GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has chosen a new national chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda. He was picked to take over from Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who stepped down recently due to health reasons. Professor Yilwatda is currently the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and was once a university lecturer. He is from Plateau…
A helicopter belonging to the Indian Coast Guard crashed Sunday in the western state of Gujarat, killing all three crew members, including two pilots, on board, police said. The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv crashed during a routine training sortie at Porbandar airport, about 416 km west of Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat. Officials…
Four Nigerians have been jailed after forging more than 2,000 marriage certificates to help people live in the United Kingdom illegally. Abraham Alade Olarotimi Onifade, 41, Abayomi Aderinsoye Shodipo, 38, Nosimot Mojisola Gbadamosi, 31, and Adekunle Kabir, 54, were all sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court in London on Tuesday. The Home Office said the four…
The Force Intelligence Department (FID) of the Nigerian police has reportedly detained Abraham Daniel, a former pastor with Dunamis International Gospel Centre, and Alexander Eneche, following their appearance at the department in response to a police invitation. The duo are accused of cyberbullying and criminal defamation against Pastor Paul Enenche, the founder and Senior Pastor…
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, officially moved into the Speaker’s office at the Lagos State House of Assembly Complex on Monday. Videos circulating on social media on Monday showed supporters praising God and praying for her as she assumed office. Meanwhile, the Assembly Complex has heightened security ahead of…
Many passengers were injured and scampered for safety when a LagFerry boat, Igbega Eko,” suddenly exploded and burst into flames while en route to Victoria Island. Confirming the fire incident on Thursday morning, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) said that its officers were on the ground to ensure that the fire does not escalate….
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is set to blacklist popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM1) following his airport drama with officials of Value jet airline at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This was announced by Michael Achimugu, the NCAA’s director of public affairs and consumer protection during a press briefing on Thursday. He…