Nigerian soldier who d!ed during rescue of abducted Oyo students and teacher laid to rest The remains of Felix Ademe Isaac, a 28-year-old Lieutenant of the Nigerian Army, who was k!lled during the operation to rescue the teachers and pupils abducted from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, have been laid to rest…
GistReel A Nigerian lady has shared a chilling experience from a night journey between Abuja and Enugu, claiming she and a commercial driver unknowingly travelled with a mysterious seventh passenger believed to be a ghost. In a viral video, she explained that she boarded the bus after receiving confirmation that she ha…
…vehicular activities ground to a halt. The incident comes amid repeated warnings by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency over increased flood risks during the peak of the rainy season. In its latest flash flood advisory, NiMet warned that widespread rainfall expected during the first decade of July (July 1–10) could trig…
…to launch similar operations to free hundreds of other schoolchildren, women and other Nigerians still being held by terrorists across the country. Families of abducted victims, Northern Elders Forum, Arewa Consultative Forum, religious and community leaders, and opposition politicians urged the Federal Government to r…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, declined his invitation to a public debate because he knew he could not win a comparison of their records in public office. Umahi made the claim in a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special As…
…by the illegal miners and sealed the site in accordance with the provisions of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act. The statement noted, “The operation, which was carried out by officials from the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in Ogun, Oyo and Osun State offices, in collaboration with security agencie…
…conclude their own internal nomination processes cannot possibly be trusted by Nigerians to possess the competence, discipline, or readiness to govern our great nation or its subnational governments,” the statement stated. It also accused opposition parties of contradicting their previous allegations against INEC. “It…
…Romano reported on Saturday that Venezia, and Sevilla have agreed on a €16m fee for the Nigeria international. Antonelli revealed there are some details to be sorted before the transfer is completed. "I promise that I will tell you everything once it is all closed.The talks are at a very advanced stage, but there are s…
…of Foreign Affairs and the approvals he got to open accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), request for approval of self-accounting Adeyemi sent to the AGoF and the conveyance of approval for take-off of the PFIPC. Other documents listed by the prosecution are a letter of request for collaboration with the min…
…from 2027. The former vice president warned that the policy could deny millions of Nigerian children access to education, describing it as an additional financial burden on families already struggling with the country’s economic challenges. He also condemned the recent increase in fees charged by Federal Unity Colleges…
…February 2026. His absence from regular club action also affected his involvement with Nigeria’s senior national team. Chippa United confirmed the goalkeeper’s return on Sunday through its official social media platforms. Club confirms goalkeeper’s return The club welcomed Nwabali back with a message to supporters, say…
Controversial Nigerian singer and entertainer, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus popularly known as Portable, has opened up about his childhood struggles, revealing how losing his mother at the age of 13 changed his life and pushed him into street hustling. Speaking during an interview on The Honest Bunch Podcast, the singer said…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two suspected terrorists and recovered two motorcycles during a fighting patrol in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The development was disclosed in a report by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security analyst covering the Lake Chad region. According…
…a reduction in import duties on vehicles. The dealers spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. They said that the policy would reduce vehicle prices, lower business costs and benefit buyers, but noted that its overall impact would depend on other economic factors, including exchange rates. NAN reca…
…the importance of a credible, technology-driven Population and Housing Census, saying Nigeria cannot effectively plan or allocate resources without accurate population data. The Chairman of the Commission, Dr Aminu Yusuf, stated this in Abuja during a press briefing ahead of the 2026 World Population Day. Yusuf said a…
GistReel The Nigerian military has confirmed that Lieutenant Felix Ademe Isaac lost his life during the operation that successfully rescued 44 abducted pupils and teachers from the Old Oyo National Park. According to reports, the 28-year-old Nigerian Army officer paid the ultimate sacrifice while participating in the c…
Some of you congratulating me destroyed my first marriage - Nigerian woman calls out "well-wishers" as she remarries A Nigerian woman, Bertha Uche Nnaji, who remarried has accused some "well wishers" of destroying her first marriage. Nnaji stated this in a Facebook post on Sunday, July 12, 2026 after she shared a phot…
…petitions and mediation efforts submitted to the EEDC Ebonyi District office, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), and the Ebonyi State Ministry of Justice to resolve the complaints. “We have decided to seek redress in the court of law because we believe the judiciary remains the last hope of the comm…
GistReel Nigerian content creator Jarvis has stirred reactions online after revealing the conditions guests must meet before attending her anticipated white wedding to fellow streamer Peller. In a video making the rounds online, Jarvis made it clear that she doesn’t want guests arriving empty-handed, adding that she ex…
…the government under Tinubu is determined to deal with all forms of criminalities in Nigeria. The students and staff from Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele, LA Primary School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, were kidnapped for 56 days before they were saved by a group of security officers on Friday. H…
Isaac Fayose has urged Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to direct her call for help to APC governors, saying they hold the key to alleviating poverty in their states. Fayose gave the advice in a post on his official Instagram page while reacting to the recent appeal by the First Lady who called on Afrobeats artistes…
…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…