Recall that the renown activist and former presidential aspirant in Nigeria, Omoyele Sowore was arrested and remanded in prison based on the ruling of the court.

Sequel to that, a Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja has fixed 8th January, 2020 for ruling on the bail application filed by Omoyele Sowore and four others standing trial for alleged criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly and public disturbance.

The Court also ordered the defendants to be remanded at the Force CIID facility in Area 10 following complaints by Mr Sowore that they were denied food and medical attention at the Kuje Correctional Centre.
source:https://gistongist.com/see-why-sowore-might-get-bailed-soon/

President Muhammadu Buhari says sustainable development is impossible when a country is hobbled by severe infrastructural deficits.

The President spoke at State House, Abuja, while receiving in audience Mr. Wang Yi, the State Councillor and Foreign Minister, People’s Republic of China President Buhari thanked China for its support to the country in building of rail, road, power, defence, and many others to reduce our severe infrastructural deficits in the country.

He pledged that Nigeria would continue to honor its obligations in the relationship with the People’s Republic of China.

Mr. Wang Yi applauded what he called the mutual trust and sound personal friendship between President Buhari and President Xi Jinping of China, noting that it has guided the bilateral relationship between our two countries.

source:https://gistongist.com/china-is-key-to-our-development-president-buhari/

Folake Aremu, the popular Nollywood actress best known by her stage name Orisabunmi, has died.
During the late hours of Tuesday 5 January, the veteran Nollywood actress died.
Bolaji Amusan, alias Mr. Latin, President of the Theatre Arts And Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), announced her death on Wednesday morning.
Orisabunmi gave her last breath on Tuesday night, he revealed.
Another senior member of TAMPAN, Tunde Ola-Yusuff, also said, “She left without saying goodbye.”
Orisabunmi passed away at the age of 60, four months after Jimoh Aliu’s ex-husband, best known as Aworo.
From the 80s on, Orisabunmi was well known for her appearances in films as a priestess.
source:https://gistongist.com/popular-nollywood-actress-is-dead/

Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti, a Nigerian Afrobeat singer, popularly known as Femi Kuti, has revealed how his father, the legendary Fela Kuti, brought him up.

Femi told Rubbin Minds in an interview on Channels TV Program that at age 12, his father gave him the free will to drive and smoke cigarettes.

He also revealed that his father gave him a lot of independence at the age of 16, that he could go to a club and be pursued in town by the police.

Femi recalled the flashy and exotic vehicles that wowed his fellow students as he rode to school. He said he felt life was all about leading a lifestyle that was lavish.

source:https://gistongist.com/shock-as-femi-reveals-what-fela-let-him-do-at-12/

Carolyn O’Neal, an American woman arrested nude by the Colorado County Police Department, was paid $2.4 million for her wrongful detention.

After she sued the sheriff’s office for illegally arresting her when she was nude inside her apartment in May 2014, Fremont County paid the large amount to Carolyn O’Neal last week.
The Denver Post confirmed that deputies had reacted because of fears that she could injure herself. O’Neal told three responding male deputies that when preparing a bath, she was not going to harm herself and was nude, but the officers used a key to reach her apartment and threw her onto a bed before arresting her.
O’Neal was already nude when she was transported to prison, where she had been held for several hours in a restraint chair. Despite her arms and legs being handcuffed at the time and being forced to wear a spit mask, the deputies have used a Taser on the woman twice, according to the article.

“This was an outrageous case,” O’Neal’s attorney, David Lane, told the Denver Post on Sunday.

“Law enforcement officers who believed they were above the law got smacked down hard by a jury. And unfortunately, this costs the taxpayers of Fremont County a lot of money. But I hope it inspires the citizenry to demand accountability from law enforcement — otherwise, it’s coming out of their pockets.”
source:https://gistongist.com/see-why-american-woman-gets-2-4-million-after-being-arrested/

American-born Nigerian singer and DMW Boss, Davido has entertained guests at his driver’s wedding.

The singer on Sunday attended the event and he thrilled the wedding guests with a performance of his songs at the ceremony.

Davido had initially revealed his driver will be getting married and he’ll be the best man.

He also took on the responsibility of entertaining the guest at the wedding.

The wedding is coming a few days after the singer lost his bodyguard, Ogbeide Tijani Olamilekan, of 11 years.

