…will suspend work, while flags across the country will be flown at half-mast. Nigeria's message of condolence was conveyed in a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. It reads “His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who served as Emir of Q…
GistReel A Nigerian bride has gone viral after dramatically calling off her wedding upon learning that the groom’s family would be responsible for picking the money sprayed during the ceremony. In a viral video circulating on X (formerly Twitter), the visibly upset bride questioned the tradition, insisting that the mon…
Nigerian TikTok creator, Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, has revealed that he has privately enrolled in a marriage counselling class ahead of his white wedding with his wife, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, known as Jarvis. Speaking in a recent livestream, Peller disclosed that the counselling class was par…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has issued a fresh flash flood warning for 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The agency placed Bauchi, Jigawa, Taraba, Adamawa, Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa, and Kogi among the northern states at high risk of flooding between July 11 and July 20, 2026. According to…
…with school graduations is increasingly being overshadowed by rising costs, as many Nigerian parents say celebrations have become a measure of financial strength rather than academic accomplishment. In Lagos, July marks more than the end of school. Families are scrambling to cover graduation levies, costly outfits, tai…
GistReel Nigeria’s Flamingos have qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Benin Republic 5-3 in the second leg of the final qualifying round to complete an 8-5 aggregate victory. The Nigerian side confirmed their place at the tournament, scheduled to be held in Morocco from October 17 to Nove…
…with the k!lling of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Benue State, Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammed, and Yakubu Isa. The two men were múrdéred on July 1, 2026 while returning from a security meeting organized by the Divisional Police Officer in Ohimini Local Government Area.…
Peter Obi explains why he's suing Kenneth Okonkwo Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has vowed to withdraw from the 2027 election if any evidence presented by actor/politician, Kenneth Okonkwo proves him unfit to serve.Obi had filed a defamation suit against Okonkwo, who was rece…
…Adeleke has called on security agencies, particularly the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, to sustain the ongoing momentum against criminal elements following the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State. The governor made the appeal while congratulating President Bola Tinubu and Oy…
GistReel A Nigerian lady has shared why she believes she narrowly avoided being involved in the recent car crash involving music promoter Sam Larry. According to her, Sam Larry, whom she described as an old friend, informed her that he would be returning to Nigeria and said he would contact her once he arrived. She exp…
GistReel A Nigerian lady claims that financial dependence is one of the main reasons many married women remain in unhappy marriages. According to her, a significant number of women who are still married would leave their relationships if they had sufficient financial resources to support themselves. She argued that man…
GistReel Veteran Nollywood actor Femi Branch has made an emotional appeal to Nigerians, urging politicians to stop dragging innocent children into political conflicts. Reacting to the release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State after 56 days in captivity, the actor lamented that many Nigerian children…
…Presidency’s position is that the PFIPC never existed as an official government agency, Nigerians deserve an explanation about how an alleged fictitious body was able to circulate official-looking documents and allegedly carry out activities that attracted national attention. “The courts will determine the criminal lia…
…intimidation of journalists, analysts, activists and other citizens. It also urged the Nigeria Police Force to resist political interference and concentrate on tackling banditry and other violent crimes across Katsina State. 'Confront bandits, not critics' - Coalition tells Katsina govt
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says if he were Nigerian president he would do everything possible to make opposition parties strong and participatory in governance. Obi made this known during an interview with media entrepreneur, Chude Jideonwo, aired on Saturday. According to…
A Nigerian mum reveals the different treatment her husband gives their daughter compared to her, as he carries their daughter’s bag. In a video shared online, the woman captured her husband at a gathering holding their daughter’s bag without showing any sign of complaint as he quietly observed the event. The sight prom…
By Anayo Okoli The Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), an elite assembly of Southeastern Nigerian intellectuals, traditional rulers and stakeholders, has condemned what it calls the systematic suppression of the opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that no democracy develops without a vibrant oppo…
Businesses across Nigeria are moving to integrate with the country’s e-invoicing framework as compliance requirements for large taxpayers take effect and medium taxpayers prepare to onboard later this year. Across the ecosystem, the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), accredited platform providers, and technical partners ar…
…executives, investors, regulators, advertisers and the public. That is what happened to Nigeria’s telecommunications sector after the Nigerian Communications Commission’s customer data clean-up and the implementation of the NIN-SIM linkage exercise. Millions of mobile subscriptions disappeared from the industry’s activ…
…while the embattled PFIPC boss has stood his grounds that the agency was not fake. Many Nigerians have called for an independent investigation of the matter and not a government agency. Among them is Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 elections, who ar…
…Super League club Everton. Inter confirmed the signing on Saturday, announcing that the Nigeria international has signed a two-year contract that will keep her at the club until June 2028. The 31-year-old arrives in Italy after spending two seasons at Everton, where she made 50 appearances following her move from Spani…
Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has disclosed that she knows of a graduate akara seller who is doing very well and now has 12 employees under him. The First Lady made this revelation on Saturday while speaking on the importance of supporting small businesses and vulnerable Nigerians.According to her, the…
…Obi replies Minister of Works, Dave Umahi (video) The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has dismissed Works Minister, Dave Umahi's invitation to a public debate, saying the Minister must first become a presidential candidate before he can challenge him. Obi made the remark…
…enables first-time voters to start and complete their registration online via cvr.inecnigeria.org. He stressed the importance of voting as a vital way for citizens to express their opinions and influence the country’s democratic future. “This new portal removes the barrier of long queues. Our young people, our mothers…
…Health Management Agency were at the event. Officials of Lagos State Mortgage Board, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency also attended the event. They educated the residents on waste management, fire safety, insurance, security and environmental sustainability. NAN