The Federal Government has debunked rumours of age restrictions for taking the National Examination Council (NECO) and West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams. Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tanko Sununu, made the clarification in Abuja on Friday, stating that there are no age limits for sitting for the exams. Sununu explained that the government…
Nigeria has launched the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) national biometric identity card (ENBIC) as part of efforts to enhance regional integration, improve identity management, and strengthen security across the region. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, launched the identity card in Abuja on Friday at the Transcorp Hilton hotel. The minister said the…
South Africa has denied visas to Nigeria’s national under-18 basketball team, preventing them from participating in the 2024 FIBA U18 Afrobasket tournament set to take place in Cape Town from December 14 to 22. The South African Consulate in Abuja denied the male players’ visas. The Vice Chairman, Nigerian Basketball Federation, Ugo Udezue, confirmed the…
Hon. Kareem Khadijat Omotayo, the personal assistant to President Bola Tinubu on constituency affairs has congratulated Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the just appointed minister for women affairs. GISTSMATE Media reported that Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim was redeployed to ministry of women affairs from state of police affairs. Reacting to the development, Hon. Khadijat said Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim new appointment…
A tragic incident occurred in Afio village, Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, where a 19-year-old boy, identified as Sunday Moses, was found dead after allegedly hanging himself from a tree. Moses’ lifeless body was discovered in a secluded rocky area of the village. Reports indicate that the secondary school leaver had earlier informed…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has dismissed reports suggesting it has officially recognised certain individuals as leaders of the Labour Party and the Peoples Democratic Party. In a statement issued on Thursday via its X, the commission described the media reports as “false and misleading,” clarifying that no final decision has been taken regarding the…
GISTSMATE MEDIA gathered that the Abia State University, Uturu, has suspended a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, Dr. Udochukwu Ndukwe, for three months following allegations of sexual harassment against a female student. A letter signed by the school’s registrar, Dr Acho Elendu, dated July 30, 2024 stated that Ndukwe would be investigated and…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked President Bola Tinubu to deal with marauding terrorists in the country or resign. Mr Atiku was responding to the recent ambush on a military convoy, which resulted in the killing of soldiers, including a Brigade Commander, M Uba, who had led troops on an operation when he was…
The General Overseer, The Redeemed Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has recounted how a woman surprised him with a Mercedes Benz car gift when he was still commuting by bus. Adeboye made the disclosure at the church’s thanksgiving service while discussing his handling of expensive gifts earlier in his ministry. He said after…
A dietitian, Mrs Oludayo Coates, has called for moderation in the intake of water to avoid complications associated with excessive consumption of water. Coates, who is the Head of the Dietetics and Nutrition Department at the Alimosho General Hospital in Lagos, gave the advice in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday. According to her, many…
