The embattled United Kingdom, UK-based pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has countered the British Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch on comments about Nigeria by pointing out that societal ills were also rampart in the UK. Recall that Adegboyega’s Church, SPAC Nation, was recently shut down by the British Government over allegations of mismanaging £1.87m funds. Meanwhile, Badenoch…
Peter Mbah, governor of Enugu state, says Nigeria is underdeveloped because youths are not taught productive skills in school. The governor spoke on Tuesday while delivering the first Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) distinguished personalities lecture series. The lecture was titled “Experiential learning: Building the wealth of the nation.” Mbah said Nigeria’s…
As Christians all over the world commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Founder and President of TOOL Community Development Initiatives, Mrs. Titilope Oguntade Oladele, has sent a message of celebration to all the people of Ibarapa and the nation as they celebrate Christmas. The President’s message was contained in a statement on Wednesday in…
A growing number of young Nigerians are suffering strokes due to poor lifestyle choices, environmental risks, and undetected health conditions, medical experts have revealed. The physicians stressed the urgent need for early screening, noting that stroke now affects more young adults in their 20s and 30s, often striking without warning. Speaking exclusively to PUNCH Healthwise,…
The convoy of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, now a leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State and a likely contender for the 2027 governorship race, was attacked by suspected political thugs in Birnin Kebbi on Monday. Malami, who served as AGF between 2015 and 2023,…
Nigerian crude settled at about $70 per barrel, up from $68 earlier in the week. This is because U.S. crude inventories have recently decreased. Brent crude, which was trading at $69.3 per barrel on September 26, represents a slight monthly increase of 3 per cent. Nigerian blends usually trade at a slight premium to Brent…
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,…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, disclosed in statement late Monday night, that his principal resigned from the party since November 4th, 2025. Adeleke’s resignation letter was addressed to the PDP Chairman for…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the official release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. According to the Board, the results of 39,834 candidates out of the over 1.9 million applicants that sat for the exam were being withheld due to suspected examination malpractices. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede,…
A 32-year-old man, Goni Umbadu, has been killed during a fight over suspected grass theft in Saleri Village, Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe state. According to a counter insurgency reporter, Zagazola Makama, the said development occurred on June 20, 2025. According to the sources, the deceased had confronted a herder simply identified as Haruna…