As political alignment intensifies across Nigeria, Ogun State voters face a distinctly narrow field for the upcoming 2027 governorship election. Although the Independent National Electoral Commission has yet to publish its final consolidated candidate list for all states, the contest in Ogun is rapidly consolidating in…

The Bayelsa State Government has approved the implementation of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance and the Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance for academic and non-academic staff of its three universities. The Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Akpe, announced the approval on Friday during a resumed meeting with th…

Mohbad: DNA is not recognized in our laws as a way of proving the paternity of a child - Abuja lawyer Stan Alieke (video) An Abuja-based legal practitioner, Stan Alieke, has ignited a fierce online debate after asserting that DNA tests hold secondary status under Nigerian law when determining child paternity. In a vira…

…a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Unit to strengthen the management of electoral data, voter registration and the transmission of results ahead of the 2027 general election. The Chairman of the Commission, Prof Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, announced this on Friday during a courtesy visit by a delegation from […] The post…

Mum confronts predator upskirting a young girl in shopping centre (video) A young girl was out shopping with her mum when a predator began filming under her skirt. Alex Allegretto has been sentenced after he was caught on CCTV filming beneath the young girl's skirt in a Cardiff shopping centre. He then tried to run awa…

GistReel Social commentator and businessman Isaac Fayose has reacted to the controversies surrounding the recently concluded Osun State governorship election, lamenting the alleged loss of lives and the huge sums reportedly spent by political parties. Taking to his Instagram page, Fayose claimed that 29 people had lost…

In Osun State, I know a man I raised who is nicknamed "Half Salary" - President Tinubu taunts Aregbesola (video) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has brought up the "Half Salary" nickname associated with former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola. Tinubu made the remark on Thursday, August 20, 2026 while receiving Osun Stat…

Nigeria may possess one of Africa’s largest hydrocarbon endowments, but the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has warned that the country can no longer rely on the sheer size of its oil and gas reserves to win the increasingly competitive battle for global investment capital. PUNCH Online re…

Isaac Fayose, younger brother of a former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has lamented being abandoned by politicians he backed in past elections. He said he now felt like “a lonely voice in the wilderness” after years of personal and financial sacrifice for figures who later turned their backs on him. The businessma…

Industrialist Aliko Dangote, through the Aliko Dangote Foundation, has pledged ₦600m towards the construction of a girls’ hostel at Lagos State University and offered employment opportunities to first-class graduates in Engineering and Sciences, the university management has disclosed. The commitments were announced on…

GistReel Pastor Korede Komaiya has told worshippers that they could become millionaires within 90 days if they follow his teachings. Komaiya made the statement in a viral video while preaching about supernatural speed and the role of God’s presence in achieving extraordinary results. Komaiya speaks on wealth and speed …

The Special Committee on the Museum of West African Art on Thursday submitted its report to the Edo State Government, noting that the state invested N3.8bn in the project. The committee, headed by a former governor of Edo State and Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, was given the mandate to verify the ownership status of MOWAA…

"I didn't marry my ex-husband because of money. My father was very wealthy, I didn't grow up poor" - Interior designer, Ehi Eghebor Interior designer, Ehi Eghebor has opened up about her failed marriage, explaining that she did not marry her ex-husband because of his wealth, as she came from a wealthy family herself. S…

…on the network. Hitherto, the product gave subscribers six free call minutes and 50 MB data for every 6 minutes of talk. Now, apart from getting the free 6 minutes, they also get FREE 100MB (50 MB More). This offer is the best-value tariff plan for customers in Nigeria and reinforces Glo as the network that gives more…

"He never treated her nicely. He b£at her because I slept at her house" - Phyna speaks on Sheggz and Bella's breakup BBNaija star Phyna has made fresh allegations about the relationship between former housemates Bella Okagbue and Sheggz, claiming that Sheggz was controlling towards Bella and did not want her to mainta…

The 2026/27 Premier League season began on August 21, 2026, with Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry CityOpta’s supercomputer gave Arsenal the highest chance of winning the title, with Manchester City second All three newly promoted clubs are predicted to be relegated, with Hull City facing the highest drop riskPAY…

The Nigerian Navy has vowed to sustain stronger operations against piracy, sea robbery, crude oil theft, illegal oil bunkering, smuggling and other forms of maritime criminality in Cross River State. The Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Chiedozie Okehie, made this known on Thursday during th…

Eleven drug couriers have been convicted for their involvement in a plot to smuggle cannabis worth £13.8m into the United Kingdom through Birmingham Airport. The National Crime Agency investigated the group after Border Force officers arrested them in August 2024 and seized the Class B drug packed into 22 suitcases. Ac…

Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to step aside from the 2027 presidential race and support the party’s candidate, Peter Obi. The call was made by the NDC Director of New Media and Strategic Communications, Theo Abu Agada, in a pos…

Publisher and former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, has said he would go to great lengths to support President Bola Tinubu if his administration practised the democratic principles they fought for during the military era. Momodu said he would even “swim to the depth of the Atlantic Ocean” for Tinubu if the Preside…

You have been banned from coming to perform in Edo state. If we catch you, we will tell boys to remove your teeth with sl@ps - Gov. Okpebholo's aide publicly thre@tens Davido The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Edo State on Digital Media, Kassy Chukwu, has "barred" singer Davido from coming to the state to …

Nigerian lady in the UK goes viral following her emotional reaction after finding out she passed her GCSE exam (video) A Nigerian lady in the UK has gone viral following her emotional reaction after finding out she passed her GCSE exams. The young lady sat for her GCSE examinations weeks ago and recently received her r…

The Akwa Ibom State Government said it is targeting a total of 110,000 women for empowerment across the 31 Local Government Areas of the state through cooperative societies in October this year. The State Governor, Umo Eno, announced the plan during the launch of the Federal Government’s rural women empowerment initiat…

…a statement issued on Friday by his Senior Technical Adviser on Information Systems and Data Analysis, Dr Abimbola Fasanu, Doro said the revised policy would provide a stronger national framework for translating Nigeria’s international migration commitments into coordinated action. “The framework would strengthen the p…

…product design, youth safety policies, algorithms and handling of children’s personal data under intense scrutiny. At the centre of the case are allegations that Meta deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to make young users spend more time on the platforms, while misleading the public about the potential risks.…