kidnappers, who abducted the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in Ose council area of Ondo State, Nelson Adepoyigi, have detained the ransom bearers. Adepoyigi, who is the chairman of APC at Ward 5, in Ifon, was kidnapped on Monday night at the entrance of his house located on the Ifon/Owo road. It was learnt that…
A Minnesota dad who ranted against President-elect Donald Trump online shot and killed his wife, ex-partner, and his two sons before turning the gun on himself, according to authorities. The shooter, 46-year-old Anthony Nephew, had a âpattern of mental health issues,â Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa said on Friday â one day after authorities found…
Carlo Ancelotti will officially leave Real Madrid following the clubâs final La Liga fixture of the 2024-25 season to become the head coach of Brazilâs national team, according to The Athletic. The veteran Italian manager has signed a contract with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and will assume his new role on May 26, just…
The Russian energy giant Gazprom said early Wednesday that it had suspended the flow of natural gas to Europe through a pipeline that had carried Soviet and Russian gas through Ukraine for nearly six decades. The move came after Ukraine had said it would not renew an agreement that allowed for the transit of Russian…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Senator Kelvin Chukwu, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from Labour Party (LP). The senator, who represents Enugu East senatorial district, defected on Wednesday on the floor of the senate, citing what he described as the âdestabilised stateâ of the LP. National Assembly watchers observe that Senator Chukwu…
The family of veteran Nollywood actress, Peju Ogunmola, has released an official statement to clarify the cause of death of her only child, Ayomikun, debunking online claims that he died in a bathroom accident in the UK. The Nigerian movie industry was plunged into mourning following the news of the young manâs passing. In the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the economic difficulties experienced by Nigerians in recent years as the âpain of a painful surgery,â assuring citizens that recovery and growth are now within reach. He made the remarks during the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, at Mapo…
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, on Monday, sentenced a teacher, John Osifo, to life imprisonment for defiling an eight-year-old pupil. Delivering judgement, Justice Rahman Oshodi held that the prosecution proved the charge of defilement against Mr Osifo beyond every reasonable doubt. Mr Oshodi noted that the convict bridged the trust that was…
Some terrorists have invaded the Government Secondary School Tsafe, Zamfara state, killed a teacher and abducted several children. It was gathered that the terrorists who were heavily armed invaded the school premises on Saturday and abducted the children. While the number of children abducted remains unclear, Amnesty International, a human rights organisation, has condemned the…
Youths in Gombe State on Monday, March 24, went berserk while looting palliatives meant to be distributed in the state by Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubuâs son for the Ramadan. Recall that the presidentâs son has been on a tour of the Northern states across the country since the beginning of Ramadan. During his tours,…