…jobs and accelerating industrial growth. The initiative was unveiled by the National Board for Technology Incubation during the National Showcase of the NextGen Innovation Challenge 2026 held at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NBTI, Dr Kazeem Raj…

…a stern warning to president Bola Tinubu that he would involve United States President Donald Trump if anything goes wrong in the forthcoming Osun state governorship election. Davido issued the warning during a live session with comedian Carter Efe. He emphasized the importance of a free, fair and credible election, st…

…comes amid ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to expand Nigeria’s international aviation partnerships and improve air connectivity. In recent months, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has intensified negotiations with several countries to review Bilateral Air Services Agreements, attract more in…

…a woman accused of brutalising a 13-year-old girl under her car in Imo State. Imo journalist and activist Chidiebube Okeoma, who disclosed this on Thursday, August 6, 2026 said he led a team of police officers to arrest the woman and rescue the battered child. Videos he shared online show the child with her eyes swolle…

…friendship following the end of their marriage. During the livestream, Haven read a personal letter reflecting on his journey of self-acceptance.Recalling his childhood, he said he was drawn to Disney princesses and enjoyed wearing glitter and mascara, describing those moments as times when he felt "more like me." He e…

…IGP Disu urged police personnel to take an active role in shaping the national conversation on the proposed establishment of State Police through informed engagement, objective analysis, and public enlightenment. Disu said these on Thursday at a one-day workshop on State Police organised by the Nigeria Police Institute…

…allegations that he operated a fraudulent e-commerce investment scheme in which professional athletes were persuaded to invest in what appeared to be profitable online stores. According to reports, investors were allegedly shown fabricated sales records and promised returns from successful e-commerce businesses that in…

…Raina Chassagne, after determining that there had been no meaningful progress toward a final judgment.According to court documents cited by TMZ, the judge dismissed the case due to a lack of activity since Chassagne filed for divorce in June 2024. Chassagne had sought to end the marriage after less than a year, citing…

…highest priorities and we continue to work with partners to achieve this.” Atutie’s original 10-year prison sentence was reduced to seven-and-a-half years after he pleaded guilty. He will also remain under supervision for 18 months after his release.

…grassroots movement capable of strengthening public participation, promoting national unity and delivering overwhelming electoral support for President Tinubu in the next presidential election”. “While the June 20, 2026 Ekiti State governorship election has come and gone, the task of building a stronger Ekiti and contr…

TV journalist recounts being slapped by an agbero while reporting in Lagos A News Central TV journalist has shared her experience after allegedly being slapped by an agbero while carrying out a street interview in Lagos. The journalist, identified as IBK, said she and her team were on the streets conducting vox pop int…

…Madison Square Garden in New York. In a chat with Boxing Scene, Warren noted that the final details remain up to His Excellency Turki Alalshikh to formally reveal. "Of course I do, but they contacted Wembley, didn't they, Sela, and asked if they would push the time back and, as far as I understand, that has not happene…

…is asking the court to declare the freezing of the account unlawful, unconstitutional and void, nullify the restriction placed on the account, compel First Bank to immediately restore unrestricted access to the funds, and permanently restrain both the EFCC and the bank from taking similar actions without due legal proc…

…motor parks and roadside loading points in Abuja to relocate to approved bus terminals or risk having their vehicles seized. The Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Transportation Secretariat, Mr Chinedum Elechi, gave the warning on Thursday during a news conference in Abuja. Elechi said all unauthorised loading points acros…

…stronger ties among the people of Osun State, while supporting efforts to foster national cohesion. The visit also highlighted Okpebholo’s engagement with traditional institutions as part of efforts to strengthen partnerships that promote peace, unity and inclusive governance.

…from the Presidency.” The ICPC chairman said investigators had also uncovered two additional fictitious agencies allegedly established by Adeyemi using forged legislative instruments: the FCT Investment Promotion Agency and the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency/Public-Private Partnership, which the suspect used to op…

…just ten days before the state governorship election. President Tinubu released a personal statement saying he was "deeply embarrassed" by the timing, noting it could look like federal interference in the upcoming election. Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga confirmed that Tinubu called Governor Adeleke directly to break t…

…involving the child within the school environment and was pursued through the criminal justice system following a report by the child's family. The court convicted Kalu on two counts of indecent assault and instilling fear in a minor. He was sentenced to one year imprisonment without the option of a fine on the first c…

GistReel United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran reached out to his administration to seek talks in a bid to avoid what he described as the “biggest attack since World War II.” Speaking in a viral video circulating online, Trump said he preferred a diplomatic agreement over military action but mainta…

…Poubeni Dickson and Dan Basime, respectively, copies of which were made available to journalists in Warri on Thursday, the union noted with delight that “the approval reflected the Oborevwori administration’s commitment to rewarding professionalism and investing in quality education.” It described the governor’s interv…

…of the management to pay their allowances. The workers, under the auspices of the National Association of Non-Teaching Staff of Nigerian Universities, FUTA branch, alleged that the institution had paid the allowances to members of staff who belonged to other associations on the campus but left them out. The angry worke…

…the commencement of trial and ordered that Ezeakolam be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre. Count Ooe read, “That you, Nwaogu Ihechimere Ezeakolam, adult, male, sometime 2025 and 2026, at Abuja and Abia State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, did directly and indirectly render support by providin…

…announcement was made at the launch of the Tinubu Light Initiative organised by the National Board for Technology Incubation, an agency under the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, on Thursday in Abuja. The Chief Executive Officer of renewable energy firm, Gigawatt Global, Yosef Abramowitz who announced the in…

…entrusted with selecting and preparing women to represent our states on the national stage, we must uphold the standards and values that our titleholders agree to embrace when accepting the honor of wearing the crown." Thom Brodeur, president and CEO of Miss USA, didn't disclose what Boltinhouse wrote in the social med…

…has been shot de@d while doing a live stream on social media outside a restaurant in Sinaloa state. César Gastélum, who had nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok and was known for making comedy videos, was filming with two friends outside a fast-food restaurant in the city of Culiacán. The three friends were dressed in th…