GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has lost his Senior Special Assistant on Radio, Abdullahi Tanka Galadanci. Galadanci passed away on Wednesday after a brief illness at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital. In a statement by the Governorās Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, Governor Yusuf expressed profound sorrow over the loss, describing Galadanci…
The Finnish Government has released two suspects arrested alongside Simon Ekpa for alleged subversive activities, The Nation reports. Ekpa, a separatist leader, was arrested on 21 November, 2024, along with four others for alleged terror-related activities, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing in Nigeria. He was subsequently remanded in prison by the district court…
President Bola Tinubu has called on world leaders to prioritise debt forgiveness for Nigeria and other developing countries from creditors and multilateral financial institutions. The President also asked the United Nations to commit to multilateralism by deepening relations among member states, in line with the principles of inclusivity, equality and cooperation. Tinubu, who is the…
Ruth Auta, a Nigerian working as a nurse in the United Kingdom (UK), has been sentenced to three years in prison over the death of her 10-week-old son, Joshua Akerele. Auta was sentenced by a Bolton Crown court in the UK after she was found guilty of leaving the baby (without anyone watching over the…
A 41-year-old Canadian lady, Adrienne Munju, has been convicted and sentenced to 11 years imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Lagos for importing 74 parcels of Canadian Loud, a strong strain of synthetic cannabis weighing 35.20 kilograms into Nigeria. Director, Media and Advocacy, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Headquarters, Abuja, Femi Babafemi, made…
The Nigerian police have arraigned human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, before an Ekiti State court over allegations of cybercrime. Farotimi, known for his advocacy for justice and good governance, appeared before the court on Wednesday following charges brought against him by Age Babalola SAN under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015. SaharaReporters saw 16…
Lagos, Nigeriaās commercial hub, is a bustling city that attracts many people. However, certain areas can be unsafe at night due to high crime rates. Here are some places to avoid walking alone in Lagos after dark: Mainland Areas 1. Oshodi Under Bridge: A hotspot for armed robbery and extortion, with criminals operating in groups…