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Don’t Even Think About It — Arewa Youths Vow Tinubu Will Complete Eight Years, Warn Atiku, Obi.  The Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should complete an eight-year tenure, urging Northern political…
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The dollar to naira exchange rate on April 20, 2026, reflects sustained pressure across Nigeria’s foreign exchange markets, with disparities persisting between the official and parallel segments. Market data indicates that the naira…
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How to Apply for the NESSACTION Recruitment 2026 can be found here on Ejes Gist News. The Nigerian Election Sensitization Scheme (NESSACTION) has announced new vacancies for multiple roles in Abuja, targeting professionals in…
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UTME Candidates abducted have been rescued.  Eight victims rescued from last Wednesday’s abduction involving a Benue Links bus have been confirmed as candidates of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), raising concerns…
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Pope Leo XIV has rejected claims that his recent remarks about “tyrants” were directed at former United States President Donald Trump, stating that the comments were widely misinterpreted. The clarification follows heightened scrutiny…
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FG Bans Importation of Paracetamol, Painkillers, Other Essential Drugs. The Federal Government has announced a sweeping ban on the importation of several essential goods, including widely used medications such as paracetamol…
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has confirmed the arrest of two candidates and a parent for allegedly falsifying results from the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) using artificial intelligence tools and…
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New York, United States — A bitter war of words between former President Donald Trump and Pope Leo has unsettled American Catholics, a crucial voting bloc, with many expressing outrage over what they describe as blasphemous conduct by the…
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The Nigeria Police Force has firmly dismissed attempts to frame the extradition of murder and drug trafficking suspect Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi to the United Kingdom as a tribal or ethnic matter, insisting that the case is strictly one…
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Otukpo, Benue State — The abduction of travellers, including candidates registered for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination, in Otukpo has drawn a firm response from Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, who has…
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that results for candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Thursday, April 16, 2026, will be released before midnight on Friday,…
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How to Check JAMB Result 2026 Online and via SMS have been discussed here The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) conducts the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for candidates seeking admission into Nigerian…
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Public concern intensified after a vehicle bearing “Renewed Hope” campaign branding—widely associated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu—was reportedly seen within the premises of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in…
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An analysis of Nigeria’s latest public debt figures shows that each Nigerian carries an average debt burden of approximately ₦724,000, as the country’s total public debt rose to ₦159.28 trillion as of December 31, 2025. Ejes…
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The 2027 presidential hopeful and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has stated that he will not hesitate to leave the party if its presidential primary process is compromised or fails to meet democratic…
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The Nigerian naira has continued its recent strengthening trend against the United States dollar, with the official foreign exchange window recording fresh gains, while parallel market rates show regional variations across major trading…
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a fresh clarification regarding the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) schedule, addressing concerns raised by candidates assigned to Saturday examination…
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The usually bustling oil-producing town of Sapele in Delta State has been thrown into palpable tension and fear following the brazen abduction of the Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area, Hon. Bright A. Abeke, by a heavily armed gang on…
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Claim: Arise News has suspended popular broadcaster Rufai Oseni after he allegedly got into an argument with his boss and banged on a table. Verdict: FALSE A viral post circulating on social media claiming that Arise News anchor…
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The Supreme Court has dismissed an application for stay of execution filed by former Senate President David Mark, effectively upholding the electoral body INEC's decision to remove him from its portal as the recognised National Chairman of…
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