N@ked man jumps off the top of NYC's Brooklyn Bridge and survive (video) A 44-year-old man survived after jumping naked from the Brooklyn Bridge into New York City's East River on Sunday following a standoff with police.The dramatic incident, which was captured on video by bystanders and widely shared on social media, …
APC praised Cardinal Onaiyekan when he spoke against Goodluck Jonathan but now attacks him because he is speaking against President Tinubu - Rufai Oseni Media personality, Rufai Oseni, has berated the APC government for attacking Cardinal John Onaiyekan, who in a recent interview criticised President Bola Tinubu's admi…
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council and its workers’ union on Monday jointly dismissed reports of a planned industrial action, describing the claims circulating on some online media platforms as false and insisting that the council continues to enjoy industrial harmony. The council also denied reports alleging the ap…
…processed at the close of the year.Currency in Circulation TrendsThe CBN's historical data tells a broader story about cash demand in Nigeria. Currency in circulation stood at N3.33 trillion in 2021 and dipped slightly to N3.01 trillion in 2022 before climbing to N3.65 trillion in 2023. The figure has risen sharply ove…
The Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Chike Olemgbe, has assured stakeholders that the House will give favourable consideration to a bill seeking to reserve three additional seats for women in the state legislature. Olemgbe gave the assurance on Monday when the Imo State chapter of the League of Women Voters …
Woman's biology teacher in secondary school becomes nurse at the hospital where she's a doctor (video) A former teacher and student duo are now colleagues at a hospital abroad. The woman, who is a medical doctor, filmed a video with her former biology teacher, who is now a registered nurse. The woman explained that the…
The Nigeria Revenue Service has issued comprehensive guidelines on the taxation of virtual assets, providing a regulatory framework for the taxation of cryptocurrency and other digital asset transactions in line with the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025, and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025. The new guidelines are aimed a…
The Federal Ministry of Works has begun an assessment of flood-affected sections along the Benin-Sagamu Expressway following recent torrential rainfall that disrupted movement on parts of the highway. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, stated this on Monday while inspecting the affected sections at the Ore corridor in …
…of an error in the arrangement of his names, which was processed as a change of data. According to him, despite providing a self-addressed envelope, he was required to pay an additional $50 for the passport to be mailed to his address, bringing his total payment in the United States to $280, which he estimated at about…
Delta Priest slams APC govt for distributing rice to electorates A Catholic priest, Reverend Father Emmanuel Obadjere of St William's Catholic Church, Orerokpe, Delta State, has slammed APC members for distributing bags of rice to the electorate ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a video making the rounds on socia…
"Yes, my husband doesn't have a life of his own. It's me and him forever" - Designer, Veekee James responds to criticism over husband always accompanying her Fashion designer Veekee James has responded to a Snapchat user who questioned why her husband, Femi, accompanies her to almost every event. Replying the critic, V…
"The Catholic Bishops are conscience of the country. There's difficulty in Nigeria but it's not the fault of President Tinubu- Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (video) Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has said the Catholic Bishops are conscience of the country and are right to give their perspective on the state of the Nation. In a video…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has dismissed calls for his removal from office following the death of a female staff member at his private residence, saying President Bola Tinubu instead directed him to remain focused on delivering infrastructure projects. Umahi made the remarks in a video which started trending o…
Big Brother Naija Season 11 Head of House, Chimsom Chuka, has stirred reactions by asking fellow housemates to observe a prayer before the commencement of a house meeting on Sunday. The pharmacist and actor from Anambra, who became the first Head of House of the season, made the request while addressing the housemates …
Comedian and MC Edo Pikin addressed the controversy that saw Seun Kuti walk out of Peller and Jarvis' traditional weddingEdo Pikin insisted that none of the three MCs at the event compared Wizkid to the late Afrobeat legend Fela KutiThe comedian revealed that his mention of Baba Fela was directed at the DJ over music v…
The 2026/27 Premier League season is almost here, with fans already debating which club has unveiled the best home kit ahead of the new campaign. Traditional powerhouses such as Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea have all introduced refreshed home strips, while newly promoted sides Coven…
GistReel A Nigerian lady has ignited widespread conversations on social media after defending the idea of marrying a repentant sex worker while recounting her own experience with marriage and the importance of investigating a partner’s family background. The woman shared her views in a post that has since gone viral, a…
With World Cup excitement still reverberating, Apple TV’s football comedy hit Ted Lasso is returning after a three-year hiatus, and according to the cast, they needed no warm-up to get back on the pitch. “It felt completely and utterly… effortless. Just ridiculously effortless,” Hannah Waddingham told AFP at a press ev…
"I have not heard any statement from government quarters against the k!llings" Bishop Oyedepo knocks Tinubu, tells him to stop "pretending" to be ignorant (video) General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide, a.k.a Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has slammed President Bola Tinubu over the worsening insecurit…
…healthcare services, particularly for residents of rural communities. An analysis of data obtained from the National Primary Health Care Development Agency by The PUNCH revealed that Katsina and Osun states recorded the highest number of inactive facilities, while the situation remains particularly severe in insurgency…
Iran on Monday executed two men convicted of spying for Israel, the judiciary said, the latest in a wave of hangings over alleged espionage. Since the start of the war with Israel and the United States in February, Tehran has ramped up executions, with many of the convicts accused of spying for Israeli intelligence. “O…
…valuations, and currency exchange rates, the rankings are based on publicly available data from sources including Forbes and the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.Members of Dubai's ruling family are excluded because their wealth is not independently verified in the same way as private business fortunes and is generally con…
Arsenal’s history of signing players directly from Real Madrid is a short one, but it has produced some unforgettable names. With the Gunners linked with another potential blockbuster move for Vinícius Júnior, attention has turned back to the club’s previous deals with the Spanish giants. From a World Cup winner who ar…
GistReel A Canada-based Nigerian doctor has sparked reactions online after criticising what he described as the large amount of money allegedly being deployed for the 2027 election campaign. In a viral video, the doctor claimed that if such resources were available for political campaigns, they should instead be invest…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his residence in the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State, alongside former Osun State governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, and former Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi. Makinde disclosed the visit in a post on…