Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) says Nigerians have started accessing affordable long-term mortgage facilities at 9.75 per cent. The mortgage facilities extend as long as 20 years, a radical initiative aimed at bridging the country’s estimated 20 million units housing gap. Chief Executive Officer, (MOFI), Dr. Armstrong Takang, said several beneficiaries across geopolitical zones have…
Nigerian controversial clergyman Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, also known as Odumeje, has slammed Nigerian pastors, claiming that they refused to speak against the government. The cleric, while addressing his congregation, alleged that many Nigerian pastors are benefitting from the system, which is why they keep quiet. “Bad government they can never talk about it. Fake people….
President Bola Tinubu says the rising assaults on democratic governance across Nigeria and West Africa pose a danger to everyone, including citizens who “stand aside and do nothing”. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, spoke in Abuja on Friday at the 68th birthday ceremony of former President Goodluck Jonathan, which also marked the 10th anniversary…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the handling of more than $4.6 billion in health grants received by Nigeria between 2021 and 2025. The funds, provided by the Global Fund and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), were meant to tackle HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, as…
Unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted and killed a retired Permanent Secretary from Gombe State who was enjoying his retirement in Kano before the tragic incident. The victim, Atiku Mu’azu, was a former Chairman of the Gombe State Board of Internal Revenue Service. He was residing at Kabuga/Jan Bulo Estate along Gwarzo Road,…
The North Central leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and a two-term senator and military administrator, Senator Tunde Ogbeha, has said the reforms of the ruling party have not done anything to better the lot of Nigerians, saying instead they have spread more poverty, hunger, and hardship to the masses. Ogbeha, who made this…
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, on Friday, made his first courtroom appearance as a lawyer, stepping into legal practice after years in politics and public life. Dressed in a full wig and gown, Melaye appeared before Justice Emeka Nwite at Court 8 of the Federal High Court, Abuja, marking his debut since being called…
The Chairman House Committee on Women Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Dr. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, representing Ibadan North Constituency 1, at the Oyo State House of Assembly has celebrated the Personal Assistant to His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, ALHAJI AKEEM AZEEZ on the occasion of his birthday. In her statement which was made available by…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed reforms to improve the country’s electoral system, following lessons learnt from the 2023 general election and subsequent off-cycle polls. The commission also confirmed it will soon present its legislative proposals to the relevant committees in the Senate and House of Representatives. At a meeting with Resident Electoral…
Nollywood actress Omobewaji Oyediji, popularly known as Mo Bewa, has stirred controversy with her comments on the portrayal of busty actresses in the Nigerian film industry. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, Mo Bewa dismissed claims that actresses with fuller figures are being overly sexualized, insisting instead that they are simply being appreciated for…
