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Former Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Christopher Alao- Akala was arraigned before an Oyo State High Court, Ibadan, today. Alao-Akala was arrested last week over allegations that he  embezzled public funds that was put in his care when he served as governor of Oyo State.  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission who brought the corruption charges against the Ogbomosho born politician said he embezzled the sum of about 11 Billion Naira (The current exchange rate of dollars to Naira is N154 to $1 USD) Gistmaster gathered that Alao- Akala was not the only one facing the charges. A serving member of the National Assembly, Senator Hosea Ayoola Agboola and a businessman, Mr. Olufemi Babalola were also charged along with Akala who was popularly known as 'Oyato' Governor while in office.   Senator Agboola was a former Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftancy affairs in Otunba Alao- Akala's last administration. The EFCC said he has questions to answer as far as award

  Unlike some parts of Europe and United States where same sex marriage is legally permitted between homosexuals and lesbians, the Nigerian Government has condemned it, saying that the practice is immoral and ungodly. Gistmaster gathered from the bill passed today by the Nigeria Senate (upper house of parliament), anyone who contract same marriage would be arrested and charged to court. The punishment attracts jail term. Anyone seen to have also encouraged such marriage would also be punished jailed but with an option of N50,000 as fine.  President Goodluck Jonathan will have to sign the bill before it can finally become law. Those in the know strongly believe that Nigerian president will not think twice before signing it into law.

  In a bid to stop the speculations in town that Nigeria's first lady, Mrs. Patience Goodluck Jonathan is under any form of investigation and $13 million (US Dollars) seized from her, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) boss, Mrs. Farida Waziri today announced that its a lie.   gistmaster gathered she denied the allegation that the First lady is under any investigation while meeting with a non for profit organization, Women Empowering and Enriching Lives (WEEL). Some reports have earlier said the sum of $13 million  was seized from Mrs. Goodluck Jonathan in 2006 when he husband was still the executive governor of Bayelsa State.         -by gistmaster

  Marlyn Ogar, the spokesperson of State Security Service in Nigeria has confirmed the discovery of a bomb factory in Nigeria and the arrest of six persons connected with various bombings in Nigeria especially in Abuja and northern part of Nigeria. The people arrested are connected to Boko Haram, a violent Islamic group that have claimed responsibility for various bombings in the country.   According to the SSS, the suspects confessed that the person behind all their bomb manufacturing materials is a miner based in Nassarawa State. The miner have also been arrested.

  Bode Obolo, a former Special Assistant to ex-Ondo Governor, Chief Olusegun Agagu has been killed. He was shot dead on Thursday 18 August 2011 after men suspected to be hired assasins gained entry into his home in Iju Water works area, Lagos State. Gistmaster gathered that Obolo has been abroad for about two years but arrived to the country about less than a week ago. He was expected to travel to his home town of Okitipupa when the incident happened.Idowu Obolo, the younger brother of the deceased confirmed the unfortunate incident.

IBB was the first to release his 'bottled' anger against ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 70th birthday anniversary. He called Obasanjo's regime a total failure but a response from Obasanjo gingered the interest of the public when he refered to the Babangida as a fool at 70. Obasanjo who spoke with news men in Abeokuta during the visit of an American Team on an inspection of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) said that his initial thought was not to respond but that on second thought he decided to reply Babangida so that he (Babangida) would not consider himself wise.                             IBB IS A FOOL -OBASANJO Well, normally when I read these things I don’t believe them. Yesterday when somebody phoned me and said this was said, I said I don’t believe it. He said check on all the papers and I said get me all the papers; they got me the papers and I read; it’s a little bit unlike Babangida. But if Babangida had decided on becoming a se

Admiral Augustus Aikhomu, a former Chief of General staff and former Vice President durning General Ibrahim Babangida's regime is dead. He died on Wednesday 17 August 2011 at the age of 71, the same day General Babangida marked his 70th birthday.  His death was confirmed at his house on Forcados street, Apapa Lagos.The cause of death, according to what gistmaster gathered is Cancer. Biography of Augustus Aikhomu- Aikhomu was born in October 1939 in Irrua-Ishan, Edo State.   He attended Irrua Government School before proceeding to Yaba College of Technology. Yaba College of Technology 1954 - 1958, Royal Britannia Naval College, Long Gunnery Specialist Course, India and the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies.  He was the commanding officer, in Shore Patrol Crafts, Commanding officer, NNS Dorina; chief of personnel, Naval Headquarters; Chief of Naval Operations-1983-84 and chief of Naval Staff-1984-1986.  After Babangida removed Ebitu Ukiwe as the Chief of Genera

