President Bola Tinubu has said he is aware of the harsh economic situation of the country, and he begged Nigerians to endure what he described as “unintentional hardship”. Also, President Tinubu noted that he does not take pleasure in inflicting pains on Nigerians. He assured that there was light at the end of the…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a fine of ₦150 million on Deposit Money Banks found guilty of giving out illegal flow of mint naira notes to currency hawkers across the country. The move was after the apex bank addressed recent misinformation about the validity of the old N1000, N500, and N200 banknotes…
A former football star has become the President of Georgia as the ruling party consolidates its grip on power. Ex-Premier League and Manchester City striker Mikheil Kavelashvili, 53, easily won the vote given the Georgian Dream party’s control of a 300-seat electoral college that replaced direct presidential elections in 2017. Georgian Dream retained control of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports on social media about the purported death of the commission’s chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi said in a statement that Prof Yakubu was hale and healthy and has not traveled to London in the past two years. A report…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that TikTok Star Peller has revealed his engagement to his rumoured lover, Jarvis, in a heartwarming Instagram post. The viral video, shared by Peller, captures the unforgettable moment of his proposal. The proposal took place in an upscale restaurant, where Jarvis appeared initially hesitant, caught off guard by the surprise. Surrounded by…
A British man who became a compulsive gambler and shopper after he was prescribed a medication for restless leg syndrome has received a £70,000 ($88,000) settlement from his doctor, his lawyers said on Friday. Philip Stevens, 66, was prescribed Ropinirole –- a dopamine antagonist medication — in 2017 but was not warned of known possible…
A fire engulfed a parish of the Christ Apostolic Church in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday night, reportedly trapping several worshippers inside. The incident, which occurred around 9:30 pm on Olohunda Road, Lagelu Local Government Area, was confirmed by sources on Saturday morning. Eyewitnesses reported that some worshippers had fallen asleep in preparation for the…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed why President Bola Tinubu appointed former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, as the minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. According to Akpabio, Wike’s performance as a local government chairman, Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Government, Minister and two-term governor gave him the job. The Senate leader…
Dear Constituents and Friends Worldwide, it has been an eventful couple of weeks from my side to the glory of God and benefit of Mankind. In pursuant of knowledge and all we still need to know about governance, legislation etc (remember one needs to learn, unlearn and relearn), On Monday and Tuesday, December 9th &…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed that all versions of the naira, including the old and new designs of the N1000, N500, and N200 notes, as well as the commemorative and previous designs of the N100 note, remain valid legal tender without any expiration date. In a statement released on Friday, Mrs. Hakama…