The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rubbished the rumors circulating that Sen. Godswill Akpabio and other National Assembly members would be granted automatic tickets in the 2027 election. Mr. Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, gave the clarification on Tuesday in Abuja. He said: “The attention of the APC has been drawn to a…
Getting married to someone is one of the biggest decisions of your life, and it is wise to make your choices carefully. Dating or relationships can be pretty tricky if not done wisely. You can end up with the wrong person if you are not careful about whom you want to end up with. Unlike…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the official opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, following the closure of the 2024/2025 academic session in September. The application window will run from Thursday, October 23, 2025, to Saturday, January 31, 2026, according to a statement signed by Mrs. Oseyemi…
Abducted Edo Chief Imam, Sheikh Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo. Sheikh Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo. The Chief Imam of Uromi Central Mosque in Edo State, Sheikh Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo, has revealed that he paid N6.5 million ransom to secure his freedom from his abductors. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Imam Obhakhobo, who is the President of the Muslim Students…
Tragedy struck in eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley on Sunday as an Israeli airstrike devastated a family of 17 in the town of Zboud, according to Lebanese media reports. Rescue teams are scrambling to search for potential survivors amidst the rubble. The deadly strike, confirmed by Lebanon’s state news agency NNA, has sent shockwaves through the…
Abdul Samad Rabiu, president of BUA Group, has predicted that the naira will strengthen to between ₦1,300 and ₦1,400 to the dollar by the end of the year. Rabiu stated this while addressing journalists shortly after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday. Praising what he described as…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over $180,300 and 53 vehicles recovered from fraudsters who swindled Canadian victims to the Canadian authorities. A representative of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Nasser Salihou, received the assets at a handover ceremony held at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Friday. EFCC chairman Ola…
The exchange rate between the naira and the dollar continued its rapid appreciation on the official EFEM market, closing at N1,535/$1 on Friday, December 6, 2024. This marks a significant milestone, as the naira strengthens further following three consecutive days of appreciation since the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced the Enhanced Foreign Exchange Market…
Governor Uba Sani has announced a 50% reduction in tuition fees for all Kaduna State-owned tertiary institutions, describing it as a major step toward removing barriers to higher education. Speaking through his principal private secretary, Professor Bello Ayuba, at the inauguration of the Kaduna State University chapter of the Kaduna State Students Union, the governor…
President Bola Tinubu reiterated yesterday that his vision to strengthen Nigeria’s economy is progressing as planned. He made the statement through the National Security Adviser (NSA) at the opening of the 24th Comptroller-General of Customs Conference in Abuja. “When I assumed office last year, I set out with a clear and unwavering vision – to…