Managing your money is more crucial than ever as 2025 approaches. Although Nigeria’s economy is unpredictable, you might go from barely making ends meet to actually flourishing by avoiding common financial mistakes. Here are eight financial mistakes to avoid in 2025. 1. Taking unnecessary loans Although taking out a loan can seem tempting, doing so…
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, on Monday gave a ruling on a final forfeiture of an estate in Abuja measuring 150,500 square metres and containing 753 units of duplexes and other apartments. This is the single largest asset recovery by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, since its inception in 2003. The estate rests on on…
Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as ineffective for the country. Commenting on a viral video showing PDP stalwarts fighting, Dada stated that the PDP is not useful as either an opposition or ruling party. It should be noted that chaos erupted at the…
Ohaneze Ndigbo, Afenifere, Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (ACF) and other ethnic groups have recommended regionalism and parliamentary system as the only way to tackle various challenges plaguing the country. The major ethnic groups under the aegis of the Rebirth Group,TRG, also said the country should be renamed United Regions of Nigeria, URN. This was stated…
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has alleged that activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, did not complete the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. He made the claim while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday, insisting that Sowore was posted for service but failed to report. According to him, “Sowore…
Suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has returned to Nigeria. The lawmaker returned after her controversial appearance at the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) where she tabled the ‘unjust action’ of the Senate against her. Akpoti-Uduaghan upon her return was honoured with The Bold Voice of Good Governance Award at the 2025 ARISE…
The Regional Leader of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Plateau State, Rev Ezekiel Dachomo, has alleged that Nigeria’s security architecture, particularly in the North, has been compromised by the integration of so‑called repentant Boko Haram members into the system. Rev Dachomo made the claim on Monday during an interview on Monday, while…
Nigeria’s president and vice president would be spending a total of N9.36 billion on refreshments and local and foreign trips, the 205 appropriation bill has shown. President Bola Tinubu had on Wednesday presented the N4.97 trillion bill to lawmakers of the National Assembly for passage. The bill has since passed its second reading. However, details…
Popular Nigerian social critic VeryDarkMan has revealed the reason for his recent arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that VeryDarkMan was arrested on Friday, 2nd May, following a visit to a GTBank branch in Abuja. His detention sparked widespread reactions across the country, as fans and celebrities staged protests…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has said he is not interested in contesting the 2026 governorship election in Osun State. Oyetola, who is the immediate past governor of the state, made his decision known to the party leaders at an All Progressives Congress stakeholders’ meeting held in Osogbo on Friday. There…