By Dapo Akinrefon The Council of Fulani Chiefs in South West Nigeria has commended President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and security agencies for the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The council, led by its Chairman and Sarki Fulan…
…of President Tinubu’s commitment to tackling insecurity and ensuring the safety of Nigerians. The Ogun governor said the safe rescue of the victims validated the President’s assurance that all efforts would be deployed to secure their freedom and bring the perpetrators to justice. He said the arrest of some of the abdu…
…Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has demanded that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, apologise to airport officials and pay a N25,000 fine over an alleged parking violation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Keyamo made the demand in a statement posted on hi…
…Alli Ibrahim, on Friday, Oba Akanbi said the rescue operation demonstrated that Nigeria could overcome its security challenges through collaboration between the government, security agencies, and citizens. He noted that the Yoruba people would continue to provide intelligence and support to security agencies in combati…
Kwara NSCDC arrests suspected phone extortionist over repeated threats The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested a 32-year-old suspected phone extortionist, Adetokunbo Adeshina, for allegedly orchestrating a series of phone-based threats and extortion targeted at unsuspecti…
GistReel A Nigerian doctor has sparked widespread reactions on social media after alleging that he and seven other house officers at the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital in Calabar have worked for 290 days without receiving their salaries. In a viral video circulating online, the doctor, who identified himself as Dr. I…
…abducted in Oyo State have expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and Nigerian security operatives for the efforts that led to their safe return. In a video circulating online, the victims thanked the President for prioritizing their rescue and commended the combined efforts of security agencies, saying…
53-year-old Nigerian man arrested for touting in Japan Tokyo police have arrested a 53-year-old Nigerian man, Nwadiukwu Sylvester Ikenna, on suspicion of persistent touting for an establishment in Tokyo's Kabukicho nightlife district. The Metropolitan Police Department said Ikenna grasped a passer-by by the left hand o…
…N1,400. They were eventually arrested by men of the Kontagora Divisional Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and brought to the state command headquarters for prosecution. In her judgement, the Magistrate, Christy Barau, described the convicts' action as animalistic and heartless, stating th…
I am in dire pain. The one I loved has parted ways with me for no reason - Nigerian laments after his wife allegedly disappeared with their children A Nigerian man, Uzoma Samuel Anyanwu, has lamented that his wife left him six months ago, taking their two children with her. In a Facebook post on Thursday, July 9, 2026,…
…Obi Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has called for sweeping changes at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the setback as a "hammer blow" for the country.Speaking on the Obi One Podcast, the former Chelsea midfielder said the fe…
…and 86 respectively of the Criminal Code Law, Cap. C21, Vol. I, Laws of Delta State of Nigeria, 2006. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining suspects still at large.'' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 10/07/2026 5:30 PM | Share this Story
…A 63-year-old drug baron, Anochili Innocent, three Mexican nationals and six other Nigerians have been arraigned before Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on an 11-count criminal charge bordering on the setting up of a super clandestine laboratory and the production of 2,419.48 kilograms of methamphe…
GistReel A Nigerian lady has sparked outrage online after openly sharing her controversial views about marriage and infidelity. In a video making the rounds on X (formerly Twitter), she claimed she would never marry for love, saying she would rather settle down with a wealthy man who can provide her needs while maintai…
GistReel Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has criticised Nigerian football administrators and past government, revealing that a plot of land allegedly promised to him after Nigeria’s 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph has never been allocated. Speaking during a podcast hosted by former England striker…
…sincere in his assessment. However, he argued that while Tinubu may have tried his best, Nigerians must determine whether those efforts have produced the desired results. Obi added that leadership should ultimately be judged by outcomes, insisting that the country’s current challenges raise questions about capacity. Ob…
GistReel A Nigerian man has sparked reactions online after opening up on unexpected realities of his life in Canada, revealing how his career changed after relocating abroad. In a post shared on X, the man reflected on his journey from working as a senior consultant in Nigeria to taking up a warehouse job in Toronto. “…
…President’s economic reforms and governance policies have laid a solid foundation for Nigeria’s long-term growth and prosperity. The endorsement was made on Thursday during a conference and empowerment programme for women of Warri Federal Constituency held at Prest Royal Centre in Warri, Delta State. Speaking during th…
…the meeting was aimed at discussing his preparations for the diplomatic assignment as Nigeria's Ambassador-Designate to South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini. He said, "It was my honor and pleasure to pay my friend and brother His Excellency Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, the Minister of Information and National Orientatio…
…an alleged drug kingpin, Anochili Innocent, three Mexican nationals and six other Nigerians before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos over the operation of a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Mowe Forest, Ogun State. The defendants face an 11-count charge, including conspiracy, operating a drug trafficking o…
GistReel Former Super Eagles captain Jay-Jay Okocha has recalled the difficulties the Nigerian football team faced during their historic gold medal-winning campaign at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Speaking about the experience, Okocha said the team endured significant financial challenges despite eventually winning…
GistReel Nigeria has been ranked the world’s most generous country in the latest World Giving Report released by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), a development that has sparked widespread reactions online considering the country’s current economic challenges. According to the global study, Nigerians donated an avera…
GistReel An emotional video of a Nigerian makeup artist expressing regret over relocating abroad has sparked reactions online. In the viral clip, the lady lamented that the reality she encountered after leaving Nigeria was completely different from what she was promised before making the move. Makeup Artist Shares Relo…
GistReel A Nigerian man has revealed why a woman in his neighbourhood refused husband access to her salary for eight years. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), @AmeboWithMoh shared that the woman’s decision stemmed from her insistence that couple finances should be kept private. Man Post Sparks Buzz In a devas…
…its global network. The service was held simultaneously across the church's campuses in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Ireland, North America and Australia, bringing together thousands of worshippers in a moment of reflection and gratitude for the first half of the year. The occasion also marked a new chapter in the mini…