The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the federal government to suspend the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) of #50 on #10,000 transaction. GISTSMATE MEDIA earlier reported that Fintech apps including Opay, Moniepoint, Palmpay has started implementation of EMTL payment of #50 on #10,000 transaction. In a press release jointly signed by…
Senator for Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole said only those who do not wish former President Goodluck Jonathan well will encourage him to vie for the presidency in 2027. Oshiomhole stated this during an appearance on on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. He said seeking re-election in 2027 could damage the ex-president’s legacy as the ruling All…
A yet-to-be-identified man attempted to breach the security perimeter around President Bola Tinubu on Thursday during an official visit to Kaduna State. The President was in Kaduna to commission several projects executed by Governor Uba Sani’s administration when the incident occurred. The man reportedly attempted to approach the President while he was delivering his speech,…
The Presidency has said Nigeria is lucky to have President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its leader, describing him as a committed and experienced president determined to end insecurity and promote peaceful coexistence across the country. The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Sunday Dare, stated this in a post on X on Tuesday,…
The Nigerian Air Force played a key role in foiling the attempt to take over the democratic government of President Patrice Talon of Benin Republic. Earlier on Sunday, a group of soldiers appeared on Benin’s state television announcing the dissolution of the government. The mutineers seized the National TV after failing to enter President Talon’s…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Dangote Cement has officially launched its operations in Attingué, some 30 kilometres from Abidjan, Ivory Coast. According to a statement by the group on Sunday, the announcement was made on Wednesday by the Managing Director of Dangote Cement, Ivory Coast, Serge Gbotta, at the Novotel Abidjan-Marcory. Covering an area of 50…
A former Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign, Dr Doyin Okupe, has said the 2023 presidential election was not rigged by the ruling All Progressives Congress. Okupe, a former spokesman for President Olusegun Obasanjo and President Goodluck Jonathan, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. Okupe stated, “If Peter Obi (2023 LP…
A businesswoman, Woye Ella, on Tuesday told FCT Customary Court in Garki, Abuja that her husband once poured petrol her to set her on fire out of anger. Ella said this while praying the court to dissolve her marriage over her husband’s alleged attempt to set her on fire. Ella’s prayer is contained in a…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Chisom Obih to the governing council of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State. Obih’s appointment follows the death of a council member. Tinubu also appointed Ralph Akinfeleye, communications scholar and former head of the mass communication department at the University of Lagos, to the governing council of Obafemi Awolowo…
Ace Nigerian artist, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has set a new Spotify record for the biggest streams by any song. The superstar’s recently released album titled “Morayo” has claimed the number 1 spot on the Apple Music Nigeria Chart, with all his tracks dominating the charts to positions. One of his singles from…