Latest News in Nigeria-President Goodluck Jonathan has said the newly sworn-in Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and other professionals in his cabinet pulled from the Diaspora will not be paid in foreign currencies. The president disclosed this in his remarks on Wednesday shortly after the swearing-in of Okonjo-Iweala as Finance Minister in the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. "Let me also thank other ministers brought in from the Diaspora, we know it is quiet challenging to move from developed countries to Nigeria. ``The question sometimes asked, and I know for Ngozi it is quiet embarrassing, is that when she accepted to serve, it was in the media that she gave conditions to be paid in dollars. ``Let me formally announce to Nigerians that she accepted to serve just like any other minister and indeed others who came from the Diaspora have not asked us for dollar salary. ``They are going to receive salary and all

Engineer Rauf Aregbesola the governor of Osun State and his deputy, Mrs Titi Laoye-Tomori have become commissioners in their state.While Aregbesola would now be the commissioner in charge of works, his deputy will also become the commissioner of education. Before you start thinking far. Aregbesola have not left his position as the Chief executive of the state,rather the new portfolio will be an additional responsibility to him and his deputy.  Aregbesola announced this while announcing the new position alongside the names of newly appointed commissioners in Osun State.  According to what gistmaster gathered, the  list of the new commissioners in Osun State include Mr. Sunday Akere- Information, Wale Afolabi-commissioner of Justice and Attorney General, Mr. Muyiwa Ige, son of late Bola Ige is now commissioner of Lands and Physical planning, Mobolaji Akande-Women Affairs,Ismail Jayeoba Akande-commerce,co-operatives and empowerment, Kolapo Alimi-Local government and chieftaincy affair

Former military head of state, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) explained why he has been calling for the release of Al-Mustapha the former CSO (Chief Security Officer) to late General Sani Abacha. Click here to read more  Related news Aisha Babangida fights IBB for taking friend as new wife Check out the latest photos of celebs at Emem Isong Movie premiere in Lagos Babangida storm Seun Fagbohungbe and Murtala Raji Rasaki's wedding in Lagos

The governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha was heavily criticized for appointing too many political aides.One such was the appointment of Uche Ogbuagu as Chief Comedian of Imo state. This is an unprecedented position in the history of politics all over the world. Here,Uche Ogbuagu the chief comedian answered questions posed to him by Joi John of Imo State political blog. Q: Your appointment as Special Assistant in the State came under scruitiny with the Portfolio as Chief Comedian in the State. Could you enlighten us on your Office as Chief Comedian of the State? A:As you know, the Entertainment industry cannot do without Comedy so, I see myself as the only representative of the Entertainers in the State Executive council. The office of the Chief Comedian is a representation of the Entertainment industry in the State Executive Council.In this position, I am saddled with the responsibility of ensuring that the Entertainment Industry in Imo sta

[caption id="attachment_6278" align="alignleft" width="327" caption="Bukola Saraki"] [/caption] By Gistmaster.com The strong man of Kwara Politics, Dr. Olusola Saraki have revealed that though he has settled his political differences with his son, Former Governor Bukola Saraki but there are still more issues on ground. According to the elder Saraki, the former governor and his sister, Gbemi have not settled their misunderstandings. At a gathering, Saraki said, he left Nigeria after the last gubernatorial election for the United States of America. Four days later, Bukola came to visit him in Los Angeles, California. He apologized and also asked a lot of influential people to talk to him over the differences they had at the last election. I have to forgive him so that opposition would not break their political walls, he said. He also forgave him in the interest of peace and tranquility in the state. Saraki also said that Gbemi is still angry at the

[caption id="attachment_6135" align="alignleft" width="400" caption="Gov Abiola Ajimobi"] [/caption] By gistmaster.com Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State have declared that his worth as at the time of resuming office is N2.5 Billion Naira (About 1.5 million US Dollars). Ajimobi puts the value of his asset at N2.2 billion Naira while his entire cash balance stood at  N292, 432,107 Dr. Festus Adedayo, the senior special assiatnt to the governor on Public Communication made this known in a statement. Adedayo disclosed that this would be the first time that the Governor of Oyo State would declare his assets. Ajimobi's worth , Gistmaster.com, gathered is contained in the Assets Declaration Form for Public Officers at the Registry of the State High Court, Ibadan before Justice Ladiran Akintola, on May 27. Ajimobi'a asset includes mansion in Ibadan worth N250 million, another building also in Ibadan worth N150 million, He puts the value of ano

There are indications that Nigeria president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan  have sacked his spokesman, Mr. Ima Iboro from his position as senior special adviser on media and publicity. Gistmaster.com gathered that the man who took over from where Iboro stopped as presidential spokesperson is Dr. Reuben Abati, the long serving  Chairman of Guardian Newspapers Editorial Board. Ima Iboro worked with President Jonathan as spokesperson when he was the Vice President. He got promoted and served in the same capacity as soon as his principal became the President last year.