The Jowo singer has continued to pull strings in the entertainment industry locally and internationally, with several awards and recognitions to his name.
source:https://gistongist.com/davido-entertains-guests-at-his-drivers-wedding/

Following the words of President Muhammadu Buhari on insecurity, Naiwa-rudeen Society of Nigeria has said lack of justice and celebration of criminality are the major causes of insecurity in the country.
The Deputy National Missioner of Nawair-ur-deen society, Alhaji Sheu Abdulmajeed who made the remarks at the establishment of Ago-Egbs , Ebute Metta, Lagos Mainland, branch at the weekend said that the country judiciary system in the country does not guaranteed justice.

He stated it was absurd to see suspects accused of criminal offences to come to court in air conditioning car and hired hundreds of best lawyers in the country.
Alhaji Abdulmajeed noted that celebration of criminality would encourage young Nigerians into crime.
He advised Nigerians to return to God and seek for his forgiveness to safe the country.
source:https://gistongist.com/religious-body-responds-to-buharis-words-on-insecurity/

Nigerian singer, Korede Bello has surprised his manager, Casper of 10 years with a brand new car as a birthday gift.

The singer took to Instagram to announce the birthday gift to his manager, a brand new car worth millions of naira.

Korede shared a video of a prayer session with gospel singer, Tim Godfrey unveiling the gift.

He wrote, “Over the decade, I have had a ‘friendly ghost’ around me, he has fought for me (sometimes with me ), he has guided and guarded me from the wiles of this industry, made sacrifices so I can be comfortable enough to churn out the sounds that have brought you all the joy you get to feel from my music. Omo! Wahala for who no get ghost as manager o.(Special thanks to @timgodfreyworld and my people @tripzautoz for coming through ??).”

source: https://gistongist.com/korede-bello-surprises-manager-with-car-on-birthday/

Governors across the country, Senate President Ahmad Lawan, House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila and other eminent Nigerians felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari on his 78th birthday today.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, said President Buhari have sacrificed the greater part of his adult life in service of the country therefore, hence he deserve to be celebrated.
Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola noted that despite several challenges bedeviling the country, President Buhari has made remarkable and impactful contributions to the growth and development of Nigeria.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, said: “As you continue to serve our nation with an uncommon sense of patriotism and unwavering dedication, I thank Almighty God for granting you a life of great accomplishments and abiding fulfillment.
source: https://gistongist.com/political-bigwigs-extol-president-buhari/

After complaining of impersonation and fraud by a fake account in less than 24 hours, Laycon became the first Big Brother Naija season five housemate to be confirmed on Twitter.


In his previous post, Olamilekan Agbeleshe, well known as Laycon, complained about the fake account bearing his name, which was used to dupe and cheat people, and urged his fans to report that specific account.


However the account was confirmed in less than 24 hours, which made him the first Big Brother Naija season five housemate to be verified on Twitter.

In response to the good news, the rapper who recently released his ‘Who Is Laycon’ EP took to his official verified Twitter account and thanked his fans, urged them to continue to grow together.
source:https://gistongist.com/joy-as-laycon-gets-verified-on-twitter/

President Muhammadu Buhari has today, turned 78.

The septuagenarian who marks his second year in office has received congratulatory messages from various political office holders and politicians.

Senate President, Lawan, in a statement he signed said the President had shown undeniable commitment to the unity, peace and even development of Nigeria.

He cited the ongoing infrastructure projects across the country and “series of programmes targeted at lifting the most vulnerable, like the social investment scheme,” as major achievements of the Buhari regime.

In his statement Gbajabiamila said, “Nigeria and Nigerians have gained a lot from your wealth of experience and selfless service to the country and humanity in your 78-year sojourn on mother earth. As our leader, your humility, dedication to the unity of Nigeria and commitment to making the country better are unquestionable.

“Under our great party, the All Progressives Congress, you have redefined selfless service. Nigerians should continue to support the President for there are better days ahead.”
source:https://gistongist.com/president-buhari-turns-78-today/

The Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced the statutory administrative and medical screening programme for intending pilgrims to the yearly pilgrimage to Israel.

The orientation and screening exercise was geared towards ensurin that pospectives pilgrims are physically, psychologically equipped and fit for the pilgrims exercise scheduled to hold on the first quarter next year.

Addressing the intending pilgrims at Alausa, Ikeja, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs Mrs. Adebunmi Adekanye stated that the screening exercise was also initiated to verify the travel documents of the prospective pilgrims.

