Following the Action Peoples Party’s (APP) deregistration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), a Federal High Court in Owerri sought to disqualify the party from taking part in any electoral exercise; however, the case was adjourned. The entire commencement of the lawsuit was postponed until April 16 due to INEC’s lack of a legal … Read more
A comprehensive investigation into allegations of child molestation and abuse in a Lagos creche facility has been initiated by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), following suggestive online remarks made by Simi. In a statement issued on Friday by NAPTIP, the Director-General, Binta Adamu Bello, stated that thorough investigations will … Read more
Michael Owen, a former striker for Real Madrid, has blamed Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres for all of the team’s problems. After Sunday’s 4-1 Premier League triumph against Tottenham in the North London derby, in which the Sweden international scored twice, Owen made a statement. “I like this Viktor Gyokeres in so many aspects, but I think … Read more
Tuesday night’s 4-1 UEFA Champions League victory over Club Brugge at the Metropolitano Stadium propelled Atletico Madrid into the round of 16, with an assist from Ademola Lookman. The playoff tie was eventually won by the LaLiga giants on aggregate, 7-4. Diego Simeone, the head coach, included Lookman in the substitutions. After Alex Baena was … Read more
Following Vinicius’ racial accusation against Gianluca Prestianni, Real Madrid custodian Thibaut Courtois spoke out about one aspect of Jose Mourinho’s tenure as Benfica manager that let him down. Real Madrid defeated Benfica 1-0 in the first leg of their Round of 16 Champions League match because Vinicius informed the referee that Prestianni made racially derogatory … Read more
Okemesi, whose real name was Bamidele Tope Saint, was a famous humorous actor from Nigeria. He passed away recently. Approximately 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in a hospital, Okemesi passed away. According to Gistcon, the actor passed away after a brief period in a coma as a result of side effects from medications … Read more
Singer Ahmed Ololade (aka Asake) of Nigeria has spoken about the struggles he had as a young, up-and-coming musician. The Sungba singer revealed in an interview with Famous TV that he was once turned down by show promoters due to his predominantly Yoruba singing style. He reflected on the rejections he faced and expressed gratitude … Read more
The revised BRT tariffs were announced by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) on Monday, February 23, 2026, after the fare rise. The new fares were announced on Tuesday by LAMATA, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, and they will be in force starting Monday, March 2nd, 2026. After hearing from regulated public transport … Read more
Attorney Deji Adeyanju has called on Tunji Disu, the newly appointed Inspector General of Police, to rectify the mistakes made by his predecessor, Kayode Egbetokun. After years of fighting over whether or not President Bola Tinubu’s decision to extend Egbetokun’s tenure was lawful, the former official reportedly resigned on Tuesday, according to Gistcon. In a … Read more
On Tuesday, Vice President Kashim Shettima urged Senator George Akume and Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State to set aside their differences and make amends. For the sake of the development and stability of Benue State, Shettima urged the two leaders to put aside their differences and work together. Shettima made an impassioned plea to … Read more