Nigerian teenage drill rapper and accomplice convicted of m8rdering 18-year-boy over social media comments in UK Two teenage drill rappers, including a Nigerian, have been found guilty of shooting d3ad an 18-year-old boy in Enfield, north London, United Kingdom after a gang dispute on social media. On 26 June last year…
…he said "I'm old enough to know and understand the challenges we've encountered in Nigeria before now. Nothing can equal this." He faulted the Federal Government's handling of insecurity and criticised the administration for failing to show any remorse for the state of the nation. Watch a clip from the interview below…
…Sidi, Gombe State. As insecurity continues to rise across the country, members of the Nigerian Senate called for the suspension of the programme. During plenary, Senator Oshiomole said it doesn't make any sense for criminals to be pardoned and rehabilitated by the government.''It does not make even common sense to gran…
…unsolicited gifts and throwing unnecessary birthday parties The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has warned newly appointed judges of the lower courts against accepting unsolicited gifts, saying such actions could expose them to petitions and damage public confidence in the judiciary. Speaking at…
…on Tuesday, July 7. The Senate condemned, in strong terms, the worsening insecurity in Nigeria, describing it as increasingly complex, persistent and alarming, manifesting through terrorism, insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, attacks on communities and continued loss of innocent lives across the country. Debate on the i…
GistReel A Nigerian man who surprised his girlfriend with ₦150K has shared details of what unfolded five days later. In a post on X, @Spencerw3s opened up about the circumstances leading to the surprise. Man Speaks On His Girlfriend’s Salary According to the X user , his girlfriend disclosed her monthly earnings…
By Nnasom David The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cautioned against moves to reduce its statutory share of the Ticket Sales Charge (TSC), warning that such a decision could weaken its regulatory capacity and pose risks to aviation safety across the country. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Prot…
By Peter Egwuatu Nigeria’s campaign against illicit alcohol deserves to be seen for what it truly is, not simply a fight against counterfeit drinks, but a battle to protect consumers, safeguard legitimate businesses and defend the country’s economic future. The recent efforts by the Spirits and Wines Association of Nig…
…Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party described the alleged incident as evidence that Nigeria was "sliding into tyranny" and called for El-Rufai's immediate access to medical care, family members and legal representatives. According to the ADC, El-Rufai was taken to the National Hospital, Abuja, for medical attention…
…destination. The project represents Dangote Group's biggest refining investment outside Nigeria and forms part of the company's ambition to expand refining capacity across Africa following the commencement of operations at its 650,000-barrels-per-day refinery in Lagos. Devakumar disclosed that the refinery would be fin…
…brothers and sisters," he added. Thompson commended security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, the Armed Forces, local vigilante groups and other security personnel for their roles in securing the victims' release. "We sincerely appreciate the government at all levels, the…
GistReel The Nigerian naira traded at ₦1,372.96 per United States dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, according to official market data. At the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market, the dollar exchanged at approximately ₦1,400 per dollar for buying and…
…Act By Progress Godfrey ABUJA - The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says Nigeria's National Identity Database has enrolled more than 136 million Nigerians and legal residents. Director-General of NIMC, Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Federal Ministry of Budget an…
…both locally and globally, that can help us put more money in the hands of ordinary Nigerians while also improving pension literacy and awareness." Announcing the maiden National Pension Week, Oloworaran said: "It will hold from September 15 to 19. The initiative is designed to draw attention to the pension industry, b…
…law to desist immediately and comply with all applicable regulations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu, recently directed all state police commands to strictly enforce the ban and prosecute offenders in line with extant laws. The I-G cited the securit…
Nigeria's renewable energy stakeholders have called for stronger partnerships, increased investment and supportive policies to accelerate access to clean energy, as All On Partnerships for Energy Access marked its 10th anniversary in Lagos. The anniversary dinner and fireside chat brought together representatives from…
By Henry Obetta The Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) has commended the Federal Government for establishing the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO), describing the initiative as a landmark policy decision that will strengthen digital health governance, improve evidence-based decisi…
Beyond expanding immunisation coverage, the project is also supporting advocacy efforts aimed at increasing government investment in primary healthcare. Also speaking, the chairperson of the LASAM’s Advocacy Subcommittee, Mrs Shola Hassan, said the organisation has intensified engagements with political office holders …
…efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its operations. Diesel retail prices in Nigeria averaged between N1,409 and N1,450 per litre in December 2025, according to available market data. At those prices, the telecom operator's reduction in diesel usage translates to an estimated value of about N12.8bn to N13.2bn.…
…did not form part of your known lawful earnings as a former public officer with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (formerly Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation), when you knew that the said sum of $789,950 constituted proceeds of unlawful activity, and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section…
…the Galatasaray star’s journey and mentality continue to influence his career. The Nigerian forward made the remarks after returning to the Danish club ahead of the 2026/27 season following a productive spell with Portuguese side CD Mafra. Striker credits Osimhen’s mentality Iheanacho has enjoyed an impressive start to…
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THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been ranked among the top three best-performing Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government in the 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR).
CHIEF Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria, Mr Karl Toriola, has assured its subscribers that another telecom tariff increase is not imminent. He also clarified his recent comments on unlimited mobile data, saying they were taken out of context. Toriola, who spoke during an interview on TVC's Beyond the Headlines, said his r…
…combined finance costs of 12 leading fast-moving consumer goods companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange declined by 23.02 per cent to N67.66bn in the first quarter of 2026, from N87.90bn in the corresponding period of 2025, signalling stronger profitability, lower debt burdens and increased reliance on equity financi…