GistReel A video circulating widely on social media has sparked mixed reactions after a man was reportedly hospitalized for accidentally eating hair relaxer he allegedly mistook for ice cream. According to reports accompanying the viral clip, the incident occurred after the man opened a refrigerator and found a small c…
…Let me explain. By 2012, there were 541 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs, of the Federal Government. Apparently thinking that this was unwieldy, the president at the time, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan commissioned a panel headed by Mr Steve Oronsaye, a former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation to fashion o…
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…
GistReel A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a man reacted with disbelief after he and other 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 prais…
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 A lady has sparked widespread reactions on social media after sharing why she avoids making friendships with men, claiming that many eventually reveal romantic or sexual intentions. In a viral video circulating online, the woman said her personal experiences have convinced her that most men do not approach fri…
…lawmakers directed the committee to verify all Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, listed in the 2025 and 2026 appropriation frameworks against their legal instruments of establishment and receive briefings from relevant security and anti-corruption agencies without prejudicing the ongoing court case. The House…
GistReel A pepper seller was welcomed back to her market with an emotional celebration after giving birth, as fellow traders gathered to congratulate her and meet her newborn in a heartwarming moment that has delighted many Nigerians online. A viral video showed the woman carrying her baby wrapped in a blanket while sm…
GistReel A viral CCTV video circulating on social media has captured the moment an elderly woman was allegedly seen taking a wig from a salon, prompting widespread reactions from internet users. The footage, which has been shared across several social media platforms, shows the woman standing quietly inside the salon, …
GistReel Young Nigerian mathematics prodigy Egejurum Onyedikachi has shared his emotional journey to winning a gold medal at the International STEM Olympiad Grand Final in Rome, where he emerged as the world’s best in the Mathematics Primary Category. The remarkable achievement has drawn praise from Nigerians, with man…
…for foreign investors.I walk around the inter-ministerial agencies and partner with the MDAs and EFCC to make Nigeria a preferred world destination for investments. So, it's not about personal interest. Before this whole brouhaha, we were expecting the world to be in Nigeria through our forthcoming global summit." Matt…
GistReel Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure her husband is treated fairly while he remains in detention. Asiya made the appeal on Tuesday night while speaking with journalists at the family’s Abuja residence. She was accompan…
…the budget and delays in the release of funds to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). " The motion sought to address concerns over the pace of budget execution and the impact of funding delays on government operations.''Agencies are not being funded. Our people are k!dnapped every day. Heads are being chopped o…
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…
GistReel Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes has opened up about her journey into the world of finance, revealing that her passion for investment banking started at a young age and eventually shaped her approach to impact investing across Africa. Speaking in a podcast that has since gone viral on social media, the billionaire busine…
THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been ranked among the top three best-performing Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government in the 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR).
GistReel A Nigerian roasted corn seller who previously went viral after claiming she makes N2.5 million monthly has retracted the statement, saying it was only meant to be content. In a recent video, the woman said she never expected the earlier clip to go as viral as it did. According to the recent video, the lady who…
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…Ameh, the 2026 Budget Call Circular was issued to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), raising questions about the basis for the council’s inclusion in the budget. He argued that the process through which the body was reflected in the budget required clarification, noting that it passed through several stages o…
In partnership with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية Good morning. The list of things I never thought I’d hear in my lifetime is long, but WhatsApp having usernames ranks pretty high on it. The messaging app announced yesterday that it will roll out usernames to give users more control over their privacy. That’…
…States, Honourable Ministers and Heads of relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Royal Fathers, captains of industry, youth leaders, civil society organisations, academia, and other key stakeholders. "The Summit will feature high-level, expert presentations and stakeholder commitments aimed at producing…