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…

…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 in two days, destroyed parts of his property, confiscated phones, and arrested him…

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…

The electricity infrastructure of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has been disrupted by flooding, triggering power outages across communities in Lagos and Osun States. EKEDC said electricity supply to its network had been reduced after outages on the Oshogbo-Ikej…

More than three decades after he produced Agbara Nla, Nigerian filmmaker Mike Bamiloye is taking the Christian classic to cinemas for the first time: a rare example of how holding onto intellectual property can transform a low-budget film into a long-term commercial asset. Over the years, remakes of classic films have …

…Turn It Up delivers a polished sound that perfectly complements both artists’ vocal styles. Jonna Fraser brings his signature melodic finesse, while Tiwa Savage elevates the track with her commanding presence and effortless charisma. Lyrically, the song captures the excitement of attraction, confidence, and living in t…

Timaya & Duncan Mighty – Kontrol Artists: Timaya & Duncan Mighty Song Title: Kontrol Genre: Afrobeats / Afro-Dancehall / Highlife Release Date: July 10, 2026 Nigerian music veterans Timaya and Duncan Mighty reunite on Kontrol, a vibrant collaboration that blends Afrobeats, Afro-Dancehall, and Highlife influences into a…

…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 praised the caterer’s creativity and willingness to try something different, others argued that the presentation was unnecessary…

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…

…reflecting on their journeys while embracing the rewards of hard work. Their contrasting styles complement one another, creating a dynamic collaboration that feels both authentic and refreshing. With WON DA, 1da Banton and Seyi Vibez deliver another standout addition to Nigeria’s thriving music scene. The track’s infec…

A planned visit by Cyril Ramaphosa, South African President to Ghana has been postponed after weeks of diplomatic tensions triggered by anti-foreigner protests in South Africa. The decision reflects how a domestic immigration debate has grown into a regional diplomatic crisis involving thousands of migrants, conflictin…

The Federal Government is set to receive another batch of Nigerians evacuated from South 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 a…

…since 2024 following a series of strategic missteps, including an overemphasis on lifestyle products at the expense of technical performance footwear that helped build its global reputation. After issuing cautious financial guidance in June, Nike has identified football, alongside basketball and running, as a key pilla…

FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has rejected allegations of bias against World Cup match officials 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 Frenc…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling promises made to Nigerians, declaring that he would never betray their trust. Tinubu spoke on Thursday through Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the inauguration of executives of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, established to promote the Renewed H…

Actress, Anita Joseph apologizes to Caramel plug for superimposing her face onto the influencer's photo; blames AI Nollywood actress Anita Joseph has issued a public apology to content creator Caramel Plug, following a viral controversy over an edited photograph. This comes hours after Caramel Plug publicly called out …

Content creator, Caramel Plug accuses actress Anita Joseph of stealing her photo and photoshopping face onto her body Content creator, Caramel Plug has publicly called out Nollywood actress Anita Joseph, accusing her of stealing and digitally manipulating one of her photos. According to Caramel Plug, she discovered tha…

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…

Man butchered his own mother with a machete then ran into ocean to escape cops A man viciously butchered his own mother to de@th with a machete, shoving the blade down her throat and into her liver, prosecutors said Wednesday, July 8.Armel Crawford, 26, was arraigned on murd£r charges for k!lling his mother, 61-year-ol…

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…

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…

...Black market rate weakens to N1,425/$ Nigeria's currency, the naira, 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 collate…

The Association of Chief Audit Executives of Banks in Nigeria (ACAEBIN) has intensified efforts to prepare Nigeria's banking industry for the implementation of Open Banking by taking senior banking and fintech executives on an international training and study tour focused on governance, cybersecurity, risk management, …

DJ Chicken 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 Step…