The trial of Jude Okoye, former Manager of Psquare group, over alleged money laundering to the tune of N1.38 billion, $1 million and £34,537.59, commenced, yesterday, before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, with his younger brother, Peter Okoye, testifying against him. Jude alongside his company, Northside Music Limited, are being tried by the…
Amid uproar over the crashing of a popular cryptocurrency and forex trading platform, CBEX, angry individuals have reportedly looted the platform’s office at Oke Ado, Ibadan, Oyo state capital. GISTSMATE MEDIA earlier reported that users were left in panic following reports that the company has emptied the accounts of hundreds of investors without prior notice….
Laide Bakare and Eniola Badmus have been captured in a viral video engaging in a heated altercation at Eniola Ajao’s film ‘Owambe Thieves’ premiere. In the footage, Bakare appeared visibly upset as she confronted Badmus and warned her sternly. However, Badmus remained silent, walked away from the confrontation, and seemed to report the incident to…
Crossdresser and social media personality Bobrisky has signaled his return to the country with clear instructions to potential clients. Known for his flamboyant style, Bobrisky outlined specific terms for engagements, emphasising luxury and safety. In his post on Instagram, Bobrisky stated that any meetup would require a minimum fee of $200,000 and must take place…
President Bola Tinubu has given marching orders to the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Muftwang, to summon the necessary political will to resolve the crisis and establish enduring peace. The President has also expressed profound sorrow over the recent bloodshed in the state, a tragedy that has claimed the lives of over 40 individuals. A statement…
There is growing tension among users of CBEX, a popular cryptocurrency and forex trading platform, following reports that the company has emptied the accounts of hundreds of investors without prior notice. CBEX, which gained widespread attention in recent months for its high-yield investment packages and aggressive online marketing, is now at the center of what…
The NBA Annual General Conference (AGC) Planning Committee has clarified that Rivers State did not pay hosting rights for the 2025 AGC in Port Harcourt. Chairman Emeka Obegolu, SAN, explained that the decision to hold the conference in Port Harcourt was made in August 2024 without a bidding process. Obegolu stated that the host city…
Abayomi Fasina, a professor of pedology and the vice chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) who was voice-recorded sexually harassing a subordinate, has been asked to proceed on leave. The leave approval was granted by the Governing Council chaired by Victor Ndoma-Egba on Monday, although insiders told FIJ it was a hurried move and…
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), under the aegis of the PDP Governors Forum, have ruled out any possibility of forming a coalition or merging with any other political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. This decision was one of the key highlights from the Forum’s 24th meeting for…
Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have said that they stand in solidarity with their colleague from Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara over the declaration of a State of Emergency in the South-South state by President Bola Tinubu. The governors under the platform of the PDP Governors’ Forum made the declaration in Ibadan, Oyo State…