The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained a 25-year-old man, Chibunnma Chimelie, who allegedly stabbed his 68-year-old father to death. The commandās spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Lagos. He said that the incident happened on Thursday at 10:00 p.m. in the Isolo…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the House of Representatives has confirmed Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The approval followed the presentation of a report by Babajimi Benson, chairman of the Committee on Defense. Ekiti-born Oluyede was screened by the Joint Committee on Army and Defense on Wednesday, November 27. He…
The Federal Government through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a one-month ultimatum to traders and market stakeholders to slash prices of goods and services nationwide. Executive Vice Chairman of the commission, Tunji Bello, made the announcement at a stakeholdersā engagement in Abuja, warning that enforcement actions will follow after the…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an application filed by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to detain Alhaji Bello Bodejo, President, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, and six others for 60 days pending the conclusion of investigation of allegations of banditry and illegal arms possession against them. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order following…
The Presidency has denied reports that it āforcedā former President Muhammadu Buhari to testify in an arbitration proceeding in Paris. Although it did not deny the existence of such a proceeding, the Presidency insisted that all eminent persons testifying in Nigeriaās defence āare doing so willingly.ā Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated…
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, ordered the temporary forfeiture of the sum of 49, 700. 00 US dollars allegedly recovered from Dr Nura Ali, former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for Sokoto State in the 2023 general elections. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after Osuobeni Akponimisingha,…
Fertility experts have advised men to stop wearing tight-fitting underwear, warning that it could reduce sperm quality and affect fertility. The experts said tight boxers could raise the temperature around the testicle region and affect the production of sperm. The United Kingdomās National Health Service says low sperm count, also called oligozoospermia, is when a…
The naira is one of the worst-performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa for 2024. According to the latest edition of Africaās Pulse, a report by the World Bank, as of August 2024, the naira had depreciated by 43% year-to-date, placing it among the weakest currencies in the region, alongside the Ethiopian birr and South Sudanese pound….
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Alhaji Muhammad Bawa, the Sarkin Kudun Gatawa of Gatawa District in Sokoto State, has reportedly died while in captivity. His death was confirmed on Wednesday afternoon by one of his sons, who stated that the family had been notified of his passing. The monarch had been abducted approximately a month ago…
The Benue State Board of Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) weekend sealed off the premises of Oracle Business Limited, owned by former Governor Samuel Ortom over an alleged N93.5 million tax default. Also sealed in the Makurdi operation led by the BIRS acting Chairman, Mr. Sunday Odagba and Board Secretary/Legal Adviser, Mr. Ushahemba Dekaa were Jagshu…