While seeking the cooperation and understanding of pilgrims, Mrs. Adekanye pointed out that the participants who required further medical attention after the screening would be properly advised saying that Covid-19 guidelines will be observed during the airlifting of Nigerians.

source:https://gistongist.com/all-christian-pilgrims-must-be-medically-screened-lagos-state/

In a recent interview with Naomi Campbell, Wizkid has admitted that he is not a major fan of awards and that they do not define him.
Naomi Campbell had a conversation with Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid, and the award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter revealed that his brand is not noticed or obsessed with it because he focuses primarily on making good music to please his fans.
“I am not a big fan of awards. Awards is just a company putting together a show, it doesn’t define who you are.” He said.
source:https://gistongist.com/wizkid-reveals-hes-not-a-fan-of-music-awards/

Several European countries on Wednesday imposed tighter coronavirus restrictions ahead of Christmas, as the United States reported another record number of new infections.

Hopes for an end to the pandemic were boosted by positive assessments of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine, but a study warned that at least a fifth of the world’s population in poorer nations may not have access to vaccines until 2022.

With the virus resurgent in Europe, Germany closed non-essential shops and schools, swathes of England came under tighter curbs, and the Netherlands extended its restrictions.

“It’s very good that we’re closing the shops, it’s for our health. We can’t wait for things to fall apart,” said Jürgen, a shopper in Berlin, where people were rushing to finish their Christmas purchases before the shutdown.

Germany had coped relatively well with the first wave in the spring, but it has struggled to contain a resurgence in recent months and its health minister said it wanted the European Union to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine “before Christmas”.

The EU’s 27 member countries aim to start Covid-19 vaccinations on “the same day” in a sign of unity, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.

Her statement to the European Parliament came as pressure mounted on the bloc to catch up with the United States and Britain, which have already started inoculating people with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine made in Europe.

Painful restrictions

High infection numbers forced London on Wednesday to join large parts of central and northern England under tough, economically painful restrictions.

Pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality sites will close, apart from takeaways, as will theatres and other entertainment venues.

“The hospitality business needs this week, and it’s devastating. It is devastatingly awful,” said Lesley Lewis, owner of The French House, a London pub.

“But if this is what it takes to save lives, that’s what we have to do.”

The Netherlands, France and Turkey have also announced restrictions to be in force over the holiday season.

Known worldwide infections are nearing 73 million, with more than 1.6 million deaths.
source:https://gistongist.com/european-countries-tighten-covid-19-regulation/

The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun state, John Adekolawole, has been suspended the academic board of the institution has announced.

His suspension comes after it hit the news that he installed a king size bed in his office.

The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) in the institution, Adekunle Masopa, while speaking at an emergency congress of the union, said the board based its decision on 21 grounds.

He said a position paper was submitted to the union by the board after its meeting.

“We tried to intervene, but members of the academic board said they had taken a decision and that their decision would stand.
source:https://gistongist.com/rector-of-the-federal-polytechnic-ede-suspended/

Oge Obi, a Nigerian journalist who accused popular journalist, Kiki Mordi of intellectual theft has committed suicide.

Oge’s suicide had earlier threatened to commit suicide in a video shared on her Twitter page.

The #SexForGrade journalist’s friend, @joshbillz had reached out to her after she posted the distressing video and has confirmed that Oge had truly committed suicide.

Joshbillz revealed that Oge has been rushed to the hospital after she was found lifeless and two bottles of sniper was found in her room, adding that they had to break the door in other to get inside the room.
source:https://gistongist.com/oge-obi-commits-suicide-days-after-accusing-kiki-mordi-of-intellectual-theft/

Oge Obi, a Nigerian journalist who accused popular journalist, Kiki Mordi of intellectual theft has committed suicide.

Oge’s suicide had earlier threatened to commit suicide in a video shared on her Twitter page.

The #SexForGrade journalist’s friend, @joshbillz had reached out to her after she posted the distressing video and has confirmed that Oge had truly committed suicide.

Joshbillz revealed that Oge has been rushed to the hospital after she was found lifeless and two bottles of sniper was found in her room, adding that they had to break the door in other to get inside the room.
source:https://gistongist.com/oge-obi-commits-suicide-days-after-accusing-kiki-mordi-of-intellectual-theft/

Nollywood actress, Grace Ama has issued a warning to teachers in her son’s school after Anthony Joshua earned N29billion from his fight.

The actress took to her official Instagram handle on Sunday to make her warning clear.

