GistReel Nigeria’s Flamingos have qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Benin Republic 5-3 in the second leg of the final qualifying round to complete an 8-5 aggregate victory. The Nigerian side confirmed their place at the tournament, scheduled to be held in Morocco from October 17 to Nove…

GistReel Senior pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman has sparked reactions online after sharing relationship advice for men and women planning to go on dinner dates. Speaking during a sermon in a viral video, the clergyman described dinner dates as an opportunity for familiarisation rather than a so…

Police arrest 80-year-old man and 7 other suspects over k!lling of Benue MACBAN chairman The Benue State Police Command has announced the arrest of seven more suspects, including an 80-year-old man, in connection with the k!lling of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Be…

Bandits abduct corpse of late FRSC commander and mourners, demand N450m ransom in Kogi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the remains of a late Deputy Corps Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Augustine O. Ikwue, and the mourners accompanying his body to his hometown at Otukpo, Benue State. …

Peter Obi explains why he's suing Kenneth Okonkwo Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has vowed to withdraw from the 2027 election if any evidence presented by actor/politician, Kenneth Okonkwo proves him unfit to serve.Obi had filed a defamation suit against Okonkwo, who was rece…

Osun State Police Command has said it is following due process before taking any action over allegations that wanted criminals are hiding inside the Osun State Government House. The command also insisted that legal procedures must be observed before the premises can be accessed. The command’s position follows comments …

Nollywood actor, Oluwole Cole, professionally known as Baraka, has stated that actress Mosunmola Filani is rude and pompous. He made the claim in his latest interview with the African A-List podcast. When asked about his encounter with the actress, Baraka said “Mosun Filani was very rude, and pompous.” Narrating his or…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has called on security agencies, particularly the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, to sustain the ongoing momentum against criminal elements following the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State. The governor made the appeal while congratulating…

The Senegal Football Federation has dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw following the country’s underwhelming performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The federation announced the decision on Saturday, saying a change in leadership was necessary after the Teranga Lions failed to meet expectations at the tournament. Senegal …

The US military said Saturday it hit at least 140 targets in Iran in retaliation for an Iranian attack on another commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. “U.S. forces hit approximately 140 Iranian military targets with precision munitions launched by land- and sea-based fighter aircraft, drones, and naval vessels,” th…

GistReel The family of Michael Olugbade Oyedokun, the teacher who was killed during the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies to help recover his body. In a heartfelt statement, the family expressed gratitude for the s…

GistReel Apostle Johnson Suleman has shared his views on the financial advice often given by social commentator Geh Geh. According to Suleman, Geh Geh offers useful advice, particularly for people who are still trying to improve their financial situation. However, he argued that the advice may not apply in the same way…

Akinwole Okenile, a human rights lawyer, has called for greater transparency and an independent review of the circumstances surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), saying the controversy raises broader questions about institutional accountability and government oversight. Ok…

Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, Katsina State chapter, has urged the Katsina State Government to focus on tackling banditry rather than targeting critics, while demanding the immediate and unconditional release of public affairs analyst, Dr. Bashir Kurfi. The coalition made the call in a statement issued by its Kats…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says if he were Nigerian president he would do everything possible to make opposition parties strong and participatory in governance. Obi made this known during an interview with media entrepreneur, Chude Jideonwo, aired on Saturday. According to …

By Anayo Okoli The Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), an elite assembly of Southeastern Nigerian intellectuals, traditional rulers and stakeholders, has condemned what it calls the systematic suppression of the opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that no democracy develops without a vibrant oppo…

GistReel Argentina have booked a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in a hard-fought quarter-final in Kansas City. Julian Alvarez produced the decisive goal with a stunning long-range strike in extra time before Lautaro Martinez added another late…

Businesses across Nigeria are moving to integrate with the country’s e-invoicing framework as compliance requirements for large taxpayers take effect and medium taxpayers prepare to onboard later this year. Across the ecosystem, the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), accredited platform providers, and technical partners ar…

South African footballer Jayden Adams, 25, d!es weeks after featuiring in the World Cup Weeks after featuring for his country at the World cup, South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams, has passed at 25. SouthAfrica's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, announced his passing in a st…

Boko Haram uses AI to make bombs and plot operations A new report by The New York Times has revealed that Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters used artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok and DeepSeek, to improve bomb-making techniques and enhance their …

By Lanre Basamta There are moments in the life of an industry when progress does not look like growth. It looks like a subtraction. It looks like pain. It looks like a sudden fall in numbers that once gave comfort to executives, investors, regulators, advertisers and the public. That is what happened to Nigeria’s telec…

• ‘Gbaja should be suspended, the Presidency cannot investigate itself’ By Gabriel Ewepu The controversy over alleged fake agency, Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, said to have been facilitated by Matthew Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claimed assistance from the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Fem…

By Allison Abanum The leadership path of Senator Joseph Igiagbe Ikpea, the lawmaker representing the Edo Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, can be beautifully captured by a profound adage native to the Esan dialect. The proverb tells of a resourceful individual who once used nothing more than a …

GistReel FIFA disciplinary committee chairman Mohammad Al Kamali has declined to answer questions from the BBC regarding the decision to overturn United States striker Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension. The controversy has continued to attract criticism after Balogun was allowed to play despite receiving a red car…

GistReel Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne has joined Italian Serie A Femminile side Inter Milan on a free transfer after leaving Women’s Super League club Everton. Inter confirmed the signing on Saturday, announcing that the Nigeria international has signed a two-year contract that will keep her at the club until Ju…