The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna says the N25.9 million cash seized from one of its members during Saturday’s by-election was meant for the welfare of 5,000 party agents. On Saturday, police officers arrested one Shehu Aliyu Patangi with about N25,963,000 at a popular hotel located along Turunku Road in Kaduna metropolis. The police…
The police in Ogun State have confirmed the arrest of two officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over their involvement in alleged electoral offences. Omolola Odutola, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command in a statement said the INEC officials – Mr. Toryem Joe-Stans and Ms. Mandara Aminat were arrested alongside others….
Nigeria has scored a major counter-terrorism victory with the capture of two of the most wanted leaders of the Al-Qaeda-linked Ansaru group, authorities announced on Saturday. National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, disclosed at a press briefing in Abuja that a months-long, intelligence-driven operation led to the arrest of Mahmud Muhammad Usman, popularly known as…
Comfort Emmanson, the viral Ibom Air passenger, has refuted widespread reports that she has filed a lawsuit against the federal government of Nigeria, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and others. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger was forcefully removed from the airline’s aircraft on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Our correspondent reported that…
Pre-thumbprinted ballot papers already marked in favour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have been intercepted at Aguata High School, Ekwulobia, in Anambra State. The ballot papers, allegedly prepared for smuggling into the ballot box during the ongoing Anambra South Senatorial by-election, were seized on Saturday. Donald Amamgbo is the ADC candidate in the ongoing…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says over 100 suspected political thugs were arrested in Bagwai LGA in Kano during the ongoing by-election in the state. NAN reports that Abdu Zango, the resident electoral commissioner (REC) in Kano, spoke to journalists on Saturday after inspecting polling units in Bagwai town. Zango stated that security operatives…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has recounted his journey from humble beginning, walking barefoot to secondary school and hailing from a village once absent on Nigeria’s map, Mr Adeboye also recounted moments from his early ministry when resources were sparse, and faith was his only currency. Delivering…
The Court of Appeal in Sokoto has upheld the judgment of the Federal High Court dismissing an appeal filed by former Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle, over the ownership of more than 40 official vehicles seized from his residence after he left office in May 2023. In June 2023, the police raided Matawalle’s residence and…
A man, Jimoh, has approached Grade A Customary Court, Mapo 2, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, seeking that his 25-year-old wedlock with his wife, Aminat, be dissolved on the grounds of lack of love and care, domestic violence and abandonment. Jimoh stated that Aminat walked out of their marriage after living together for 18…
A former gubernatorial candidate in Zamfara State, Sani Shinkafi on Friday escaped an attempted assassination in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. Shinkafi, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress said the attack happened shortly after the Juma’at prayers on Friday, August 15. He said he was on his way home when some masked assailants blocked his…