Details of a closed-door meeting between the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, and Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies, DisCos, over the proposed 24/7 Energy Zones have emerged. In a statement on Tuesday, Tegbe said the meeting was in furtherance of the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering reliable ele…
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kebbi State Chapter, has dismissed allegations by Senator Garba Musa Maidoki of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that the arrest, detention and prosecution of some ADC members and supporters were politically motivated, challenging the opposition pa…
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, has urged the new member representing Udu State Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Arthur Okolosi, to work closely with his colleagues in advancing legislation and initiatives that would promote the development and wellbeing of…
The NMA-NAFDAC Liaison Committee has confirmed that high concentration of methanol in a local concoction known as ‘monkey tail’ is responsible for the recent mass deaths in Ondo State. Chairman of the committee, Dr Azim Adekunle Ashimi, disclosed this in an update on Tuesday, citing laboratory findings by the National …
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has raised fundamental questions about the recent $700 million minerals deal between the United States and the Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu. In a statement by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku demanded the immediate pu…
GistReel Isaac Fayose has criticised supporters of President Bola Tinubu over the rising cost of petrol, comparing their reaction to the current price with the protests that followed fuel price increases under former President Goodluck Jonathan. Fayose made the remarks in a viral video while questioning why some Nigeri…
The National Orientation Agency, NOA, Osun State Directorate, has urged Nigerians to prioritise heart health and adopt healthier lifestyles to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The agency made the call in a statement by its spokesperson, Bunmi Olaseinde, on behalf of the State Director, Adebiyi Adefarasin Ste…
Brentford defender, Michael Kayode can no longer represent Nigeria at the international level. This is as the defender made a cap-tying appearance for Italy in their win over Türkiye on Monday. Born in Borgomanero, Italy, Kayode was previously eligible to represent the Super Eagles through his Nigerian parentage. Despi…
Guinea-Bissau head coach, Emiliano Té has played down concerns surrounding the condition of the pitch at the September 24 Stadium in Bissau. The Djurtus will host the Super Eagles in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Matchday 2 encounter on Tuesday (today). The playing surface has come under scrutiny following pe…
President John Dramani Mahama’s address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York was more than another presidential speech in the annual ritual of world leaders taking turns at the podium. It was an unusually broad statement of Africa’s grievances, ambitions and expectations of the international system. …
A prolonged downpour on Monday submerged several houses and streets across Makurdi, the Benue State capital, leaving residents struggling with floodwaters and commuters stranded. The rainfall, which lasted for more than nine hours after beginning in the early hours of Monday, affected several parts of the city, includi…
GistReel Evangelist Linda Paul Rika has sparked reactions online after recounting what she described as a disturbing spiritual revelation in which she allegedly saw several prominent pastors and ministers crying and facing divine judgment. Rika shared the account in a video that has gone viral on social media, where sh…
By Sola Ogundipe The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Mr. Shehu Mohammed, will lead a high-level gathering of policymakers, health professionals and other stakeholders at the fourth Vanguard Mental Health Summit in Lagos, as attention turns to the mental health challenges confronting young Nigerian…
Kaduna State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners has expressed gratitude to Governor Uba Sani for releasing N3.659 billion for the payment of gratuity and death benefits. In a letter signed by Aboman Ladan and Alhassan Balarabe Musa, Chairman and Secretary respectively, the union noted that the Governor’s ‘’comm…
Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Fabian Obot, has called for systematic application of Artificial Intelligence in the administration of justice in Nigeria. She cautioned that technology must remain “the servant of justice, not its master.” Obot stated this while delivering an address entitled, “Justice in…
By Nkiruka Nnorom & Marvellous Chukwunenye The planned upgrade of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is at the heart of a new economic partnership between Nigeria and China, the outgoing Consul General of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has said. Yuqing disclosed this at a reception marking the 77th anniversary of the found…
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Federal Government has opened discussions with the World Bank for three new loans totalling $1.5bn, even as Nigeria’s public debt climbed to a record N166.79tn at the end of June 2026. Documents obtained from the World Bank show that the proposed fi…
By Clifford Ndujihe & Luminous Jannamike The Supreme Court’s restoration of key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 has opened a fresh legal front over the nominations of some Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and other opposition parties’ candidates ahead of the 2027 elections. With the apex court’s verdict other partie…
(suleimansuleiman@dailytrust.com; 07066451983 SMS) Nigeria has a complicated relationship with capitalism. For the most part, it is barely understood. In Nigeria, capitalism is often presented as something inherently bad. This draws from the residual legacy of Nigerian Marxism, and a religious ethos that sometimes view…
…data and the reality at markets across the country.The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that headline inflation eased marginally to 15.39% in August from 15.43% in July, a decline of just 0.04 percentage points.
GistReel Businessman and social commentor Isaac Fayose has criticised Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo over his comparison of petrol prices in Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK). Okpebholo recently revealed that he bought petrol during a trip to London and discovered that it cost about ₦3,000 per litre, compared wi…
…latest Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, showed that Nigeria’s total merchandise trade comprised N27.02 trillion exports and N14.42 trillion imports during the quarter. Apapa Port, Lekki Deep Sea Port and Tin Can Island accounted for the bulk of the trade, with their…
US President Donald Trump has said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop attacking each other’s energy infrastructure, a day after he criticised Kyiv over strikes on Russian oil refineries. Trump disclosed the purported agreement on Monday in a post on his Truth Social platform, saying both sides had committed to refr…
GistReel Newlywed Nigerian TikToker, Peller has recounted how his phone conversation with the wife of billionaire estate mogul, King Ochacho played out. During a livestream, Peller opened up on the rising streaming numbers of Iceking’s songs, ranking him as one of Nigeria’s fast-rising artists. Peller Recounts P…
The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated Russia’s VTB Bank for aiding Iranian sanctions evasion. Washington said VTB Bank opened offices in Iran, built banking ties with sanctioned Iranian financial institutions, and worked to move billions of dollars in asse…