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Missing Kwara University Student Found Dead In Islamic Cleric’s House

February 15, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

A final-year student named Lawal Hafsoh Yetunde from Kwara State College of Education was discovered dead at an Islamic cleric’s house in Ilorin. The cleric, Abdulrahman Mohad Ballo, had lured her from Facebook. Yetunde was

CBN cautions banks against limiting ATM withdrawals below ₦20,000

February 14, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a stern warning to financial institutions that impose limitations on customers wishing to withdraw up to N20,000 per transaction at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), even when they

Pope Francis Hospitalised For Bronchitis Treatment – Vatican reveals

February 14, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

Pope Francis, the Catholic pontiff, has been hospitalized at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Italy, for continued treatment of bronchitis and for medical evaluations, as announced by the Vatican on Friday. The 88-year-old pontiff’s

UNIZIK: HOD of female student who physically ass@ulted lecturer breaks silence

UNIZIK: HOD of female student who physically assaulted lecturer breaks silence

February 13, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

Dr. Ikena Odife, Head of the Department of History and International Studies at UNIZIK, has addressed the recent incident involving Precious Mbakwe, expressing his concerns regarding her mental well-being. Precious Mbakwe gained significant attention after

DG seeks compulsory recruitment of first-class graduates into DSS

February 13, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, has proposed a policy aimed at ensuring the recruitment of first-class graduates into the intelligence agency. Speaking at the 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture

Anambra State Government Seals Shrine Linked to Alleged Ritual Wealth Practices

February 13, 2025 Gist Lovers 0

The Anambra State Government has shut down a shrine in Umuofor village, Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area, allegedly operated by self-proclaimed native doctor Ekene Igboegbueze, popularly known as Eke Hit. The shrine was reportedly used

NANS Criticizes Student’s Assault On UNIZIK Lecturer

February 12, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has criticized the attack on a lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University by a student. They also urged for a thorough investigation into what happened. NANS Senate President, Babatunde

Governor Douye’s aide denies reports of the governor expecting a child with Nengi

February 12, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

The Director-General of New Media to the governor of Bayelsa State, Samuel Oredipe, has refuted allegations suggesting that the governor, Diri Duoye, is the father of reality TV star Nengi Hampson’s unborn child. On February

“Tinubu, Obi, Atiku should step aside” – Ex-LP chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo

February 12, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

Kenneth Okonkwo, a former member of the Labour Party (LP), has called upon President Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the race for the presidential position in the

Banks commence N100 charge for ATM withdrawals today

New ATM transaction fees begin March 1 – CBN

February 12, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced an increase in the fees associated with Automated Teller Machine (ATM) withdrawals, effective March 1. In a circular issued by John Onojah, the Acting Director of the

UNIZIK Management Breaks Silence on Student-Lecturer Assault Incident

February 12, 2025 Gist Lovers 0

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has officially responded to the viral video showing a female student assaulting a lecturer. It would be recalled that the incident, which was caught on camera, involved the

JAMB sets 320 UTME benchmark for under 16 candidates

February 11, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has declared that candidates who are under the age of 16 may be eligible for admission into higher education institutions, provided they exhibit outstanding academic performance. Reports indicate

Nigerians reacts as MTN increases data cost of 15GB from N2K to N6K

February 11, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

Nigerians have voiced their concerns following the announcement by the network service provider, MTN, regarding the increase in the cost of the 15GB weekly data plan from N2,000 to N6,000. Users across various social media

Nnamdi Kanu slams judge during trial, accuses her of corruption

February 10, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

Nnamdi Kanu has criticized the presiding judge in his trial, Binta Nyako, alleging corruption on her part. Kanu, who leads the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was recorded in a video shared by “The Cable,”

“Reasons why the Oba of Benin waited until February 2025 to bury his mother, 49 years after death” – Palace

February 10, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has announced the long-anticipated funeral rites for his mother, a significant occasion occurring decades after her death. A statement issued by Frank Irabor, Secretary of