…Alexx Ikenna Ekubo-Okwaraeke was born on April 10, 1986 in Arochukwu, Abia State, Nigeria. He attended Federal Government College Daura in Katsina State before studying law at the University of Calabar. Notably, in 2021, he received an honorary degree in arts and culture from ISCG University in Cotonou, Benin. He was k…
…conversations about communication, intimacy and fidelity in relationships, with many Nigerians offering differing opinions on how couples should handle prolonged marital disagreements. Check the post below…
…affected by her difficult relationship with her mother-in-law, despite living outside Nigeria. According to the narrator, the woman married her husband even though she knew his mother did not approve of the relationship. He said the wife believed the distance between them would prevent future conflicts since the family…
CBN warns against rejecting standard N100 notes The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned members of the public, businesses and financial institutions against rejecting the standard ₦100 banknote, reaffirming that it remains legal tender and must be accepted for transactions across the country.The clarification foll…
By Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has threatened to revoke the operating licences of businesses linked to airport touting, saying investigations revealed that many of those engaged in illicit activities and touting at airports are not strangers but staff of agencies and concessionaires ope…
…it urged the president to constitute an independent judicial panel made up of trusted Nigerians, insisting that only such a body could produce findings capable of commanding public confidence. “A Presidency that is at the very heart of a historic scandal such as this does not have the credibility to authorise an invest…
…being chopped off on national television every day. We want to invite the President of Nigeria as our father, to come and explain to us why we are spending trillions of Naira doing coastal roads, yet Nigerians are dying'' he said While presenting the motion before the house, a heated exchange erupted with those against…
…everything to frustrate me and every single thing I do for a living - Peter Obi The Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has alleged that his life is under threat, claiming he is deliberately being frustrated and targeted by the Tinubu-led administration. Speaking during an interview on…
…with precision airstrikes, thwarting their nefarious plan. "The Theatre commends the Nigerian Air Force for this decisive and timely air interdiction, which further degraded terrorist capabilities. "The Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains resolute in sustaining offensive operations against terror…
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…