GistReel France booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a convincing 2-0 victory over Morocco, ending the Atlas Lions’ impressive tournament run. Didier Deschamps’ side secured a third consecutive World Cup semi-final appearance through second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Demb…
…Africa. The decision reflects how a domestic immigration debate has grown into a regional diplomatic crisis involving thousands of migrants, conflicting official accounts and growing concerns over African unity. Here is what happened and why it matters. Why was Ramaphosa supposed to visit Ghana? Ramaphosa was expected…
…Africa, with the fourth evacuation flight which landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday evening. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Air Peace-operated flight is scheduled to arrive at 7:30 p.m., bringing home a total of 284 passengers, including 12 infants. The ministry…
…States, fuelled by the rise of Major League Soccer and increasing interest in international competitions. According to Nielsen, more than 62 million people already followed the sport in the U.S. before the World Cup kicked off, making America the world's fourth-largest soccer fan base. The month-long tournament has onl…
…following Argentina's Round of 16 victory over Egypt, insisting there was no external influence on the officiating. In comments published on FIFA's official website, Collina defended the refereeing team led by French official François Letexier, who came under heavy criticism after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback win…
…the country. He insisted that the ongoing reforms would eventually deliver lasting national prosperity. "My administration remains committed to building a stronger nation in spite of the difficult decisions taken since assuming office," he said. The President, who addressed supporters, political leaders, traditional ru…
…after Caramel Plug publicly called out the movie star for taking a photo she had originally shared online, removing her face, and superimposing her head onto the image. Anita has now cleared the air, apologized for the "mix-up," and blamed her "AI boy" for generating the image. See Caramel's reaction to the apology bel…
Appeal court upholds d3ath sentence for Islamic cleric who m8rdered Kwara college female student The Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin has upheld the d3ath sentence imposed on an Islamic cleric Abdulrahman Bello for the m8rder of Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal, a student of the Kwara State College of Education, dismissing his ap…
…was arraigned Wednesday on charges of second-degree murd£r and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon and ordered held without bail by Judge Sharifa Milena Nasser-Cuellar.Joanne, a retired city corrections officer, was found inside the home around 10:40 a.m. Tuesday and pronounced de@d at the scene.The mother an…
GistReel Nigerian media personality Tunde Perry has recounted the incident that made him lose admiration for singer May D despite once being one of his biggest fans. Sharing the story during a TikTok Live session, Perry recalled attending one of May D’s performances at the Fela’s shrine in 2012, at the peak of the sing…
…is coming under renewed pressure in the parallel foreign exchange (FX) market as seasonal demand for dollars for summer travel, overseas school fees and business trips gathers momentum, widening the gap with the official exchange rate. Data collated from currency dealers showed the naira, which strengthened to about N1…
…of Open Banking by taking senior banking and fintech executives on an international training and study tour focused on governance, cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory readiness. The initiative comes as Nigerian financial institutions position themselves for the next phase of digital financial services, with…
…arrested over video on Seyi Tinubu - Lawyer Controversial disc jockey and TikTok personality Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, has reportedly been arrested in Ikeja, Lagos, over a viral video containing remarks against Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His lawyer, Rotimi Stephen, disclo…
Arsenal sign French Goalkeeper Illan Meslier from Leeds United Arsenal have announced the signing of French goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a two-year deal following his departure from Leeds United last week. The 26-year-old goalkeeper is expected to join the squad to provide valuable depth to the club's goalkeeping option…
…to establish the circumstances surrounding the funds and determine any operational or logistical connections. The latest surrender underscores the growing pressure being mounted on terrorist hideouts across the Mandara Mountains through sustained ground operations, forcing more insurgents and their relatives to abandon…
…to combating cultism and other violent crimes across the state. "He warns criminal elements to desist from unlawful activities or face the full weight of the law. "He also urges members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police to support ongoing efforts to rid Bayelsa State of c…
…kidnappers who abducted his brothers in 2019, saying he chose not to negotiate with criminals rather than encourage the growing menace of kidnapping for ransom.Lawal said his decision was based on his conviction that paying ransom only emboldens criminal groups to continue abducting innocent people.The governor disclos…
…The closed-door meeting, which lasted for over two hours, had in attendance the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.); Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Isa; and the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lieute…
…moved the hearts of many after sharing how a road accident while returning from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp left her with a spinal cord injury that changed her life forever. Her story, shared in an emotional TikTok video by a close friend, has quickly gone viral. Accident Changed Her Life S…
GistReel Geovany Quenda, Chelsea’s newest addition, aims to follow in Cristiano Ronaldo’s footsteps, leaving Sporting’s academy for the challenge and exposure of the Premier League. Quenda, who is sometimes compared stylistically to Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka, began his career with an anecdote that has since become par…
…that they could face arrest for renting properties to undocumented foreign nationals. According to Eye Witness News, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli made the call during a crime-fighting community imbizo held in Mzingazi in northern KZN, where thousands of community members gathered to discuss ideas to tackle crime o…
…and military personnel has rescued a kidnapped staff member of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and thwarted coordinated bandit attacks following separate operations in Gummi, Talata Mafara and Gusau Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. The spokesperson for the Zamfara State Police Command, DSP…
…Nigeria must now submit their applications directly to the Nigerian Embassy and its regional consulates following an immediate policy shift by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The directive comes after the immigration authority officially disengaged Online Integrated Solution (OIS Services), the long-standing thi…
…According to law enforcement, the jubilation quickly spiraled into a confrontational situation as the Argentina supporters clashed with a group of Egyptian fans who were also present in the area. Authorities intervened to disperse the crowds, citing significant disruption to local traffic flow and a breach of public o…
…a ransom of N2m'' Edafe said The police spokesman said the suspect switched off his personal phone, making it difficult for the family to suspect his involvement in the abduction. The family reported the incident to the police despite threats from the k!dnappers that the child would be k!lled if law enforcement authori…