Impressed by the superlative performance of Imo students in the just concluded International STEM olympiad in Rome, Governor Hope Uzodimma has approved a grand reception for them. Whereas Onyedikachi Egejurum, an eleven year old got a gold and emerged the best in mathematics in the world in the primary category, Don An…

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has commended the Northern States Governors’ Forum for establishing the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund, describing it as a landmark regional initiative to strengthen the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes across the Nort…

GistReel Schoolchildren and teachers rescued after being abducted in Oyo State have expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and Nigerian security operatives for the efforts that led to their safe return. In a video circulating online, the victims thanked the President for prioritizing their rescue and co…

Former Minister of Aviation and ambassador designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has met with the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in Abuja. Fani-Kayode disclosed this via his X handle on Friday. According to him, the meeting was aimed at discussing his preparations for the diplo…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arraigned an alleged drug kingpin, Anochili Innocent, three Mexican nationals and six other Nigerians before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos over the operation of a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Mowe Forest, Ogun State. The defendants face an 11-cou…

GistReel Popular content creator Jarvis has expressed frustration after social media users repeatedly compared her to Mr. Ibu, saying the comments amount to body-shaming. In a viral video circulating online, Jarvis addressed the trend, questioning why many people had started referring to her as “Mr. Ibu” because of her…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday adjourned judgment in the forfeiture suit filed by the EFCC against 57 properties linked to former Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, until July 15. The case, fixed for judgment before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, could not go on because the judge did not sit. The News Agency o…

GistReel A Nigerian woman has sparked widespread reactions on social media after opening up about what she described as some of the “stupid” things she did out of love while she was in a relationship with her ex-boyfriend. In a viral video making the rounds online, the woman reflected on several sacrifices she made dur…

GistReel Nollywood actor Stan Nze has reacted emotionally to a recent interview featuring NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying it renewed his hope for a better Nigeria. In a video shared on his Instagram page, Stan Nze admitted he was deeply moved after watching Obi speak about the challenges he has allegedly …

GistReel A video circulating widely on social media has sparked mixed reactions after a man was reportedly hospitalized for accidentally eating hair relaxer he allegedly mistook for ice cream. According to reports accompanying the viral clip, the incident occurred after the man opened a refrigerator and found a small c…

By Peter Egwuatu & Yinka Kolawole Nigeria's capital market has received a significant boost after S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) placed the country on its 2027 Country Classification Watchlist for potential reclassification from a Standalone Market to a Frontier Market, citing improvements in the country's regulatory …

By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Pump price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), otherwise known as diesel, have recorded significant hikes in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Warri. This comes against a relatively stable prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol despite fears of pressure from a renewed hostility in…

By FRED CHUKWULOBE As another July 10 comes around, public attention naturally returns to the dramatic abduction of Governor Chris Ngige in 2003, an event that remains one of the darkest episodes in Nigeria's democratic history. But beyond the crisis itself, the date also brings back deeply personal memories of how I u…

ONE day, one trouble best describes our experience as a nation of peoples in our country called Nigeria. By the way, One Day One Trouble is a popular Nigerian Nollywood comedy-drama movie on the life a man trying to survive doing various jobs while dealing with a cantankerous wife, until a rich woman enters his life an…

***They jumped fence into my compound, destroyed security wire ***They questioned me about my son's whereabouts ABUJA - Pa Adetunji Adeniyi, father of Adeyemi, the self-styled director-general of the "phantom" Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, has said police operatives raided his home thrice …

GistReel Nollywood actor Chief Imo has sparked reactions on social media after strongly criticizing people who claim that marriage and having children should not be regarded as achievements. In a viral video circulating online, the actor expressed disbelief over the growing opinion that personal success should not be m…

GistReel A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a man reacted with disbelief after he and other guests were served food on shovel-shaped plates during an event. The unusual serving style quickly attracted attention online, with many social media users sharing mixed reactions. While some prais…

GistReel A video circulating on social media has sparked widespread reactions after a young man was allegedly arrested for ordering drinks and collecting cash worth about ₦9 million at a nightclub despite reportedly having no money in his bank account. According to reports, the incident occurred after the young man all…

Liberia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Ethel Davis, says Liberia remains eternally grateful to Nigeria for standing by the country during its darkest moments, stressing that such a gesture was unforgettable. She stated this during a meeting with her Nigerian counterpart, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, the Minister…

GistReel A lady has sparked widespread reactions on social media after sharing why she avoids making friendships with men, claiming that many eventually reveal romantic or sexual intentions. In a viral video circulating online, the woman said her personal experiences have convinced her that most men do not approach fri…

•As diesel prices rises across major depots By Udeme Akpan The Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Wednesday trimmed its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by ¦ 1 per litre, even as diesel prices climbed across several petroleum depots in Lagos, reflecting mixed trends in Nigeria's downst…

The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The vital oil and gas corridor is a key point of contention in the Middle East war, with Tehran insisting on control of the strait despite it being open to free passage …

South Korea’s highest court upheld ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol’s seven-year prison sentence on Thursday over crimes tied to his botched 2024 martial law declaration and its chaotic aftermath. The case covered accusations that Yoon had obstructed cabinet deliberations and used forged signatures of the prime minister in t…

By Victor Ahiuma-Young Safeguarding workers’ rights is a prerequisite for quality jobs, fair labour mobility, and sustained competitiveness. The key challenge lies in ensuring that these rights are effectively realised in practice. This was the central message of Peter van Rooij, ILO Regional Director for Europe and Ce…

***NASS divided as Reps probe N1.3bn insertion; Senate blocks fresh inquiry ***You can't be judge and jury in your case, Atiku flays Tinubu By Henry Umoru, Omeiza Ajayi, Gift Odekina & Luminous Jannamike ABUJA - THE brewing storm over the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, took a …