Muslim Mohammed Yusuf, the young son of the founder of the most dreaded terrorist group in West Africa has been arrested. Yusuf was said to have been leading a jihadist cell when he was captured alongside four suspected members in Chad. His father Mohammed Yusuf was executed in Maiduguri on July 30, 2009, after he…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has faulted the conferment of the Chieftaincy title of ‘Okanlomo of Yorubaland’ on a business tycoon, Dotun Sanusi, a.k.a Ilaji, by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. Oba Owoade said conferment of chieftaincy title which bothers on the entirety of Yorubaland by…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Lagos State Government has declared Wednesday, August 20, 2025, a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Isese Day celebration. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the work-free day for all public servants across the state, according to a circular issued by the Head of Service, Huiel Bode Agoro, with reference number…
An Ikorodu Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday, ordered the remand of a 40-year-old man, Lekan Adebeshin, in a correctional centre for allegedly defiling a 15- year-old girl. Adebeshin, whose address was not provided, is standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on felony to wit defilement, unlawful deal and threat to life. The Chief Magistrate,…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old salesgirl, Sarah Ogbonna, for allegedly stealing items worth over N29 million from a phone shop in Minna. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, noting that the shop owner, located at Obasanjo Complex, Minna, reported the matter to…
The United States Mission in Nigeria has hailed the Nigerian Government and security forces over the arrest of two wanted leaders of the terror group, Ansaru. In a statement on Monday, the Mission identified the suspects as Mahmud Muhammad Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a, and Mahmud al-Nigeri, also known as Mallam Mamuda. The US…
Clem Ohameze, the Nollywood actor, has refuted viral claims about his health and alleged estrangement from his children. The controversy began when a Facebook user Okwuluora 1 shared concerns about Ohameze’s welfare, while claiming the actor had suffered financial difficulties. “Clem Ohameze has been on my mind for over a year now, but I don’t…
The Federal Government has officially commenced the process of reviewing the nation’s revenue allocation formula to meet current realities. Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mohammed Bello Shehu announced the commencement of the review process at a press conference at Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on Monday. There are indication that the…
No fewer than 62 kidnapped victims have reportedly escaped after the Nigerian Air Force struck bandits’ camp in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Katsina State Government has confirmed the dramatic escape of 62 kidnapped victims following a manhunt of a notorious bandit, Muhammadu Fulani by the Nigerian Air Force that has a…
Dele Farotimi, a frontline lawyer has said that some politicians are trying hard to rebrand former President, Goodluck Jonathan, who was voted out of office by Nigerians in 2015 for valid reasons. He questioned the rationale behind the move, insisting that those expecting the former Bayelsa State Governor to come and do a miracle would…