The densely forested interior and vast coastlines of West Africa have emerged as a primary global frontier in the production and movement of methamphetamine. Or, as it is commonly known, Crystal Meth. Production and usage of the highly destructive drug has spiked in West Africa in recent years. As a result, governments…
The Coca-Cola System in Nigeria supported about 160,200 jobs across the country in 2024, according to a Socio-Economic Impact Assessment conducted by global consultancy Steward Redqueen. Beyond employment, the report estimated that the Coca-Cola System generated $1bn in value-added economic activity within Nigeria duri…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has raised the alarm on the rapid spread of illegal money schemes across the country, cautioning citizens against putting their hard-earned money in unregulated institutions or illegal fund operators. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, Thompso…
Nigeria has taken another significant step towards re-establishing its presence on the global junior table tennis stage following the selection of Umar Ayoola and Elizabeth Emelike for the prestigious ITTF World Hopes Week & Challenge 2026. The event, scheduled to take place from October 12 to 18 at the English Institu…
The Osun State Government has announced plans to audit flood-control infrastructure executed across the state since 2020 and establish an early-warning system as part of measures to prevent a recurrence of the devastation caused by recent flooding. The measures were contained in a series of directives issued by the sta…
The Imo State Police Command has rescued 10 passengers abducted by gunmen who attacked two commercial buses in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state. The command also recovered the two buses involved in the incident and intensified efforts to rescue other passengers still in captivity. The buses, travelling from …
The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested a suspected bandit allegedly involved in livestock theft in Gidan Madi, Tangaza Local Government Area of the state. The suspect was arrested at a market while allegedly in possession of a goat later identified by its owner as one of the animals stolen from the community. The…
…in your Google feed!Wicknell Chivayo, a Zimbabwean billionaire known for his flashy lifestyle, died alongside his wife, Lucy Muteke, and four others when a helicopter crashed in rural Marondera. The tragedy has drawn fresh attention to the last three photographs he shared on his Instagram page just days before his deat…
Reneé Rapp's relationship history is short in number but rich in emotional detail — and it shows up unmistakably in her music. The singer-actress has been publicly linked to three people: Broadway actor Antonio Cipriano, TikTok creator Alissa Carrington, and her current girlfriend, musician Towa Bird. Rapp, who identif…
American rapper William Roberts, popularly known as Rick Ross, has been arrested in Miami Beach, Florida, over allegations of domestic violence involving his former girlfriend, Jazzma Kendrick. Rick Ross was arrested on a felony charge of battery by strangulation and a misdemeanour count of battery, according to court …
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Tehran was likely involved in an attack by a pilot on a flydubai flight to Israel and that Iran would be “hit very hard” if it was. The co-pilot allegedly assaulted the captain before passengers managed to save the plane from crashing. Israel’s prime minister said the man ha…
Burundi, one of the world’s poorest countries, confirmed on Thursday it had signed an agreement with the United States to take in third-country nationals deported by Donald Trump’s administration. An AFP investigation in early 2026 revealed that the United States had encouraged around 35 countries, mostly in Africa, to…
Jurgen Klopp celebrated his first win as Germany coach on Thursday as his side eased to a 2-0 win against Serbia in the third fixture of their UEFA Nations League campaign. Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz and Bayern Munich’s Tom Bischof both found the net as a youthful Germany made short work of a lacklustre Serbia team in M…
The Federal High Court in Jos, Plateau State, has stopped Jonathan Akuns from presenting himself as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election. Justice S.T. Ishaya issued the order on September 28 after considering an ex parte application filed by Alfred Dapal, a governors…
A public affairs analyst and All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, Ibrahim Uba, has urged Nigerians to shun broad generalisation and instead assess President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration based on factual evidence. Uba said this on Thursday, Independence Day, in Abuja, saying those championing the “Tinubu Mus…
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, has said the decisions Nigerians make today will determine the future of generations yet unborn. Ojajuni stated this on Thursday at an Independence Day symposium organised by The International Friendship League (IFL) to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence An…
Crystal Palace defender, Honest Ahanor, has left the camp of the Italian national team after he was excluded from their squad for their forthcoming UEFA Nations League match against France. Ahanor, who was born in Aversa, Italy, is eligible to represent the Super Eagles through his Nigerian heritage via his parents. Hi…
The Osun Civil Societies Coalition, OCSC, has expressed concern over the proposed phase-out of electricity subsidy from 2027, arguing that reliable electricity should also be affordable to ordinary Nigerians. The OCSC said removing the subsidy could place additional pressure on households, workers, traders, farmers, ar…
Former Arsenal and England international, Paul Merson, has demanded that Manchester City be stripped of all the titles they won between 2009 and 2018. Following a rigorous four-year investigation, the Premier League issued a statement concerning Manchester City’s alleged violations of the league’s financial regulations…
The Coalition for Good Governance in Nigeria withdrew its earlier demand for NAICOM Commissioner Olusegun Ayo Omosehin's resignation or suspensionThe group admitted its earlier allegations against NAICOM were inaccurate and unsupported by verifiable evidence after an internal reviewCGGN also retracted claims that NAICO…
GistReel A Nigerian woman has cried out for help after her daughter, who was travelling to an NYSC orientation camp in Abia State, reportedly became unreachable following an alleged abduction along the Imo-Abia route. In a video shared on TikTok, the distraught mother revealed that her daughter and other corps members …
While football is often associated with physical ability, fame and trophies, some players have also pursued academic excellence, earning PhDs and other doctoral degrees alongside or after their football careers. While professional football requires years of training and travel, a number of players have gone on to earn …
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has rejected criticism of the state’s public education system by Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, who described the state of public schools as an indictment of successive administrations. While Rhodes-Vivour d…
The governor warned that political differences must never destroy the bonds that unite citizens as families, neighbours and fellow Nigerians. Aiyedatiwa stated this while delivering an address to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary in Akure, the state capital. Aiyedatiwa, who urged political leaders and youths…
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has held a closed-door meeting with House of Representatives member Kabiru Alhassan Rurum and National Productivity Centre Director-General Baffa Babba Dan’agundi amid ongoing tensions over the Kano Emirate. The meeting took place at the Kano State Government House on Wednesday nigh…