The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced new operational guidelines for agent banking across the country, capping daily cumulative transactions per agent at N1.2 million. The revised framework, released on Monday, also mandates all financial institutions to submit monthly reports on the activities of their Point-of-Sale agents to enhance oversight and service quality. The Circular…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has reunited with his former principal, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo. In a post on his X.com on Monday, the former Vice President expressed excitement about reuniting and walking alongside his former boss, describing the meeting with Obasanjo as a profound privilege. Atiku stated that the…
Health experts have said it is unsafe to have sexual intercourse when a woman is menstruating, citing the risk of infection spread. The physicians stated that the act could expose partners to the risk of contracting HIV, gonorrhea, hepatitis, and other sexually transmitted infections. According to them, vaginal sexual intercourse with a menstruating woman could…
Detained Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa has reversed his earlier stance, denying any involvement in the killings reported across parts of Nigeria’s South-East. Speaking through his lawyer, Jonathan Levy, in a statement, Ekpa distanced himself and his affiliated groups from recent violence, particularly in Orsu and other communities in Imo and Anambra states. “The publication contains…
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled Africa’s first feature film on Artificial Intelligence, titled Makemation, on Sunday. Speaking at the unveiling in Marina, Sanwo-Olu said the AI film, produced by human development expert, Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, will make its cinematic debut in Lagos on Friday, April 18. He praised the producer and cast,…
Suspected herdsmen on Monday shot three persons dead while working on their farm in the Yelwata area of Benue State. Three others are in critical condition with gunshot injuries from the attack. The news of the early morning attack got to Yelwata community, which led to a protest by women in the community against what…
Today, Nigerian workers join their counterparts worldwide to mark May Day, also known as Workers’ Day. However, rather than celebrating, workers in Nigeria find little cause for joy. Like many other citizens, the worsening socio-economic situation has further deteriorated their living conditions, leaving many impoverished. Summing up the plight of Nigerian workers, the Nigeria Labour…
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a senator representing Abia North in the 10th National Assembly has said holding public office has cost him more than it has benefited him. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, on Monday, June 2, Kalu revealed that he used personal resources to run the State as Governor from…
The Kano State High Court on Monday ordered that a 43-year-old man, Mannir Ibrahim-Abdullahi, be remanded in a correctional centre for allegedly raping a minor to death. The Kano government charged Mr Ibrahim-Abdullahi, who lives in Jaba Quarters, Kano, with culpable homicide and rape. Justice Zuwaira Yusuf, who gave the order, adjourned the matter until…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state has visited Senate President Godswill Akpabio after officially defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Akpabio confirmed the visit in a post on his Facebook page on Friday, June 6, 2025. The Senate President wrote: “It is with utmost joy that I received our…