The Nigerian Naira has been ranked as the ninth weakest currency in Africa, according to a Forbes currency calculator report for September 2025. The Naira’s value has been under pressure, with an exchange rate of approximately ₦1,490 per $1. Despite this ranking, Nigeria’s inflation rate has shown significant improvement in 2025, with a rare disinflationary…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has apprehended 62 individuals accused of engaging in immoral activities after a raid at the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) annex in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area. This was confirmed by Deputy Commandant of the Board, Mujahid Aminudeen, in a telephone interview with Daily Trust on Monday. According to…
Goodluck Iheamnacho, the administrator of Ahoada east LGA in Rivers, resigned on Friday after serving a little over three months in office. In a resignation letter dated June 20 and addressed to Ibok-Ete Ibas, the state’s sole administrator, Iheamnacho said he was leaving the position to return to the private sector and thanked the people…
Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola-Salako has opened up about the personal and financial setbacks she suffered for supporting President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 general elections. Speaking in an interview with Behind The Fame TV, Daramola-Salako revealed that she lost two lucrative ambassadorial contracts worth N10 million and N15 million because of her political stance. She…
Iran has carried out a barrage of missile attacks against Israel, hours after the United States attacked key Iranian nuclear sites. Loud explosions were heard in coastal hub Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Sunday shortly after the Israeli military reported incoming Iranian missiles and activated air defences. Sirens rang in Israeli cities, with rescue services…
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger has ordered the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL), Lapai, due to security concerns. This is contained in a statement by Abubakar Usman, secretary to the state government (SSG), on Wednesday in Minna. Mr Usman said the decision followed recent security breaches and the tragic loss of lives…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has adopted a motion championed by Hon. Olufunke Comforter Olajide (Ibadan North Constituency I) calling for the integration of mental health education, counseling services, and structured support systems in all primary and secondary schools across the state. The motion, co-sponsored by Hon. Rilwan Saminu (Atisbo/Saki East), Hon. Johnson Ogundele…
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja, has dismissed a suit seeking to quash the appointments of the current Managing Director and Executive Directors of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by President Bola Tinubu. Justice Omotosho dismissed the suit for lacking in merit. The plaintiffs, through their lawyer Okere Nnamdi, urged the…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that there is a fire outbreak at the Katsina State Government House in Katsina, the capital city of the state. The fire has gutted a section of the complex. The Chamber is attached to the office where the Governor meets important personalities. However, the root cause of the fire is yet to…
The Senior Special Adviser to Ondo State Governor on Students Affairs, Hon Kelvin Solomon Olaolu has felicitated with George Adesola Asonja, Esq on occasion of his birthday. Director of Protocol to Ondo State Governor Hon. Olaolu described Asonja, the Director of Protocol to Ondo State Governor as a committed man, who has been very responsible…