The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, declined his invitation to a public debate because he knew he could not win a comparison of their records in public office. Umahi made the claim in a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special As…
Venezia director Filippo Antonelli has confirmed talks are at a very advanced stage for Sevilla striker Akor Adams, DAILY POST reports. Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano reported on Saturday that Venezia, and Sevilla have agreed on a €16m fee for the Nigeria international. Antonelli revealed there are some details to be…
The police are to arraign Adeniyi Adeyemi, the Director-General (DG) of a non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) in the Federal High Court on Tuesday. The police, in a fresh court document marked FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, presently charged Adeyemi and two others with eight counts of forgery…
GistReel Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has completed a return to South African club Chippa United ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, five months after leaving the Premier Soccer League side. The 30-year-old returns to the Eastern Cape club after spending several months without competitive football following his d…
The Ogun State Government, through the Ogun Waste Management Authority, OGWAMA, has warned traders to stop depositing waste inside markets, stressing that it later turn to dumpsites and constitutes environmental and health hazards. The Managing Director of OGWAMA, Farouk Akintunde, noted that if they fail to yield the …
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two suspected terrorists and recovered two motorcycles during a fighting patrol in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The development was disclosed in a report by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security analyst covering the Lake Chad region. According…
Some car dealers have expressed mixed reactions to the Federal Government’s revised tariff regime, which includes a reduction in import duties on vehicles. The dealers spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. They said that the policy would reduce vehicle prices, lower business costs and benefit bu…
A notorious bandit commander, identified as Kachalla Sani Yellow, has been killed in Zamfara State by local hunters and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force. The bandit kingpin was reportedly killed in Anka Local Government Area of the state after a gun battle between the vigilantes and a group of armed bandits who…
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…
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 …
…of a black outfit lies in its adaptability. By simply swapping a shoe, altering a hairstyle, or shifting from muted silver studs to bold gold jewelry, the exact same base attire can serve entirely different cultural mandates. 1. The Burial: A Symbol of Dignified Grief Historically and culturally, black has long been th…
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 …