An investigation by the Met’s Public Protection team has resulted in a lengthy sentence for a man who was convicted of a sex offence. Laurence Rafter, 43 (01.09.81) of Bittacy Hill, Barnet appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday, 28 February where he was sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment, after officers were able to prove…
The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has disclosed that the present administration allocated N8 billion for this year’s Ramadan feeding programme. Yusuf disclosed this during the flag-off of the distribution of 1,250 cartons of dates donated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, on Friday This is contained…
Oyo Lawmaker, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Welcomes Ramadan Qith Message Of Peace, Love The Lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency 1 at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Dr. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide has welcomed the Holy Month of Ramadan with message of peace and love. Her message read below: “As we stand on the threshold of…
Former Minister of National Planning and former Ambassador to Mexico, with concurrent accreditation to Panama, Costa Rica, and Guatemala Chief Mrs Ebun Oyagbola died at the weekend at the age of 93. The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle confirmed her demise in a condolence…
Abducted National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Olajuni, has been released after 12 days in the kidnappers’ den. The National Secretary of the Youths Council, Biodun Aderohunmu, confirmed his release to PUNCH correspondent in a short WhatsApp message on Saturday. “He has been released”, the message read. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Olajuni was…
United States Vice President JD Vance addressed the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on Friday, focusing on the plight of Christians facing persecution, particularly in Nigeria. Vance, in his speech, shared the story of Nigerian priests who continue to protect their congregations despite facing severe challenges. Vance used the example to emphasise the Donald Trump…
Tragedy struck on Saturday morning along the Benin-Auchi highway as 12 passengers were burnt to death in an accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus and a truck. Cyril Mathew, Edo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), who confirmed the incident, said the crash occurred around 5 a.m. at Igueoviobo community, near an…
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has described the recent events in the Red Chambers as development that has made him sad because of its overall negative effect on the integrity, sanctity, image, and public perception of the institution. He called on Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Kogi central lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and other parties involved in…
A group of women from Akwa Ibom State has taken to the streets in protest, demanding an end to what they call false accusations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The women, said to be from Essien Udim Local Government Area, Akpabio’s nativity, expressed their anger over the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan,…
A National Youth Service Corp member, Rofiat Lawal, who was kidnapped along the Benin-Ore Expressway on Tuesday has regained freedom after her family paid a ransom of N1.1m. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Lawal was kidnapped while en route to Ibadan, Oyo State from Benin, Edo State to resume at her place of primary assignment. The…