Officials from the Lagos State Sports Commission received a CAF delegation in Lagos on Monday, August 3, for a pre-event inspection visitGovernor Babajide Sanwo-Olu confirmed the visit and said his team is working to ensure every detail is in order for the ceremonyLagos is preparing to host the 2026 CAF Awards, one of …
The UK government has published guidance on who qualifies for indefinite leave to remain (ILR), covering nine distinct categories of applicantsWorkers, family members, Commonwealth citizens, and refugees are among those who may be eligible to settle permanently in BritainThe residency period required to qualify for ILR…
Capital One has disclosed that it closed more than 300 bank accounts linked to the Trump Organisation in 2021, saying the decision followed an anti-money laundering review and was not politically motivated, CNN alongside other multiple media reported on Monday. Capital One PUNCH Online reports that Capital One is one o…
The Pacific island nation of Nauru officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, reverting to its traditional spelling and pronunciationPresident David Adeang said the name change marks the beginning of renewed national pride and a return to the country's pre-colonial identityThe country's international code w…
GistReel Fenerbahce have emerged as surprise contenders for the signing of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, with the Turkish giants reportedly prepared to make a major financial commitment to secure his services this summer. The England international is weighing up his future after returning from a successful…
GistReel Chelsea have confirmed the signing of experienced midfielder Jordan Henderson on a free transfer, with the former England captain joining the Blues on a two-year contract. The 36-year-old arrives at Stamford Bridge after leaving Brentford, becoming one of Chelsea’s most experienced additions as new head coach …
A video from Peller's wedding in Lagos captured the moment Iyabo Ojo and Aunty Ramota greeted each other at the lavish ceremonyThe clip, which showed Iyabo Ojo seated alongside the groom's mother, sent fans into a frenzy over the seating arrangementNigerians flooded the comments with hilarious reactions, dragging Lizzy…
GistReel Nigeria has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 CAF Awards, with Lagos set to stage African football’s biggest annual awards ceremony. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that the event will be held at the newly renovated Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, bringing together…
The Central Bank of Nigeria approved 5.71 billion banknotes for 2025, a 20.5% jump from the 4.74 billion pieces approved the previous yearNigeria's currency in circulation climbed to N5.73 trillion in 2025, continuing a sharp upward trend from N3.33 trillion recorded in 2021Local printer NSPM delivered only 62% of its …
GistReel Trabzonspor have dismissed reports claiming the club has reached an agreement to sign Mohamed Salah, despite growing speculation surrounding the Egypt international’s future. Rumours gathered ground over the weekend after reports suggested Trabzonspor were close to hijacking Besiktas’ pursuit of the former Liv…
A close friend of late singer St Janet broke down while speaking about what the juju-highlife star endured before she passed awayThe friend, identified as Nofaklife, made an emotional plea for prayers and called out people who ignored calls for help when the singer needed them mostSt Janet's death sparked a wave of rea…
A viral X post claimed Marco Rubio said people who criticise Israel would be denied a US visa, drawing over 4 million viewsThe clip came from Rubio's remarks at an antisemitism conference in May 2025, but the viral caption went further than anything he actually saidThe White House pushed back on the claim, with a senio…
Comedian and MC Edo Pikin addressed the controversy that saw Seun Kuti walk out of Peller and Jarvis' traditional weddingEdo Pikin insisted that none of the three MCs at the event compared Wizkid to the late Afrobeat legend Fela KutiThe comedian revealed that his mention of Baba Fela was directed at the DJ over music v…
Cute Abiola sent an emotional message to Broda Shaggi during a congratulatory video for Peller and Jarvis's weddingBroda Shaggi's absence from the high-profile Lagos wedding on August 1 reignited concerns about the comedian's welfareThe heartfelt message comes months after reports that Broda Shaggi was shot during a fi…
The 2026/27 Premier League season is almost here, with fans already debating which club has unveiled the best home kit ahead of the new campaign. Traditional powerhouses such as Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea have all introduced refreshed home strips, while newly promoted sides Coven…
Politics, governance, immigration and public policy dominated the headlines as the self-styled Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council denied responsibility for creating the disputed agency and sought to testify before the House of Representatives probe panel. Meanwhile, …
Hussain Sajwani is the richest person in Dubai, with an estimated net worth of $15.3 billion. He tops the list thanks to the success of DAMAC Properties, one of the UAE's leading luxury real estate developers. Other wealthy figures, including Pavel Durov, M.A. Yusuff Ali, and Joy Alukkas, also rank among Dubai's riches…
The cast of Happy Gilmore includes classic actors including Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Carl Weathers, and Bob Barker, who turned the 1996 sports comedy film into a career-defining hit. Three decades later, Adam Sandler and Julie Bowen have become household names, while Bob Barker, Carl Weathers, a…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his residence in the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State, alongside former Osun State governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, and former Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi. Makinde disclosed the visit in a post on…
Victor Osimhen scored Galatasaray's opening goal in a six-goal pre-season thriller against Rennes on FridayEsteban Lepaul completed a hat-trick to put Rennes ahead before Galatasaray rescued a draw in the dying minutesGalatasaray head coach Okan Buruk spoke to GS TV after the match, addressing his side's performancePAY…
The Nigerian Exchange closed the trading week in the red, with the All-Share Index dropping 0.84% to 245,283.68 pointsMarket breadth turned negative as 56 stocks recorded losses against only 33 that posted gains during the weekTrading activity surged to over N404 billion worth of shares changing hands, well above the p…
Senator Shehu Sani commented on the long-running feud between Olusegun Obasanjo and Atiku Abubakar on Saturday, August 1, 2026Sani said the rivalry began when Gen Zs were in nursery school and has continued even as that generation now has children of their ownThe senator's post drew widespread reactions from Nigerians …
Big Brother Naija Season 11 has unveiled Aikou and Flora as the first recipients of the season's "The Gambit" twist, guaranteeing them places in the house until the grand finale but ruling them out of the race for the ₦160 million grand prize. The announcement was made during Sunday's live show after viewers voted to d…
NNPC has released new petrol pump prices across its filling stations nationwide, with Lagos and Abuja recording fresh reductionsMotorists in Lagos now pay N1,265 per litre after a N35 cut, while Abuja's pump price falls by N15 to N1,335Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom have the cheapest NNPC petrol price at N1,235 per litre, while…
Germany's Federal Office for Migration and Refugees has outlined the conditions foreign nationals must meet to secure permanent residency in the countryMost applicants must hold a valid residence title for at least five years before they can qualify for either of Germany's two main permanent residence permitsEU Blue Ca…