The Federal Government has directed that secondary schools, public and private, must ensure their teachers have the proper certification, otherwise, they will no longer be allowed to serve as examination centres. The new directive, was contained in a memo issued on Thursday by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, to the Registrar/Chief Executive of…
A new survey by the Bedbible Research Centre has revealed that doggy style is the most popular sex position worldwide, with 35.1 per cent of respondents identifying it as their favourite. The comprehensive study, which polled a wide range of participants from different backgrounds, offers a fresh look at modern intimacy and evolving trends in…
Nigeria’s preparation for the 2025 World Wrestling Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, has been thrown into crisis following the refusal of visas to four of its top athletes by the Croatian authorities. In an appeal addressed to the President of United World Wrestling (UWW), the President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Hon. Daniel Igali, described…
David Oyedepo Jnr, pastor and son of Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church (Winners’ Chapel), has revealed that he and his wife, Kemi, have gone 17 years of marriage without a single argument. During a recent church service, posted on YouTube, he shared that the key to their 17 years of marital harmony…
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Thursday held a private meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. Obi, who shared the development on his official X account, described Jonathan as an “elder brother, statesman, and leader,” adding that their discussions focused on national issues and the state of the country. He…
The Federal Government has made Tax Identification, (Tax ID) compulsory for people getting involved in banking and allied services in the country. Consequently, all taxable Nigerians are to obtain a Taxpayer Identification when the new tax Acts come into force in January 2026. The Tax ID is contained in the provisions of the Nigeria Tax…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Federal University Oye-Ekiti branch, on Thursday, declared an indefinite strike over unpaid salaries. The union, in a letter dated September 11, 2025, and addressed to the institution’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olubunmi Shittu, said the action was in line with a national directive of ASUU. The letter, jointly signed by…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Federal Government has abolished the 5 percent excise duty on telecommunications services. The levy introduced under former President Muhammadu Buhari was to affect the cost associated with voice calls and internet data. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) disclosed the decision in a statement posted on X on Thursday. Confirming the…
In a significant move aimed at strengthening grassroots mobilization and strategic coordination in Ondo State, Hon. Kelvin Solomon Olaolu has been officially appointed as the State Coordinator of the Remi Tinubu Support Organization, effective October 1, 2025. The appointment was made by Hon. Yusi Buba, Director-General of the organization, following a rigorous and competitive selection…
The Nigerian government has condemned the Israeli attack on a residential area in Qatar, describing it as a violation of international law. According to a statement on Wednesday, the Nigerian government expressed “deep concerns” about the attack, which targeted top Hamas officials residing at the residential headquarters in Doha, the capital city. Nigeria’s foreign affairs…