GistReel A Nigerian man has sparked debate online after urging Nigerians to boycott the upcoming concert of South African singer Tyla, citing ongoing xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. Speaking in a viral video, the man argued that Nigerians should not support the event by…
GistReel A bride has stirred conversations on social media after revealing that she personally cooked the jollof rice served at her wedding, insisting that no one could prepare the popular dish better than she could. The viral video shows the woman standing over a large cooking pot, stirring the steaming jollof rice as…
The Senate has moved to compel Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with its resolutions amid alleged growing disregard for parliamentary oversight duties by the agencies. Top among the penalties approved by the Senate is zero budgetary allocations to MDAs and all statutory and non-statutory bodies flo…
…the alleged establishment, funding and operations of the council warned defaulting MDAs that it would deploy its constitutional powers to compel compliance if they failed to appear before the committee with requested documents and officials. Chairman of the committee, Yusuf Gagdi, said the refusal of some agencies to h…
…relaunched in June 2025, connects businesses directly with all 69 business-facing MDAs tracked by PEBEC, with a 72-hour response commitment. She said a second nationwide subnational tour had just concluded across 35 states, designed to activate state-level Ease of Doing Business Councils and link states to a $750m Worl…
…democratic era. The figure is tied to just 10 ministries, departments and agencies’ MDAs, which together account for 84 per cent of the entire budget, according to a statement signed by his spokesman, Phrank Shaibu, on Monday. Atiku zeroed in on the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, where he said N2.19 trillion…
GistReel A young woman has sparked widespread reactions on social media after she was reportedly seen crying uncontrollably during a Catholic priestly ordination, with online users claiming the newly ordained priest had been her boyfriend for three years. The emotional moment, captured in a viral video, shows the woman…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu publicly announced Abdulrazak Namdas as the new BCDA Director-General on June 26, but Namdas has yet to receive his formal appointment letterImmediate past chief executive Dakorinama George has continued attending official meetings and representing the agency despite the presidential directi…
Kayinsola Ajayi raced to victory on Saturday, July 18 at the London Diamond League 2026 in the men’s 100 metres. He clocked 9.84 seconds, fending off reigning world champion Oblique Seville in the process. The Jamaican Seville came second in 9.87 at the London National Stadium, with Romell Grave of Team GB rounding out…
GistReel A lady has gone viral on social media after sharing how she believes she unintentionally ruined her first date of the year by accurately guessing a man’s birthday during their conversation. According to her, she had decided to give dating another chance after spending weeks feeling lonely while grieving the lo…
GistReel The father of late Mary Habila has publicly appealed for the immediate release of his daughter’s body for burial, saying he does not want an autopsy to be carried out. Speaking in a video that has circulated online, Tanko Habila Wisdom said his only request is to take his daughter’s body home for a proper buri…
…and collaboration between the agency, other Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), and development partners. He noted that collaboration at the design stage, rather than during deployment, will optimise the use of funds and help develop replicable systems. “Projects are managed by a project team. They are scoped…
…wealth of natural resources should benefit its people,” OHCHR spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani noted. “What we are seeing today is anything but that.” The UN agency called for a disruption of the war economy, urging the international community to pay closer attention to the commodities and trade routes that help keep it…
…letters, official letterheads, correspondence to Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, and other materials considered relevant to the investigation. In his statement to investigators, the suspect allegedly claimed that one Dolapo Babatunde Tanimola assisted him in obtaining the purported appointment letter naming…
GistReel Nollywood actress and the African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate for the 2027 Abia State election, Doris Ogala, has declared that she will become the state’s next governor, insisting that her ambition is backed by divine instruction. Ogala made the remarks in a video that has since gone viral acr…
GistReel A man has stirred widespread reactions on social media after explaining why he is not enthusiastic about the idea of marriage, saying he does not want to share the same living space with a woman every day. In a video that has gone viral, the man said one of his biggest concerns about marriage is the expectatio…
GistReel A video of a pastor identified as John preaching on the streets of Lagos has gone viral after he advised young men to avoid romantic relationships for three years if they want to achieve financial success. In the widely shared clip, the pastor, who was addressing passersby in a busy part of the city, argued th…
GistReel A lady has sparked widespread debate on social media after sharing her views on why she believes men should avoid marrying certain single mothers, with her remarks drawing both support and criticism. In a video circulating online, the woman advised men to be cautious when choosing a life partner, making a dist…
GistReel A man has stirred reactions on social media after expressing disappointment over the food his children reportedly brought home from their school’s graduation party despite paying ₦12,000 for the celebration. According to the man, the payment covered two children attending the event. However, he claimed they re…
GistReel Popular Nigerian content creator Peller has shared his reaction to the ongoing legal battle involving controversial TikTok personality DJ Chicken, saying he witnessed the moment the livestreamer was taken to the Kirikiri Correctional Centre after his court appearance. Peller recalls seeing DJ Chicken after rem…
GistReel A Nigerian doctor has sparked widespread reactions on social media after alleging that he and seven other house officers at the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital in Calabar have worked for 290 days without receiving their salaries. In a viral video circulating online, the doctor, who identified himself as Dr. I…
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…
GistReel Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has criticised Nigerian football administrators and past government, revealing that a plot of land allegedly promised to him after Nigeria’s 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph has never been allocated. Speaking during a podcast hosted by former England striker…
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…
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…