A police officer who allegedly defiled a 17-year-old girl at the Ogudu Area Command premises, has been arraigned in court on Tuesday. Mrs Adejoke Ladenegan-Oginni, the Head of Public Affairs at the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) praised the process in a statement. The suspect was remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Facility and…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will commence nationwide continuous voter registration (CVR) in the first quarter of 2025. The electoral body said the exercise will commence at the LGA level and later extend to registration areas. In a memo dated November 20, 2024, sighted by TheCable, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, the commission’s secretary, asked…
The Nigerian entertainment industry recorded painful losses in 2025, cutting across Nollywood, gospel music, comedy and journalism. The deaths, which occurred at different times during the year, have left fans, colleagues and industry stakeholders mourning personalities who made notable contributions to film, music, comedy and the media space. Below is a record of Nigerian celebrities…
Ekiti State’s Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, again on Monday said he will continue to prioritize the welfare and wellbeing of People with Disabilities by providing enabling environment for them to thrive irrespective of their circumstances. Governor Oyebanji, who made this commitment while unveiling the state’s first therapy Centre for Children with Disabilities built throughpartnership with…
Nigerian gospel singer Tim Godfrey has lamented the poor treatment of gospel artistes in Nigeria, revealing he once received bars of yam and a live chicken as payment for his performances. In a viral video on Thursday, Godfrey expressed frustration over the unfair treatment of gospel singers, saying returning to Nigeria became difficult because event…
Keystone Bank has confirmed that it is now fully owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria, stating that the takeover will enhance its stability and facilitate a smooth recapitalisation process. The bank disclosed this in a statement on its Instagram page on Tuesday evening, following a ruling by the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja. The…
With profound joy and deep admiration, Hon. Comforter extends heartfelt birthday felicitations to a phenomenal woman, a beacon of hope, and a true pillar of strength, Her Excellency, Chief (Mrs.) Ajibola Ajibike Lawal, the esteemed wife of the Deputy Governor of oyo State on her birthday anniversary. Your Excellency, you are a shining light, a…
Five months after gospel singer Timilehin Ajayi allegedly murdered and dismembered his girlfriend, Salome Adaidu, he has been sentenced to death. In January, GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that Mr Ajayi was arrested in Agwan Sarki Orozo, Nasarawa State, while attempting to dispose of the severed head of Ms Adaidu, a 24-year-old Youth Corps Member serving in…
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed that a 21-year-old man, identified as Gafar, allegedly stabbed his 25-year-old friend, Usman Tunde, to death during an argument over a woman in Ilorin. The command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the police received a distress call around 2:30 a.m., on Wednesday and immediately dispatched officers to the…
Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, has been named among the three finalists for the CAF Player of the Year award. The Galatasaray striker, who won the honour in 2023, will compete with Mohamed Salah (Egypt/Liverpool) and Achraf Hakimi (Morocco/Paris Saint-Germain) for Africa’s top individual prize. Osimhen’s name appeared on the shortlist released on Sunday evening…
