…a demanding season. DAILY POST reports that Kogi United missed out on promotion to the Nigeria National League, NLO. Mighty Jets Feeders, Junior Danburam FC, DMD FC and Neurospark have all gained promotion to the Nigeria National League, NNL, from the Northern NLO play-off. NLO: Kogi United announce end of season break
Lagos airport police to arrest two for smoking on board an aircraft from South Africa The Nigeria Police Force, Airport Police Command, is set to arraign two suspects, Enaruna Prince Aghama (51) and Tony Ajayi (43), for acts of unruly conduct and behaviour likely to cause a breach of peace. A statement from the airport…
…First Official Brand Appearance at UNILAG Campus Storm Infinix has officially announced Nigerian music sensation Qing Madias the face of its all-new HOT 70 Pro, marking the beginning of an exciting campaign that celebrates creativity, individuality and fearless self-expression. The partnership brings together one of A…
GistReel A Nigerian woman has opened up about her ordeal after being held captive by kidnappers. In a post on her X handle, @sommy41, the woman who was recently kidnapped, shared that the incident unfolded on her way from Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Lady Recalls Heartbreaking Ordeal With Kidnappers Meanwhile…
…to Oyo and Benue, and today we are in Katsina because the stories of ordinary Nigerians must be heard. Journalism must not only inform; it must also create opportunities for engagement, accountability and solutions.” Participants urged improved intelligence gathering, stronger collaboration between communities and secu…
By Dickson Omobola The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has disclosed that the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A aircraft that landed on a road under construction in Asaba, Delta State, a few weeks ago aborted its initial approach to Asaba Airport and repositioned for a second approach to Runway 11 before the inc…
…Joyce Abdulmalik, could not go on because the judge did not sit. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the judge had, on May 26, fixed July 6 for judgment. Justice Abdulmalik fixed the date after the EFCC counsel, Jibrin Okutepa, SAN, and counsel to Malami and other respondents, Adedayo Adedeji, SAN, adopted th…
World Cup 2026: Troost-Ekong tips England to beat Norway Former Nigerian international William Troost-Ekong has predicted that England will overcome Norway in tomorrow's quarter-final clash in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. The encounter is expected to take place at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday evening in Miami. Rec…
Fourth batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrive Nigeria The fourth batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrived at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos State, today, July 10. The 282 Nigerians arrived on a chartered Air Peace flight. This brings the total number of Nigerians repatria…
…have cried out following an alleged new directive from the Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria FAAN that only cars from 2020 onward will be allowed to operate at the airports.In a video making the rounds on social media, one of the taxi drivers said the approved cars cost as much as N18 million, which is way above th…
Nigerian man announces d3ath of his wife and baby in heartbreaking Facebook post A Nigerian man, Ismail Bello, has announced the d3ath of his wife and baby in a heartbreaking Facebook post that left many people devastated. According to Bello, his wife gave birth on June 16, 2026, almost two years after their wedding. S…
GistReel A Nigerian woman has sparked widespread reactions on social media after opening up about what she described as some of the “stupid” things she did out of love while she was in a relationship with her ex-boyfriend. In a viral video making the rounds online, the woman reflected on several sacrifices she made dur…
…featuring NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying it renewed his hope for a better Nigeria. In a video shared on his Instagram page, Stan Nze admitted he was deeply moved after watching Obi speak about the challenges he has allegedly faced while trying to contribute to Nigeria's development. According to the acto…
GistReel A Nigerian pastor, Dr Gideon Isah, has shared how he returned N120 million that was mistakenly transferred into his bank account by a woman. The Lokoja-based cleric narrated that the unexpected transaction occurred on a Sunday afternoon while he was away in Makurdi, Kogi State. According to him, he immediately…
By Theodore Opara The Nigerian Automotive Manufacturers Association, NAMA has advised the Federal Government to complement its 2026 fiscal policy reforms with strong industrial protection measures, warning that tariff liberalisation without adequate safeguards could threaten investments in Nigeria's automotive manufact…
…of the corps, Mr Preye Bedford, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Benin. According to him, the command's exclusion from the exercise stems from a lack of an official invitation from the election stakeholders. "My command is not involved. Well, we weren't invited," the o…
…Scottish Premiership title with a last-gasp win over Hearts on the final day. The Nigeria international scored in their Scottish Cup final triumph - a 3-1 win over Dunfermline Athletic - and also netted five goals in 13 league games, only starting four of those. He scored nine goals across all competitions, and O'Neill…
Chadian woman arrested with illicit drugs and alcohol meant for terrorists in Borno The Nigerian Army says its troops have intercepted a female Chadian national transporting illicit drugs, alcoholic beverages and other prohibited substances to terrorists operating in the Lake Chad Islands.In a statement on Friday, July…
GistReel A Nigerian-born lawyer based in the United Kingdom, popularly known as Baron, has announced that he has officially begun the process of renouncing his Nigerian citizenship, a decision that has generated widespread reactions on social media. The lawyer disclosed the development in a post shared on his verified…
GistReel A 45-year-old Nigerian woman has shared an emotional account of how she allegedly left her thriving fashion business in Lagos after her husband persuaded her to relocate to their newly completed home in Ibadan, only for him to remain in Lagos months after the move. The woman, identified as Kosoko Zainab Adepej…
…media users, with several saying it highlights the hidden financial struggles many Nigerians face despite outward appearances. Others praised the lady for choosing to help the younger passenger, while some argued that the incident also serves as a reminder not to judge people’s circumstances based on age or appearance…
Nigeria placed on 2027 Frontier Market Watchlist Nigeria's capital market has received a major boost after S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) placed the country on its 2027 Country Classification Watchlist for a possible upgrade from a Standalone Market to a Frontier Market.The move comes as Bloomberg also ranked Nigeria'…
By Peter Egwuatu & Yinka Kolawole Nigeria's capital market has received a significant boost after S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) placed the country on its 2027 Country Classification Watchlist for potential reclassification from a Standalone Market to a Frontier Market, citing improvements in the country's regulatory…
…prices relatively stable despite pockets of marginal increases, In Lagos, which remains Nigeria's largest petroleum trading hub, Dangote Petroleum Refinery retained its ex-depot petrol price at N1,075 per litre, matching prices offered by Ardova, Nipco and Sahara, underscoring the fierce competition among suppliers. Af…
By Peter Egwuatu Mobile Screens and Sounds (MSS), one of Nigeria's leading technical production companies, has concluded an arrangement to train100 young Nigerians in industry related skills, screen and live event production as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR. This is coming following the launch of the…