The Ondo State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of a prophetess, Folashade Adekola, following the deaths of a woman, Jumoke Adesuwa, and her newborn during childbirth at the prophetess’ church in Akure, the state capital. According to reports, Adesuwa had gone into labour at the prophetess’ church located in the Oke-Aro area of…
Alhaji Mohammed Kabawa, Permanent Secretary, Kano Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and Garba Kwankwaso, the nephew of the NNPP National Leader, Sen. Rabi’u Kwankwaso and 3 others have been arrested alleged involvement in multi-billion naira drugs supply scam by the State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission. The Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission…
Four persons have reportedly lost their lives as yet-to-be-identified gunmen opened fire on some residents and security operatives in the communities, in a fatal attack at Ukpo, Dunukofia Local Government Area and Abatete, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Monday. According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen, suspected to be enforcing the Monday…
The Israeli military is investigating the possibility that Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, was among three militants killed during operations in Gaza. Sinwar, widely regarded as the mastermind behind the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel, was named Hamas’ new political head in August, following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh. According to NBC News, Israelis are…
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) has notified its customers of temporary disruptions in the bank’s digital banking services for 11 hours, beginning at 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 13th, and ending at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 14th. This was disclosed in a mail obtained by our correspondent on Wednesday. According to the statement, the transition…
Actor and singer, Adams Kehinde, popularly known as Lege Miami, hosted a highly successful “Singles Hookup Matchmaking End-of-the-year Party” at the Radisson Blu Hotel in GRA Ikeja, Lagos State, on Sunday. The free-entry event attracted a large crowd of singles eager to mingle and potentially find a connection as the year came to a close….
Ibadan North Federal Constituency hopeful and Pioneer Chairman of Aare Latoosa LCDA, Bashorun Adekunle Oladeji (Omo BAO), has commended Nigerians for their resilience and commitment to the country. Today marks 64 years since Nigeria gained independence from Britain. This anniversary offers us a chance to reflect on our journey as a nation, focusing on successes,…
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested six persons suspected to be kidnappers during various Operations across state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Mansir Hassan, who made the disclosure in a statement, said the suspects were apprehended in Tafa, in the Kagarko Local Government Area (LGA), Saminaka in the Lere LGA and in the Ikara…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Lagos for his Christmas and New Year celebration. President Tinubu arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, at exactly 3:23 pm on Wednesday, December 18. He is expected to proceed to his private residence in the state. On arrival…
Human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday arrived at the Force Intelligence Department Headquarters in Abuja for questioning by the police. Sowore arrived at 9:58 a.m., following an invitation by the police after he uploaded a viral video alleging extortion by officers at a checkpoint in Lagos. The activist was summoned to address…