Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, disclosed, on Friday, that over 22, 500 Nigerians are parading fake certificates obtained from Benin Republic and Togo between 2019 and 2023. He said that over 21, 600 obtained the certificates from unaccredited universities in Benin Republic within the time frame, while about 1,105 also obtained theirs at some…
Pastor David Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministries has issued a stern warning to bloggers, threatening arrest and detention for anyone who reports on him negatively. In a video circulating online, the cleric accused some bloggers of deliberately twisting his messages and alleged that certain church members are working against him. Declaring that he would not tolerate…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a federal high court in Abuja has struck out the suit against 119 protesters charged over the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest. Obiora Egwuatu, the presiding judge, struck out the case following an application by M.D Abubakar, counsel to the attorney-general of the federation (AGF). Abubakar had applied to take over and discontinue…
A group of Nigerians under the aegis of the Civil Society Network for Good Governance has described an article published on 17th September 2024, titled “Tinubu’s Minister Buys New N150m Car Amid Worsening Economy,” as misleading and baseless. At a press conference in Abuja on 19 September 2024, the convener of the group, Barr. Kamal…
The Nigeria Sex Workers Association has appealed to authorities of law enforcement agencies to protect its members nationwide from harassment and abuse. NSWA made the appeal in a statement by its National Coordinator, Amaka Enemo, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lagos. Enemo said that recent reports indicate a…
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has explained that the Nigerian Air Force deployed aircraft in Gombe State after the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest was hijacked by unscrupulous elements, stating that the situation necessitated additional security measures. He added that the aircraft was deployed for reconnaissance missions and that the service’s regiment forces joined…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has dismissed allegations that President Bola Tinubu is using the Commission to target members of opposition parties. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Olukoyede described the claims as a ploy to distract the President from “the good work…
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to implement a bonding policy for Nigerians studying abroad on government-funded scholarships to ensure they return home and contribute to national development after completing their studies. The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, made this known during the maiden TETFund National Town Hall Meeting…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, says he has received an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Malami confirmed the development in a statement posted on Thursday on his social media page. He said he remains committed to cooperating with investigators and upholding principles of transparency in public service. His words:…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced April 24, 2025, as the new date for the commencement of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across Nigeria. Originally scheduled to begin on Friday, April 25, the examination was moved forward by a day due to what the Board described as “essential commitments by…