The Naira on Wednesday further depreciated at the official market, trading at N1,379.06 per dollar. Data from the official website of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed that the Naira lost N3.32. This represented a 0.24 per cent loss compared with Tuesday, when the local currency traded at N1,375.74. The Naira,…

…and development. The ceremony was attended by senior military officers, government officials, traditional rulers, families of the recruits and other dignitaries. It featured a parade, precision drills and the presentation of awards to outstanding recruits.

…the National Drug Use Summit, jointly convened by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Abuja on Wednesday. Speaking on the summit's theme, "Addressing Illicit Drug Use and Trafficking: A Call to National Action,"…

…by him at the Federal High Court, Abuja, to seek clarification and obtain his official university transcript. According to the statement, Nnaji was neither charged with any offence nor appeared before the court as an accused person. The statement said the matter was adjourned to October 20, 2026, after attempts by part…

…Imo North District, Ifeanyi Araraume, has disowned a statement circulating on social media purportedly issued by him on the Imo North Senatorial primary, describing it as false, unauthorised and the handiwork of mischief makers. In a disclaimer issued on Wednesday by his Communications team, Araraume specifically dista…

…Frederick Leonard has publicly provided further details about the divorce beyond their social media posts.

…performance against all the different challenges. So proud to be a part of this special team. Thanks for all the support, another big one Saturday.” England will face Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals, with Erling Haaland’s side advancing after a surprise victory over Brazil.

…who is facing charges over the controversial agency, spoke during a video call with social critic Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, on Wednesday, July 8. "I established that amount (rumoured N400 million) for the agency's office out of passion for the country. I wanted to bring in foreign investors to Niger…

…state what exactly she was celebrating, it is possible that she was referring to the official end of her marriage. For the past few weeks, she had been throwing shade at her ex-husband while urging him to show up in court so their divorce proceedings can be concluded. by Linda Ikeji at 08/07/2026 4:32 PM | Share this S…

…regional security operations. The forum urged all member states to honour their financial pledges promptly and consistently to sustain the initiative. It also called on traditional rulers, civil society organisations, the media and citizens to support the board in delivering its mandate. The forum resolved to tackle po…

…thanks to her size 30R breasts. But while her body has brought her fame and financial success, it has also made dating a nightmare. Summer lives with a rare condition called macromastia, which causes her breasts to continue growing. Because of this, she says many men struggle to see past her body, leaving her feeling o…

…Nigerian street-pop sensation Shallipopi has reached a major career milestone, officially surpassing 1 billion streams across all credits on Spotify. With the achievement, Shallipopi becomes the 21st Nigerian artist to cross the 1 billion-stream mark on the platform, further cementing his place among the country’s fast…

…and entrepreneur Mr Eazi has reached another impressive career milestone, officially surpassing 2 billion streams across all credits on Spotify. With this achievement, Mr Eazi becomes the 12th Nigerian artist to cross the 2 billion-stream mark on the platform, further cementing his legacy as one of the pioneers of Afro…

…Related Offences Commission (ICPC) announced the arrest of El-Rufai’s personal physician, Prof. Bello Abubakar. She told reporters that the former governor, who she said is managing high blood pressure and high blood sugar, has been unable to receive proper medical attention. In an emotional message directed at Preside…

GistReel ‎Chioma, the biological sister to Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo has taken to social media once again to mourn his death. ‎ ‎It would be recalled that the movie star passed away in after a prolonged battle with kidney cancer. ‎ ‎ Alexx Ekubo’s Burial ‎His burial rites were held in his hometown Arochukwu, Abia St…

…small" Story sparks reactions online The account has attracted widespread reactions on social media, with many users expressing amusement over the unexpected classroom encounter. Others criticised the lecturer’s conduct, arguing that educators should prioritise teaching over giving personal lectures unrelated to the co…

GistReel The Egyptian Football Association has formally asked FIFA to remove the match officials who handled Egypt’s controversial 2026 World Cup last-16 defeat to Argentina national football team. Egypt submitted an official complaint following Tuesday’s dramatic 3-2 loss in Atlanta, claiming several refereeing decisi…

GistReel A woman has sparked debate on social media after recounting a conversation with her friend, who discovered a hotel receipt in her husband’s pocket and later learnt that he had spent time with another woman amid their prolonged marital dispute. According to the narration, the wife confronted her husband after f…

GistReel A lady has sparked conversations on social media after expressing disappointment over the response she received from someone she assisted financially, saying the experience left her feeling that many people no longer appreciate simple acts of kindness. According to the woman, the person had contacted her the p…

GistReel A man has stirred conversations on social media after sharing the experience of a woman whose marriage was allegedly affected by her difficult relationship with her mother-in-law, despite living outside Nigeria. According to the narrator, the woman married her husband even though she knew his mother did not ap…

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Uganda Law Association bans bowing to judges and saying 'your lordship' honorifics in decolonisation drive The Uganda Bar Association has directed lawyers across the country to stop bowing to judges and discontinue the use of colonial-era honorifics in courtrooms, saying the practices are outdated and inconsistent with…

…The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned members of the public, businesses and financial institutions against rejecting the standard ₦100 banknote, reaffirming that it remains legal tender and must be accepted for transactions across the country.The clarification follows reports that some Nigerians have refused to…

…k!ll Katsina man after collecting ransom he delivered for release of his business associate Bandits have k!lled a Katsina man, Alhaji Muhammad Bala, popularly known as Baba Balan Illo, after collecting the ransom money he delivered for the release of his kidnapped friend and business associate. Security analyst, Bakats…

…initial response. Instead, it urged the president to constitute an independent judicial panel made up of trusted Nigerians, insisting that only such a body could produce findings capable of commanding public confidence. “A Presidency that is at the very heart of a historic scandal such as this does not have the credibi…