Sen. Mohammed Onawo, representing Nasarawa South Senatorial District, has defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). Onawo, who disclosed this during a news conference on Wednesday in Lafia, also declared his intention to run for the governorship seat in Nasarawa state. Th…
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***Allocation falls to £68m by 2029 By Nkiruka Nnorom The United Kingdom has announced a 50.2 per cent cut in development aids to Nigeria, following the massive reduction by the British government in overseas assistance to enable it fund domestic priorities and increase defence spending. The move comes as the US, Germa…
The stage is set for tonight’s CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, final Group C fixtures. Nigeria will face Egypt in Rabat, while Zambia will tackle Malawi in the other fixture. DAILY POST reports that Malawi currently tops Group C with six points, and Nigeria and Zambia are tied on three points in second and t…
Abia State Police Command has said that it has arrested 13 suspects for alleged armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearms and vandalization of government property. The Command said that operatives of its Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) intercepted and apprehended a 27-year-old Uchenna Agbneiwu, a native of Nkum…
…missing after competing in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The sporting news website NBS Sport said that members of the team did not rejoin the delegation before their scheduled return on Tuesday. The athletes, Angel Katushabe, Nuhu Batte, Ibrahim Khemis and Emily Nakalema, were part of a six-member boxing team at t…
By SOLA ENIKANOLAIYE In an era defined by geopolitical competition, trade wars, sanctions regimes, and shifting alliances, one phrase has migrated from European policy papers to the heart of African diplomacy: “Strategic Autonomy”. For Nigeria, this is not a new experiment in isolation, nor is it a nostalgic return to …
This is one question that has refused to take leave of me at the moment, and the answers don’t look as simple as the question. The reason is that technology grows so fast, sometimes more than the speed of light, hyperbolically, that we are either left behind or simply fail to notice the failings in a system that render…
By SUNNY IKHIOYA David Umahi is an intelligent man, and everyone can see this from his interactions, especially as they concern construction engineering, but how he manages to get into trouble with people, including the press, is what keeps baffling people. He came in, hands on, prepared for the job, with his performan…
Here are the artists confirmed so far to be featured on Ayra Starr's highly anticipated album, 'Starrgirl ', scheduled for August 2026. Multiple award-winning singer and performer Ayra Starr has officially revealed artists featured on her highly anticipated sophomore album, STARRGIRL, set for release on August 14, 2026…
Highstarlavista and Aguero Banks Lyrics Blessings lyrics by Highstarlavista and Aguero Banks reflect on faith, perseverance, and the hope for a better future despite life's hardships. The song expresses gratitude for God's guidance while praying for financial breakthrough, family prosperity, and the strength to overcom…
Cameroon have become the first country to book their spot in the quarter-finals of the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Indomitable Lionesses beat Ghana 1-0 in Casablanca on Monday. Marie Ngah Manga scored her third goal of the tournament as they took control of Group D. The result means Cameroon now have six…
The killing of a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Samuel Oyetoro, in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State has sparked outrage among members of the Catholic community, with parishioners calling on security agencies to ensure those behind the attack are arrested and prosecuted. According to ARISE News, Oyetoro, who was …
•Some hardened criminals have been released —APC •Gov hasn’t pardoned anyone in 2 years —Adeleke By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO— THE Campaign Councils of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and that of Governor Ademola Adeleke in Osun State, were locked in war of words, yesterday, over protection and release of criminals. Wh…
***Delta unveils $100m fund to attract investors ***Delta can rival Lagos as Nigeria’s growth engine -Okonjo Iweala By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor, Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA—Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, urged local and foreign investors to take advantage of Delta State’s enormous econo…
GistReel Nigerian content creator Waga G has appealed to singer Peter Okoye of the former P-Square duo to put an end to his public family dispute and seek reconciliation with his brothers. In a viral video, Waga G accused Peter of using the ongoing family crisis to attract attention while promoting his music. He also a…
On February 26, 2025, Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of Nigeria’s iconic music duo P-Square, stood before Justice Alexander Owoeye at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, facing seven counts of money laundering totalling ₦1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. Flanked by operatives of the Econom…
The Ebonyi State Police Command has reaffirmed the directives of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), charging officers and men to uphold professionalism, discipline, accountability, and respect for the fundamental rights of citizens. The Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, CP Hope Urunwa-Okafor, gave the c…
Daniel Daga scored for the second consecutive game as Molde were forced to a 3-3 draw by Sarpsborg 08 in their Eliteserien clash at the Aker Stadion on Sunday. Daga scored Molde’s third goal of the game before Sarpsborg rallied to earn a share of the spoils. The 19-year-old reacted quickest at the back post to head hom…
A fast-moving wildfire neared the US city of Spokane on Saturday, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate as Washington state declared an emergency over one of its worst fire seasons on record. More than 200,000 acres (80,900 hectares) were burning across the northwestern state during a record fourth consecutive yea…
GistReel Nollywood actor Shawn Faqua‘s wife, Dr. Sharon Ifunanya Maduekwe, popularly known as Akwa Ugoo, has opened up about the challenges she faced while dating him, admitting that his honesty and deep Christian values initially made her suspicious. Speaking in a recent interview, she revealed that Shawn insisted the…
•Five controversial judgments By Henry Ojelu & Gabriel Ewepu Recent judgment of the Court of Appeal setting aside an earlier ruling by the Federal High Court ordering the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and four other political parties has once again raised concerns over how court judgments are …
•Narrates the Tompolo, Tom Ateke, General Africa, General BoyLoaf, General Ogunboss, General Shoot-at-Sight, Asari Dokubo and the amnesty saga By Chancel Bomadi Sunday Wing Commander Peter Yerindideke Biakpara is a retired Air Force officer, former SA on Niger Delta Affairs to President Olusegun Obasanjo and an elder s…
The Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has intensified, becoming the largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded in the country, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. WHO, in a statement issued on Saturday, said the outbreak had spread to five provinces, affecting 49 health…
GistReel Manchester United came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Stockholm, with Bryan Mbeumo scoring twice to secure victory in the Snapdragon Cup during the club’s latest pre-season fixture. The Red Devils recovered from an early setback to continue their preparations for the new campaign with an encouragin…