a preliminary statement issued on Wednesday via X, Effiong disclosed that he visited the Magistrate Court…