She wrote, “Anthony Joshua collected over 29billion naira yesterday night for beating his opponent in less than 2hrs… during their boxing match…

“N29billion*

“Any teacher that sperate my child in school for fighting will hear from me and my ancestors…”

https://gistongist.com/actress-grace-ama-warns-teachers-after-anthony-joshua-earned-n29billion/

Nigeria’s ambassador in the United State Justice Sylvanus Adiewere Nsofor is dead.

Nsofor, aged 85-year-old, died in the United States where he served Nigeria.

Nigeria president Muhammadu Buhari appointed Nsofor an ambassador in 2017.

Buhari on Friday commiserated with Nsofor’s family, friends and associates over his demise.

In a telephone call to Jane Nsofor, the widow of the retired justice in New York on Friday, Buhari described Nsofor as “an outstanding judge of rare courage and truth who is not afraid to give justice to whom justice is due.”

Referring to the 2003 presidential election during which Justice Nsofor delivered a minority judgment as a member of the Election Appeal Panel in favour of Buhari as candidate of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), the President said the country will miss people with such exemplary pedigree.

source:https://gistongist.com/nigerian-ambassador-to-united-states-dead/

A “no- case application” filed by Ismaila Mustapha aka Mompha has been dismissed by Federal High Court sitting in Lagos.

Mompha alongside his company, Ismalob Ventures is currently standing trial over an alleged N32.9 billion internet fraud.

Justice Mohammed Liman who ruled on the case, said the court is convinced that the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the defendants with evidence and testimonies presented, and will want them to give an explanation.

Mompha and his co-defendant, Ismalob Global Investment Limited who are currently facing a 22 count criminal charge bordering on money laundering, were then directed to open their defence.

The Dubai-based Nigerian businessman, recently shared his regret of returning to Nigeria which he described as a “disaster”.
source:https://gistongist.com/federal-court-dismiss-case-by-mompha/

3,500 candidates, who sat the post- Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for admission into the University of Benin (UNIBEN) may have to resit the examination or risk missing their admissions.

The university had in a text message urged candidates across the country to return to the university and retake the test following the collapse of the institution’s internet servers.

The message read “If you know anyone that wrote the post-UTME examination on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at the ICT Hall, UGBOWO, tell the person to come back for the test.

“UNIBEN server failed applicants that wrote at 9:00 a.m and 10.30 a.m. Authorities have tried their best to call some students but their phones were off. Tell your loved ones”.

Also, a statement issued by the institution’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Benedicta Ehanire, said there was no cause for alarm following the technical hitches.
source:https://gistongist.com/see-why-over-3500-student-called-rewrite-uniben-post-utme/

The United States of America has accused the Nigerian Government of tolerating religious bigotry and violations to religious freedoms in the country.

It said it has blacklisted the country.

Speaking during a teleconference on Tuesday, the US ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, Samuel Brownback, said Nigeria was designated a “country of particular concern” after years of placing her under a watch list for allegedly enabling violations of religious rights.

The FG had rejected the blacklisting, stating that it would engage the US authorities and ensure that Nigeria was removed from the list.

But Brownback said, “We’re seeing a lot of religious-tinged violence taking place in that country and indeed in West Africa. It’s an area of growing concern about what’s happening, in particular, the tension that’s taking place there between religious groups. And it’s often the religious affiliation is used to try to recruit and inspire violent acts.”
source:https://gistongist.com/us-accuses-nigeria-of-poor-response-to-religious-violence/

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has presented Certificate of Return to member of Lagos State Assembly representing Kosofe Constituency two, Mr. Femi Saheed.



This followed the declaration of Mr. Femi Saheed of the All Progressives Congress the winner for the Kosofe Constituency two bye Election held last Saturday in the constituency.



Presenting the certificate at INEC headquarters, Yaba, Lagos State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Sam Olumekun urged the elected lawmaker to justify confidence reposed on them by making laws that would impact positive in the lives of the constituency.



Mr. Olumekun commended the electorate for comporting themselves orderly during Bye Election saying the commission would collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure people’s participation in future election.

source:https://gistongist.com/inec-presents-certificate-of-returns-to-femi-adeshina/

Minister of communication and digital economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim aka Pantami, FNCS, FBCS, FIIM has announced the 50 percent reduction of Data charges to ease the use of data by all Nigerian citizens.

The minister inaugurated a committee to expand the national broadband plan from 2020 to 2025.

The plan was revealed and launched by President Muhammadu Buhari in March 2020.

However, it is aimed at reducing the price of data so Nigerians who use data for business purposes can benefit.

