By Folarin Kehinde The National Population Commission (NPC) has stressed the importance of a credible, technology-driven Population and Housing Census, saying Nigeria cannot effectively plan or allocate resources without accurate population data. The Chairman of the Commission, Dr Aminu Yusuf, stated this in Abuja duri…
GistReel Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has recalled an incident that he says perfectly captures the competitive mindset of football icon Cristiano Ronaldo. According to Evra, Ronaldo once lost a game of table tennis to former teammate Rio Ferdinand while other players celebrated Ferdinand’s victory. Ev…
GistReel The Nigerian military has confirmed that Lieutenant Felix Ademe Isaac lost his life during the operation that successfully rescued 44 abducted pupils and teachers from the Old Oyo National Park. According to reports, the 28-year-old Nigerian Army officer paid the ultimate sacrifice while participating in the c…
Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspected cult members allegedly terrorising residents of the Apapa, Ijora and Badia areas of the state. The suspects were apprehended over the weekend by operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) following credible intelligence on their alleged criminal…
Six-month old baby rescued from a burning building in Oyo The Oyo State Fire Service rescued a six-month-old baby from a burning building in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area of Oyo State on Saturday night, July 11. According to reports, a gas leak resulted in the fire outbreak that engulfed the ground floor of the …
In the fast-moving world of fashion, trends come and go with the seasons. “Neon pink” might dominate the runway in the spring, while “earthy browns” take over by the winter. Yet, amidst this constant cycle of change, one hue remains entirely untouched by time: black. Far from being just a safe choice or a fallback opti…
Five hospitalised as rabid dog attacks residents in Yobe Five persons are receiving medical treatment after a rabid dog attacked residents and livestock in Malam Matari community on the outskirts of Damaturu, Yobe State, prompting authorities to launch an emergency response to prevent the spread of rabies.The Yobe Stat…
Former Sweden striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has hit out at Noni Madueke while also hailing Jude Bellingham after England’s World Cup quarter-final 2-1 win against Norway on Saturday. Ibrahimovic said Madueke made the wrong decision during the encounter against Norway, as he also lauded Bellingham, insisting that the Rea…
Electrician electrocuted while repairing transformer in Rivers An electrician has reportedly d!ed after being electrocuted while carrying out repair work on a transformer in Mbodo Aluu, Rivers State. The incident occurred on Friday, July 10, 2026. According to eyewitnesses, the electrician was repairing electrical cabl…
Four family members linked to terrorists flee ISWAP enclave, surrender to troops in Borno Four family members linked to terrorists have surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI after escaping from an insurgent enclave in the Mandara Mountains of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Intelligence sources told …
Some of you congratulating me destroyed my first marriage - Nigerian woman calls out "well-wishers" as she remarries A Nigerian woman, Bertha Uche Nnaji, who remarried has accused some "well wishers" of destroying her first marriage. Nnaji stated this in a Facebook post on Sunday, July 12, 2026 after she shared a phot…
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki A coalition of civil society organisations in Ebonyi State has threatened legal action against the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) over alleged illegal billing practices, indiscriminate disconnections and other complaints by electricity consumers. The coalition, led by the Human …
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has called for an autopsy to determine the cause of death of a physiotherapist, Miss Mary Habila, who died in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Habila and Miss Anita Baski are employees of the David Umahi Federal University of Health…
GistReel Nigerian content creator Jarvis has stirred reactions online after revealing the conditions guests must meet before attending her anticipated white wedding to fellow streamer Peller. In a video making the rounds online, Jarvis made it clear that she doesn’t want guests arriving empty-handed, adding that she ex…
Yoruba nation freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Igboho, has said President Bola Tinubu spared no effort in making sure that the kidnapped school children and their teachers in Oyo State regained freedom. Igboho said the government under Tinubu is determined to deal with all forms of criminalities in Nigeria. The stu…
Isaac Fayose has urged Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to direct her call for help to APC governors, saying they hold the key to alleviating poverty in their states. Fayose gave the advice in a post on his official Instagram page while reacting to the recent appeal by the First Lady who called on Afrobeats artistes…
The Federal Government has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who died at the age of 74. Following his passing, Qatar declared a four-day period of national mourning beginning Monday. Government ministries and public institutions will suspend work,…
By Golok Nanmwa JOS – No fewer than nine members of the same family, including a two-month-old baby, were killed in a fresh attack by suspected gunmen on Kum and Wereng-Camp communities in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State late Saturday night. The attack, according to residents, began at about 11:30 p.m. on …
By Olasunkanmi Akoni A Lagos State Special Offences (Mobile) Court has sentenced a 67-year-old lawyer, Taiwo Abidemi, to seven months’ imprisonment for violating the state’s environmental laws. Abidemi was convicted after pleading guilty to a three-count charge bordering on breach of peace, indiscriminate dumping of re…
GistReel Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has shared his thoughts on relationships and marriage, advising people not to choose partners based solely on virginity or physical qualities. In a message shared on X (formerly Twitter), the actor noted that while virginity may represent purity, it does not automatically …
… lauds Tinubu,security operatives on release of kidnapped pupils, teachers in Oriire LGA Oyo state Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland has urged government to secure communities sharing border with the National Park. The monarch while reacting to the release of the pupils and teachers kidnapped in Y…
Nigerian TikTok creator, Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, has revealed that he has privately enrolled in a marriage counselling class ahead of his white wedding with his wife, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, known as Jarvis. Speaking in a recent livestream, Peller disclosed that the counselling class was par…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has issued a fresh flash flood warning for 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The agency placed Bauchi, Jigawa, Taraba, Adamawa, Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa, and Kogi among the northern states at high risk of flooding between July 11 and July 20, 2026. According to…
The excitement that usually comes with school graduations is increasingly being overshadowed by rising costs, as many Nigerian parents say celebrations have become a measure of financial strength rather than academic accomplishment. In Lagos, July marks more than the end of school. Families are scrambling to cover grad…
GistReel Jurgen Klopp has reached an agreement in principle to become the new head coach of Germany’s men’s national team following the country’s disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The former Liverpool manager held talks with senior officials of the German Football Association (DFB) in New York on Friday,…