[caption id="attachment_5861" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, managing director of World Bank"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti World Bank Managing Director, Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala may return to Nigeria as minister under the new dispensation. There are strong indications that she would return again to her seat as the Federal minister of Finance under the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan. Facts to this effect emerged as Mr. President formally sent the name of Mrs. Okonjo- Iweala to the State Security Service (SSS) for clearance. It would be recalled that the versatile woman who contributed a lot to the economic programs under former President Obasanjo eventually left the cabinet in controversial circumstances  after she was posted to the Foreign Affairs ministry from the Finance ministry. Suprisingly, gistmaster.com gathered that the name of former managing director of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mr.Festus Odimegw

There are strong indications that the newly appointed Chief of Staff to Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State,Mr.Segun Ogunsanya may not resume duty until he has been officially released by Coca Cola International his present employers. Funmi Wakama the special assistant to Amosu on Public communication disclosed that the company insists that he must go through all the mandatory procedure for his disengagement from the company.  The newly appointed Chief of Staff (COS) works with Coca Cola and he is the managing director of Cocacola Kenya. Picture: Ibikunle Amosu, Governor of Ogun State,Nigeria Alexander Amosu, World most expensive man brings hitech luxury products to Nigeria Former Governor Olusegun Agagu's daughter weds Brian Hammond in Dubai Gbenga Daniel tells Olurin "Your forefathers will go to jail " 6 mistakes Nigeria celebrities make with the media Pastor Ituah Ighodalo talks about his love life with Elizabeth R boss Ibidun Ajayi Photos of

 A new speaker has been elected for Nigeria's House of Representatives. The new speaker is Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and he is from Sokoto State. Tambuwal gathered a total votes of 225, while Mulikat Akande- Adeola from PDP Oyo got 90 votes in the race for next speaker of House of Representatives.  Tambuwal took over from Bankole, the former speaker whose tenure ended with the last political dispensation. Bankole is already in EFCC custody following allegations of mismanagement of public funds.

By Gistmaster Former Governor of Enugu State, Chief Chimaraoke Nnamani snatched the phone of a female lawyer shortly after yesterday's court session. The former Governor who was brought . Nnamani, who was charged to court by the Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC) accused the female lawyer of taking his pictures while in the dock. He challenged the lady for taking his pictures while he was in the dock. According to what gistmaster.com gathered, the lady said was only taking her colleagues.Nnamani quickly collected the phone from her. It took the plea from people around before the phone was returned. Meanwhile, the former Enugu State governor has been granted bail. EFCC took Nnamani to court based on corruption charges pressed against him. Loads of political supporters were seen praising Nnamani in court. Related Links Super Eagles beat Argentina 4-1 Nigerian musician drags NOKIA to court over illegal use of songs Genevieve Nnaji talks about the man of her dreams and the sexi

 By Niyi Tabiti I had great fun yesterday at the Presidential lunch with the Youth. Nigeria's President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan invited Nigeria Youth to have lunch with him at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Gistmaster was one of those at the event. Jonathan answered questions posed to him by Chude Jideonwo, Audu Maikori of Chocolate City and others.  Mr. President told us that he would keep to his electoral promises. Gistmaster will bring you more photos from the event later. A lot of celebrities were there.Here we bring you the different faces of star actress Genevieve Nnaji at the event. By the way, D'banj did not accompany here!lol  He also said that the issue of electricity,unemployment and other issues  would be adequately tackled. I Just pray that the man and his team will do more this time so that Nigerians will reap the true dividend of democracy. Related Links   Genevieve launch her clothing line - St. Genevieve in Nigeria   Fathia Balo

  The final list of those nominated to be ministers in the next administration of Mr. Goodluck Jonathan has been released. Those who made the ministerial list include former speaker of the House of Representatives, Patricia Etteh, Chief Adetunji Olurin, the governorship candidate under PDP platform in the last election. See the full ministerial list below- Anambra Barr clems Ezika Barr Ernest Nwoye Chief Chuba Egolum Sen Ebenezer Ikeyina Chudi offodile Hon Anayo Nebe Mrs Obiamaka Okolo Sunday Aghadi Engr Ben Akah Sir Emmanuel Mbamalu Bayelsa Rev Obegha Julius Oworibo His Highness sir Timiebi Roupa Okara Amb Josef Egbuson Austin Ogunwo Febo Dr Thomas Coomander Nwoyemditon Torpedo Amananaghan Dr Ambilly Etekpe Mr Isaiah Gabriel Chief Lionel Jonathan-Omo Emmanuel Robert Okara Delta Echegile Godson Onyemaechi Godwill Obielum Marian Nneamaka Ali Elder Godsday Orubebe Faith Tuedor-Matthews Chief Solomon Ogba Young Igbrude Williams Makinde Barr Ovie Omo-Agege