.Say Nigeria still chasing wrong cure By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Forty years after the Federal Government embraced the International Monetary Fund IMF induced Structural Adjustment Programme SAP, leading economists, civil society leaders and development experts have faulted the continued wholesale privatisation of governme…

EFCC interrogates activists Mama Pee and Randy Peter over Naira Abuse allegations Good governance activists, Peter Akah aka RandyPeter and Precious Oruche aka MamaPee were on Wednesday, July 15, invited by the police to answer questions over allegations of abuse of the Naira. Both activists were invited separately via …

'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill's cause of death revealed by agent Hollywood Actor, Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm, his agent confirmed on Thursday. Neill's family had earlier announced that the actor, globally recognized for his iconic roles in "J…

GistReel Businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose has reacted to the viral video showing him singing “On Your Mandate We Shall Stand” alongside Seyi Tinubu, insisting that his relationship with the President’s son does not mean he has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Fayose, he spent…

UK Visas and Immigration officially warned visa applicants about four key warning signs linked to visa fraud in a July 16 postThe warning flags include someone impersonating UKVI officials on social media and agents demanding cash-only paymentsUKVI directed applicants to its official government guidance page for comple…

I will use you as an example- comedian Princewill challenges military officer he spotted ass@ulting a bus driver (video) Comedian, Princewill, early this morning, challenged a military officer he spotted ass@ulting a bus driver.In a trending video, Princewill accused the military officer of punching the bus driver. He …

Delta youth leader fl0gs secondary school students seen wandering the streets of Warri during school hour A video of a youth leader in Warri, Delta State, flogging some male students of Uwangue College after he spotted them wandering the streets during school hours has gone viral on social media. The youth leader saw t…

Suspect's family is trying to manipulate the case - Man demands justice after his sister was allegedly k!lled by her boyfriend over infidelity in Rivers Sunday Igbiri, the brother to Caroline Igbiri, who was allegedly k!lled by her boyfriend has demanded justice. Police arrested the suspect identified as Richard Nangib…

Switching to an MTN 4G SIM unlocks up to 10 GB of free data plus a 100% data bonus on qualifying bundles — but only if you know exactly how to claim it. This guide explains every offer available, who qualifies, and the precise steps to activate each one.MTN rewards customers who upgrade to a 4G/LTE SIM with 10 GB of fr…

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with gunmen raiding a school in Kogi State and abducting the principal, an official of the National Examination Council (NECO) and students. Another headline features the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, saying th…

An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Farouk Aliyu, has said Nigerian Christians are now more comfortable with the party’s Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket than they were ahead of the 2023 general election, arguing that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has disproved fears of religious marginalisation. Al…

….Calls for Due Process By Denis Agbo Former Southeast spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Denge Josef Onoh, has condemned the seven-day ultimatum issued by the Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and allied groups demanding the…

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz told his US counterpart Pete Hegseth early Thursday that Israel is determined to keep its forces in “security zones” it has carved out inside Lebanon, Syria and the Gaza Strip. In a statement, Katz’s office said the two men spoke overnight and the minister “emphasised Israel’s dete…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Okonkwo, has said the exit of Peter Obi from the party left the South-East region disadvantaged and thrown into confusion during the process that led to the emergence of Rotimi Amaechi as the party’s vice presidential candidate. Okonkwo spoke on Thursday during an i…

A 15-year-old pupil, Bello Hassan, who was among the pupils abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, on Wednesday, recounted his 56-day ordeal in captivity with a message of courage, saying, “I’m not afraid to return to school.” The minor described how he and other victims trekked for an enti…

State Police: Governors won't be able to turn state police into their private army - Speaker Abbas The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has defended the proposed State Police Bill, assuring Nigerians that adequate constitutional safeguards have been included to prevent governors and politic…

Police arrest 35-year-old Nigerian man over m8rder of his girlfriend in Gambia The Gambia Police Force has arrested a 35-year-old Nigerian man, Audu Williams in connection with the m8rder of his girlfriend, Esther Tango. Esther's body was discovered on July 7, 2026, in a bush between Kitty and Siffoe villages in the We…

US Vice President JD Vance accuses Israel of secret plot against him United States Vice President, JD Vance, has accused some persons in the Israeli government of orchestrating a covert campaign aimed at undermining him over the Trump administration's efforts to negotiate a deal with Iran. Speaking with Joe Rogan on hi…

Her parents failed her- Delta state governor's aide, Ossai Ovie Success, blames parents of young lady who committed su!cide after she was allegedly r@ped by popular content creator, Odogwu Asaba Ossai Ovie Success, who is an aide to the Delta State governor, has blamed the parents of Favour Agbor, the 20-year-old lady …

Leandro Trossard joins Besiktas from Arsenal in a £15.3m deal Leandro Trossard has completed a permanent transfer from Arsenal to Besiktas. The 31-year-old spent three-and-a-half years with the Gunners after joining the club from Brighton in January 2023. The Belgian forward has signed a three-year contract with Besikt…

Kano Hisbah bans mobile movie download business over alleged violation of Islamic teachings The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned the downloading and distribution of movies through mobile phones across the state. The Deputy Commander General of the board, Dr. Mujahid Aminuddeen, who disclosed this in a statement on Th…

Ebonyi police demands autopsy on the body of nurse found de@d in Umahi's house The Ebonyi State Police Command has demanded an autopsy on the body of a 26-year-old nurse, Miss Mary Habila, who reportedly d!ed at the country home of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of the stat…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, nearly quit football after losing both his parents Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali nearly came close to quitting football after the heartbreaking loss of both his parents within a matter of weeks. His representative, Mohammed Lawal, disclosed this months after the player…

No one knows the full story except those who actually lived it" Actress Uche Ogbodo speaks on end of her marriage Actress Uche Ogbodo says going forward, she will not publicly comment on her failed marriage to her ex-husband, BobbyMaris, unless the need arises. In a post shared on IG this morning, Uche said she underst…

Six k!lled as gas truck explodes at Kogi Army checkpoint At least six people were k!lled on Tuesday night after a gas-laden truck exploded at an Army checkpoint along the Abuja-Lokoja Federal Highway in Kogi State. The explosion reportedly occurred within the Chikara Division. Police officers, personnel of the Motor Tr…