UK band, Squeeze cancels Virginia concert after worker is crushed to death by tour bus British rock band Squeeze cancelled its scheduled concert in Virginia after a worker was killed in a tragic incident at the venue before the show. The music band was due to perform at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia, on Thursday night,…

…of her actions. Psychiatrists and people close to Clancy, as well as her estranged husband, were among the witnesses who testified about her fragile mental health during the trial. During closing arguments, Reddington, Clancy's lawyer, said she had made numerous pleas for help before the killings but had received "lous…

…after Monaco had pulled out of a deal to sell Lamine Camara to Chelsea, when they were banking on Balogun finalising his move. Balogun, who was at the centre of controversy at the World Cup after US President Donald Trump successfully intervened to force FIFA to suspend a red card so he could play against Belgium in th…

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the National Community Food Bank Programme in Cross River State as part of efforts to tackle food insecurity and malnutrition among vulnerable Nigerians. Tinubu, who flagged off the programme in Calabar on Friday, said three food banks were being launched simultaneou…

…operations, inter-agency collaboration and sustained patrols to tackle kidnapping, banditry, cattle rustling, arms trafficking and other crimes. He said, “Within the period under review, the Command intensified its fight against all forms of crime and criminality, especially kidnapping, banditry, cattle rustling, and a…

…Point Moorings (SPMs) and incorporates advanced processing technology that meets World Bank, United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), European emission standards, and Nigerian regulatory requirements. “Its integrated port infrastructure includes multiple quays capable of handling Panamax vessels, liquid car…

…by this speech, knowing fully well that their brother, their sister, their son, their husband fought and died for this country, I am really, really sorry," he said.Bad eggs still in his crosshairsDespite the apology, Otse made clear he was not withdrawing his broader criticism of corruption within the security services…

…morning of 3rd September 2026, mounting pressure on the kidnappers and forcing them to abandon the victim and flee. “The woman was subsequently located and rescued unharmed and has since been reunited with her family. “The Command has intensified efforts to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.” Police rescue abd…

…the rule of law and possible compensation for Nigerians whose property was damaged or abandoned during attacks. An early-warning mechanism under a proposed Nigeria-South Africa memorandum of understanding remains unresolved, Alexander said. The agreement, which would allow the countries to share information and respond…

…the backdrop of a broader national conversation around insecurity in Nigeria, covering banditry, kidnappings and violence attributed to "unknown gunmen" across several regions.VeryDarkMan's video drew mixed reactions on social media as some netizens mocked and questioned whether he apologised out of fear, while others…

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios gets one-month ban for testing positive for coc@ine use Nick Kyrgios has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for coc@ine, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said. The Australian, 31, failed a drugs test during an ATP Tour event in Mallorca in June 2026. The form…

…captors in deadly confrontations. He said security forces could force terrorists to abandon their captives by strategically surrounding their locations and cutting off their means of survival. According to Musa, terrorists often flee when they detect the presence of security forces, particularly when confronted with ae…

…footage shows an excavator from the Anambra State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development tearing down illegal shanties. In a terrifying moment, the machine destroys a building just feet away from a woman and child who are desperately trying to grab their things and escape at the last second. The video has…

GistReel Billionaire businessman Obi Cubana has gifted veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie a new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 after she was recently mocked online over her old phone. In a video shared on social media, Obi Cubana surprised the actress with the new device, capturing her reaction as he presented her with th…

Content creator Jarvis broke down in tears on a livestream, claiming her husband Peller ignored her calls during their UK tourThe pregnant creator said she has been left alone at home, cleaning the apartment while Peller spends time with billionaire King Ochacho and his sonJarvis's emotional outburst sparked heated deb…

…N1,322.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira fell to N1,322.5 per dollar from N1,324.5 per dollar on Wednesday, indicating N2 appreciation for the naira. Consequently, the margin between the parallel…

…served as a permanent symbol that the government had fulfilled its pledge and had not abandoned the Ogoni people. “Ten years ago in this very place, the flag-off of the Ogoni cleanup took place. Today, we return to affirm that commitment. The monument stands as a permanent reminder of a promise made and a promise kept,…

…equipment, marble and stone, metal, steel and aluminium systems, modular construction, urban design, landscaping, windows, doors and façades. Nigeria’s construction output stood at about $54bn in 2025, according to Market Research and ResearchAndMarkets, while the sector is projected to grow by 3.1 per cent in 2026 and…

…learners could also acquire foreign languages and other global competencies without abandoning Nigerian languages and culture. Babatunde, who is the Chief Business Officer of Blooming Greens School, said the school had partnered with the Confucius Institute to teach pupils Mandarin. She added that the school, which run…

…projects and other palliative programmes by lawmakers could find their way back to bandits and terrorists. “Those bikes… before you know it, it’s already back to the bandits and that’s what they’re using. So we must stop that, we must be able to identify markets,” he said. Musa said security agencies had identified ill…

Treasure Okegbola, a Lagos student who nearly abandoned her education due to lack of support, scored 339 in her JAMB exam and became the best in her schoolA man named Alex Onyia visited her home in Bariga in 2024 and gifted her a laptop, pledging to support her journey into software studies at UNILAGTwo years later, Al…

Bruno Mars and Jessica Caban dated for over 13 years, one of Hollywood's longest-running low-key romances, before signs of a split emerged in late 2024. They never married. So, how did they meet, why did they keep things private, why did a proposal never come, and what do the signs say about their current status?Bruno…

…celebrate the 60th birthday of the Vice President, describing Shettima’s journey through banking, public administration, executive leadership, the legislature and the Vice Presidency as one defined by preparation and service. Shettima, who was born in Maiduguri on September 2, 1966, clocked 60 on Wednesday. In the trib…

…Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.OPay, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech companies, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that it plans to suspend or discontinue its operations in the country.The company gave the clarification…

…the dismissal, Raina Chassagne had been warned by a judge to serve her estranged husband with divorce papers or risk the case being thrown out of court, a warning she ultimately did not heed in time.Did Raina and Tory stay close?Despite the divorce filing, the couple appeared to maintain a family bond. Even after filin…