GISTSMATE MEDIA recalls that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed a new national minimum wage of N70,000 into law on Monday, July 29, 2024, from the initial N30,000. This decision followed a series of negotiations where the Tripartite Committee, which includes representatives from Organised Labour, the private sector, and the federal government, failed to reach a…
Former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West, has strongly criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Federal Government over what he described as their “shameful neglect” in honouring late Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai during his funeral. Speaking at Rufai’s burial in a video shared by News Central on Friday, West expressed outrage at what…
LThe National Association of Nigerian Colleges of Education Students (NANCES) has called for the immediate rescind of the recently reviewed price of the Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol. In a statement released on Wednesday, 4th September 2024, Comrade Kur Isaac Ushahemba, the Senate President of the organization, said the obnoxious increment of PMS…
An activist from Kano, Comrade Muhammad Yahaya Barma, popularly known as Muhd Barma has condemned the murder of travelers from Northern Nigeria in Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State. In a statement made available to our correspondent, Muhd Barma described the attack as heinous, urging security operatives to swift into action and bring the…
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has raised an alarm over the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by fraudsters to perpetrate examination malpractice during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking in Abuja, Oloyede revealed that some candidates and accomplices have deployed advanced AI technology to blend…
Comedian and actor Ijoba Lande has publicly retracted his earlier claim that filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele underpaid him for his role in the TV series My Sibling and I. In an emotional apology video, Lande clarified that his previous statement was misunderstood and taken out of context. While he initially mentioned being paid N90,000,…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced plans to introduce a centralised job portal by 2026 to assist student loan beneficiaries in accessing employment opportunities both within Nigeria and internationally. This development is part of broader efforts to enhance the impact of the student loan scheme and support graduates toward financial independence. Speaking during…
Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly killed a farmer and injured members of his family and several others in a fresh attack on Tse Akor Gbatse village, Nyiev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state. The attack also left several persons missing and unaccounted for. It was gathered that the armed…
Rebecca Cheptegei, a celebrated Ugandan marathon runner, tragically passed away after suffering severe burns in an attack allegedly carried out by her former boyfriend. According to AFP, the 33-year-old athlete, who competed in Paris, was doused in petrol and set on fire last Sunday, as confirmed by Ugandan officials. Authorities in north-west Kenya, where Cheptegei…
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 71-year-old man, Jeriel Clifford Peter, for allegedly killing his 67-year-old wife, Miltha Jeriel, after a domestic dispute. According to police reports, the incident occurred on November 6, 2025, following an argument between the couple that began at a beer parlour in the Demsa Local Government Council of…