By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday rejected President Bola Tinubu’s decision to hand the investigation into the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) scandal to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), argu…

House of Reps members in rowdy session over motion to summon President Tinubu The House of Representatives was thrown into a rowdy session today, July 8, following a motion moved by Hon. Mascot Ikwechegh for President Tinubu to be summoned over the 'poor implementation of the budget and delays in the release of funds t…

Iran deal is over, I don't want to deal with them they are scum - Trump United States President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (Jul 8) that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over", adding he didn't want to engage with Tehran. The interim ceasefire agreement signed between Washing…

GistReel A video circulating on social media has sparked widespread reactions after a man was seen attempting to recover a car he had bought for his wife after she allegedly donated it as a seed offering to their family pastor. According to the narration accompanying the viral clip, the incident occurred after the woma…

…of caring for a newborn, particularly for first-time parents adjusting to major lifestyle changes. Story sparks debate on parenting responsibilities The account has generated mixed reactions online, with many social media users criticising the man’s decision to leave his wife to handle the newborn alone despite their l…

2027: I might not be alive. This government is doing everything to frustrate me and every single thing I do for a living - Peter Obi The Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has alleged that his life is under threat, claiming he is deliberately being frustrated and targeted by the Tinub…

Boeing jet with five crew on board crashes into sea A cargo plane that departed from Sharjah crashed into the sea after disappearing from radar off Pakistan's coast. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his condolences to the families of the five crew members on board, his government said in a post on X. I…

Father and son arrested for unlawful possession of four firearms in Bayelsa The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a father and son for unlawful possession of four firearms. The spokesman for the command, DSP Musa Mohammed, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 said the suspects, Tibi Friday…

Former Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa named Fulham manager Fulham have appointed Alvaro Arbeloa as their new manager on a three-year contract. The ex-Real Madrid boss has signed a three-year deal at Craven Cottage to become Marco Silva's successor after the Portuguese left for Benfica following the expiration of his …

Troops foil terrorist attacks, neutralize notorious commander in Zamfara and Katsina Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled coordinated terrorist attacks, neutralised a notorious terrorist commander and disrupted a large-scale assault through precision airstrikes during separate …

Parents who allow their children less than 15 years to serve as househelps should be arrested - Wike's media aide, Lere Olayinka In the wake of the recent reports of children being abused by their guardians, media aide to FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, says parents of children who are less than 15 years that give them ou…

Music executive, Jermaine Dupri sues Sony for $18 Million over Mariah Carey, Usher royalties Hip-hop executive and R&B producer, Jermaine Dupri has filed a lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment (SME), accusing the company of underpaying and concealing royalties tied to his work with artists including Mariah Carey, U…

Nigerian teenage drill rapper and accomplice convicted of m8rdering 18-year-boy over social media comments in UK Two teenage drill rappers, including a Nigerian, have been found guilty of shooting d3ad an 18-year-old boy in Enfield, north London, United Kingdom after a gang dispute on social media. On 26 June last year…

"The economy is so bad that these days I get too scared to even open some messages on my phone because everyone is begging" - Dele Momodu Veteran journalist, Dele Momodu, says have gone so bad with the economy thatbhe finds it hard to open messages on his phone because day in day out, he receives messages from people a…

Mum gives birth in her sleep and nurses don't find her baby until minutes later under pile of blankets A mother has narrated her unusual birth experience which she describes as "traumatizing". Carolina Moreno went viral after revealing that she wasn't awake when she gave birth. In a now viral video on TikTok, the Canad…

"It does not make even common sense to grant pardon, rehabilitate and reintegrate criminals - Senator Adams Oshiomhole Senator Adams Oshiomole on Tuesday, July 7, joined his colleagues in the call for the suspension of the terrorist rehabilitation programme. Launched in 2016 by the Buhari administration, the rehabilita…

Man arrested for 'trying to kiss a male air steward during a flight A British holidaymaker has been arrested after allegedly trying to kiss an air steward on the neck during a flight to Spain..Police boarded his Ryanair flight from London Stansted shortly after it landed in Majorca and arrested him after a cabin crew m…

Fresh bandit attack in Sokoto community leaves six de@d, five injured Six persons have been confirmed de@d while five others were left injured following fresh bandit atta@ck on Lajinge community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State on Wednesday, July 8. Residents said the attackers stormed the com…

Egypt files complaint with FIFA, blames referee for World Cup elimination Egypt have filed a formal complaint with FIFA following their World Cup defeat to Argentina, demanding the officials at the heart of the controversy be kicked out of the competition. The defending world champions looked set for a shock Round of 1…

Police neutralize two suspected kidnappers during gun battle in Ondo, recover firearm and live cartridges Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have neutralised two suspected kidnappers during a gun battle in Ilu-Abo along the Akure-Owo Expressway. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who disclose…

Police confirm abd#ction of three university students in Nasarawa The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the abd#ction of three students of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) from their off-campus hostel along Awe Road, near the university's temporary campus in Akunza, Lafia. The Public Relations Office…

By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has announced the nomination of Mr. David Amapakaye Okumgba as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday in Port Harcourt by the party’s state chair…

Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Ankara on Wednesday, where he was due to meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the NATO summit. The summit of the military alliance, which closes on Wednesday, has brought together 36 heads of state, as well as several representatives from Gulf countries. Al-Sha…

CJN warns new judges against accepting unsolicited gifts and throwing unnecessary birthday parties The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has warned newly appointed judges of the lower courts against accepting unsolicited gifts, saying such actions could expose them to petitions and damage public co…

Police arrest 45-year-old man for allegedly def!ling his neighbour's 8-year-old daughter in Bauchi The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Muhammad Makama, for allegedly def!ling his neighbour's 8-year-old daughter at Dorawan Dillalai area of Bauchi metropolis. The spokesperson for the command, …