A viral video shows a Nigerian father praying fervently after discovering that his daughter was about to win a ₦5 million bet on SportyBet. In the clip sighted by GISTSMATE MEDIA on Tuesday, the father is seen kneeling with his head bowed on a chair, praying earnestly. The video briefly shows the game in which…
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday, arrested the suspended coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team, Kelly Okungbowa, popularly known as Ebo Stone, for alleged naira abuse. The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, revealed this in a statement on Monday. He…
A 24-year-old lady, Justina Daniel, on Thursday, appeared before a Kaduna chief magistrates’ court for allegedly stealing her friend’s purse, containing an iPhone 12 and other valuables, at a wedding. The defendant, who resides in Goni-gora Kaduna, is charged with stealing, to which she pleaded not guilty. The prosecution counsel, Insp Chidi Leo, told the…
Twelve northern governors, prominent traditional rulers, and senior judges are at the centre of a looming diplomatic storm as the United States Congress considers a bill that could impose far-reaching sanctions on them over alleged complicity in what American lawmakers describe as a “Christian genocide” and systemic persecution under Nigeria’s sharia and blasphemy laws. This…
The Oyo State Police Command, on Friday, arrested three suspected female kidnappers in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, according to a statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan, the state capital, are Fathia Nurudeen, 17; Taiwo Fatai, 17; and Munirat Saliu, 16. Ayanlade explained…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has said Nigeria’s first-ever foreign-currency domestic bond has secured $900m in subscriptions. While discussing the results of the historic bond issuance on Tuesday, Edun noted that the oversubscription reflects investor confidence in Nigeria’s economic stability and potential for growth. “The issuance of this…
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed a fast food restaurant owned by Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chiefpriest, Donald’s Fast Food, located on Adebayo Doherty Street, Lekki 1, due to persistent noise pollution and other environmental violations. This was made known by the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab,…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, official letter to the state House of Assembly, notifying the lawmakers of his intention to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill for consideration and approval has been leaked online. Fubara’s letter, dated March 11, 2025, was addressed to the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, and titled Presentation of the Rivers State 2025 Budget…
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has condemned the inauguration of Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, as the President of the union, describing it as a blatant violation of multiple court judgments. The NURTW leadership, led by Alhaji Ibikunle Tajudeen Baruwa, declared the inauguration illegal, null, and void, citing rulings…
President Bola Tinubu has has ordered security operatives to conduct a quick and thorough investigation into the murder of Ms. Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise Television News with a view to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice. President Tinubu said this while reacting to the murder of Maduagwu early Monday during…