Data price will drop to N390 by 2025, with the January 2020 baseline of N1,000 per GB, the highest projected steady reduction for the end of each year was as follows: 2020 (N925), 2021 (N850), 2022 (N775), 2023 (N700), 2024 (N545), and 2025 (N390).
source:https://gistongist.com/communication-minister-announce-50-percent-reduction-in-data-prices/

Whether the entire music industry likes it or not, the comparison between Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy will end soon as he gets a global recognition again.

According to reports, Burna Boy just won the Best International Act, Mobo Awards.

The artistes who was nominated alongside stars like Drake, late Pop Smoke, Megan Thee Stallion carted away the award without recourse to being black.

Sequel to the gush of congratulatory messages recieved from fans and followers, his mother has reacted too.

For Burna Boy’s mother named Boise Ogulu, her son is the best thing that ever happened to Nigeria.
source:https://gistongist.com/mobo-awards-burna-boy-wins-best-international-acts-see-his-mothers-reaction/

Following the sacking of Dr Tony Jaja as the chairman of the governing board of the Nigerian Copyright Commission, President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked a major public servant again.
Who did he sack?
According to report, The director-general of the National Directorate of Employment, Dr Nasiru Argungu has lost his job, courtesy of Buhari.
Sequel to that, the minister of state for labour and employment, Festus Keyamo, has been mandated to appoint an acting director-general from the senior directors of the agency to replace Argungu in acting capacity.
source:https://gistongist.com/president-buhari-sacks-dg-of-nde-dr-argungu/

Men of the Nigerian Police force have opened fire on alleged shiite protesters in Abuja.

Nigerian Policemen Open Fire On Shiite Protesters In Abuja
Nigerian Police Open Fire on Shiite
Reports gathered on Tuesday reveal that the police opened fire on a group of protesters alleged to be Shiites.

There are reports that there is a religious tussle between the Shiites religious group headed by Al Zakzakki and the Sunni which is headed by the leading president of the country.

Nigerian Policemen Open Fire On Shiite Protesters In Abuja
Policemen Open Fire on Shiite Group
Although both religious beliefs are of the same Islamic religion, they equally have their differences and this is what has led to the war among them, after Zakzakki the religious leader of the Shiites was arrested by PMB last year.
source:https://gistongist.com/nigerian-policemen-open-fire-on-shiite-protesters-in-abuja/

Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has reconciled Channels Reporter, Pius Angbo with his wife, Doctor Ifeyinwa Angbo.

Ifenyinwa in a viral video had accused her husband of battering her and inflicting grievous wounds as seen on her face.

However, Governor Ortom on Monday met with the couple, advising them to always settle their differences amicably and shun the temptation of violence.

He said that as a young couple with potentials there was a need for them to foster a strong union that will serve as models to others.

Pius said he had apologized to his wife over the assault, stressing that he also sought the forgiveness of the entire womenfolk as he makes amends.
source:https://gistongist.com/governor-ortom-reconciles-channels-reporter-with-his-wife/

Nigerian youths under the aegis of the Faith to the faithless foundation has distributed over a hundred packs of Chicken republic rice and refreshments at the Lekki toll gate in honor of our massacred protesters by the Nigerian Military.

The foundation was seen distributing the refreshment at the toll gate on Sunday, December 6th.

A post on the act made by Gossipmillnaija read, “The Massacre of innocent Nigerians for simply asking to be alive has made a STATEMENT in our hearts and minds.

“Our change is not going to come from anybody but us!, As the poverty capital of the world it is only normal for most of us to be tagged “hoodlums” and “agbero”.
source:https://gistongist.com/foundation-distributes-refreshment-at-lekki-toll-in-honor-of-massacred-protesters/

The second wave of the #EndSARS protest has on Monday, 7th December, commence, barring motorists and commuters from passing through Lekki toll gate in Lagos -Epe expressway.

Information on the second wave of the protest was revealed in a post made on Twitter by @Naija_PR on Monday.

The protest is a continuation of the call by Nigerian youths demanding an end to SARS operations in the country.

Meanwhile, the Government promised to look into the initial demands made by the protesters and went on to set up judicial panels to investigate police misconduct amid others.

Despite the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigerian police, #EndSARS protesters, in the early hours of Monday stormed the Lekki Toll Gate section of the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos, to resume demonstrations.
source:https://gistongist.com/second-wave-of-endsars-protest-commence-in-lagos/