President Bola Tinubu has expressed his readiness to make tough decisions necessary for national progress. He acknowledged the challenge of achieving national consensus on various issues but emphasized the importance of such decisions for the country’s advancement. Concluding his official engagements in China, President Tinubu met with the Nigerian community and members of the Nigerians…
The United States has once again sounded a strong warning to Nigerian public officials as the US Mission in Nigeria announced that individuals involved in corruption, electoral malpractice, and anti-democratic activities will not be granted American visas. The message, which resonates with Washington’s long-standing stance on promoting democracy, accountability, and the rule of law in…
The loading of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) from Dangote Refinery for local consumption will commence on Sunday, September 15. The Presidential Committee on the Sale of Crude Oil and Refined Products announced this at the end of its meeting in Abuja on Friday night. The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji,…
The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of federal universities across the country to immediately implement the “no work, no pay” policy on members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) currently participating in the ongoing nationwide strike. The directive was contained in a circular dated October 13, 2025, and signed by the Minister of…
Tanzanian singer Juma Jux has explained the story of how he guided his Christian wife, Priscilla Ojo, to convert to Islam. Jux, in an interview on Millard Ayo’s YouTube channel, admitted that the process was challenging and required patience, as well as guidance from religious leaders who taught him how to approach the conversation with…
Veteran Nigerian actor, Chiwetalu Agu has urged singles to thoroughly investigate their prospective spouses before getting married. In a trending video shared on Instagram, Agu cautioned against making marriage decisions out of peer pressure or desperation. He emphasised that marriage should not be seen as a life-or-death commitment and advised those in toxic unions…
The National Council of State has unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s leadership with a vote of confidence. The council which includes former heads of state and leaders in the country praised President Tinubu for his efforts to address Nigeria’s pressing challenges and stabilize the nation. The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, was…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, Gombe State, has prohibited its staff members from trading cryptocurrency during work hours. This was contained in a viral circular dated September 18, 2024 signed by the Deputy Director of Administration, Adamu Tela. A copy of the circular was obtained by PUNCH correspondent on Friday. Our…
Russia said on Tuesday that Ukraine’s use of long-range ATACMS missiles against its territory marked a “new phase of the Western war” against Moscow, and vowed to react “accordingly.” Ukraine used the missiles to target a military facility in Russia’s Bryansk border region overnight, Moscow said, just days after Washington gave the green light for…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that the 2025 UTME Mock Notification Slip is now available for printing for candidates who registered for the optional test. JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, said in a statement on Thursday that the slip contains key details such as the examination date, venue, time, and…
