Narmadi Emeh, a whistleblower who has been in custody for almost two years, is still not free, according to the police

After nearly two years of quiet, the Nigeria Police Force has spoken out over whistleblower Nnamdi Emeh’s continued incarceration. According to Gistcon, the 26-year-old man was taken into custody by the Nigeria Police Force after allegedly disclosing allegations of top officers engaging in extortion, extrajudicial murders, torture, and organ harvesting in Anambra State. The Nigerian … Read more

Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar not endorsed by Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing for 2027

An investigation into allegations that the Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo Youth Wing Worldwide visited former Vice President Atiku Abubakar—the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election—and pledged support for his 2027 presidency has been launched. The group has since denied the allegations. The group said in a press statement released by Damian Okafor, the … Read more

Gospel singer Dare Melody: “My family was very upset with my late wife

The late Adedoyin’s family irritated him, according to Damilare Odunuga, better known by his stage name Dare Melody, a popular gospel artist from Nigeria. The news broke on October 24, 2024, that Adedoyin passed away from a cardiac condition, according to the Gistcon. But Dare Melody revealed details about the brutal treatment Adedoyin received from … Read more

Gilmore claims that content makers are more helpful than musicians

Unlike musicians, popular Nigerian content makers help each other more, according to Gilmore. He attributes the phenomenal success of Nigerian content makers to this mutual support system. Noting that people prefer watching entertainment on their phones rather than television these days, the sketch producer further stressed the importance of social media to their success. The … Read more

Okpebholo recalls contractors to the site twenty-four hours after taking the oath of office

Contractors working on the damaged sections of roads in the Benin city have been instructed by Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State to return to the site. According to Gistcon, among Okpebholo’s five-point agenda items was the development of roads, infrastructure, and security. Additionally, value-driven education statewide, water and food self-sufficiency, and affordable healthcare are … Read more

Retirees of LG receive N2.64 billion in gratuity from Ogun

Retired public primary school teachers and local government employees in Ogun State have received a gratuity of N2.6 billion for the fourth quarter of 2024, distributed by the state’s Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. Olufisan Osiyale, the bureau’s permanent secretary, made the announcement on Wednesday in his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Osiyale said … Read more

Expanding Crop Yields: Wheat, Rice, and Millet—FG Avails $134 Million Loan from ADB

To assist farmers in increasing seed and grain output, the federal government has obtained a $134 million loan facility from the African Development Bank (AfDB). During the 2024/2025 National Dry Season farming and wheat cultivation, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari made the announcement in Calabar alongside Governor Bassey Otu, his deputy Peter … Read more

Lakurawa: Nigerian government unveils plans to counter terrorist organization

The Nigerian government’s plans to counter the Lakurawa terrorist group have been revealed by Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the country’s minister of defense. Badaru claimed the Nigerian government would conquer the Lakurawa with the help of deployed troops and extra equipment. The recent attacks and killings in the states of Sokoto and Kebbi were carried out … Read more