GistReel Nigeria’s Flamingos have qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Benin Republic 5-3 in the second leg of the final qualifying round to complete an 8-5 aggregate victory. The Nigerian side confirmed their place at the tournament, scheduled to be held in Morocco from October 17 to Nove…

GistReel Argentina have booked a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in a hard-fought quarter-final in Kansas City. Julian Alvarez produced the decisive goal with a stunning long-range strike in extra time before Lautaro Martinez added another late…

GistReel FIFA disciplinary committee chairman Mohammad Al Kamali has declined to answer questions from the BBC regarding the decision to overturn United States striker Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension. The controversy has continued to attract criticism after Balogun was allowed to play despite receiving a red car…

GistReel Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne has joined Italian Serie A Femminile side Inter Milan on a free transfer after leaving Women’s Super League club Everton. Inter confirmed the signing on Saturday, announcing that the Nigeria international has signed a two-year contract that will keep her at the club until Ju…

GistReel England booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coming from behind to defeat Norway 2-1 after extra time, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice in a dramatic quarter-final clash in Miami. Thomas Tuchel’s side recovered from a first-half setback to move within one victory of a first …

GistReel Former Chelsea owner and chairman Ken Bates has died at the age of 94, bringing to an end the life of one of the most influential figures in the club’s modern history. Bates, who was born in London, bought Chelsea for £1 in 1982 and remained chairman for 22 years before selling the club to Roman Abramovich in …

US rapper Pitbull has set the first Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps. A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London’s Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time (BST) festival. Many also sported other elements of the singer’s signature style — a suit, bla…

GistReel Barcelona are set to complete the signing of German forward Karim Adeyemi after finalising an agreement with Borussia Dortmund, with the player expected to undergo a medical examination on July 15 before his official unveiling a day later. According to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, the Catalan club have …

GistReel Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly stepped into his club’s efforts to sign Nigerian-eligible midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu, with the Super Eagles forward said to have personally contacted the player to encourage him to move to Turkey. According to Score Nigeria, quoting Turkish outlet Fanatik, Osi…

GistReel Manchester United’s proposed signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson has been thrown into doubt, with uncertainty growing over whether the transfer will be completed. United agreed a £35 million deal for the Brazil international on June 2 and initially planned for him to undergo a medical at the beginning of Ju…

GistReel Italian Serie A side Venezia have reached an agreement with Sevilla to sign Nigeria international Akor Adams in a deal worth €16 million, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The transfer represents another major step in the striker’s career after he revived his fortunes in Spain following a difficult…

GistReel Spain booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to seal a 2-1 victory over Belgium in Los Angeles. Merino struck in the 88th minute to send Luis de la Fuente’s side into the last four, where they will face France after Les Bleus eliminat…

GistReel A Nigerian man has sparked reactions online after opening up on unexpected realities of his life in Canada, revealing how his career changed after relocating abroad. In a post shared on X, the man reflected on his journey from working as a senior consultant in Nigeria to taking up a warehouse job in Toronto. “…

J. Cole – Birthday Blizzard ’26 EP 99 Build Freestyle Lyrics by J. Cole DJ Clue Desert storm Bigger Yeah Uh D-D-DJ Clue On my shit, nigga Yeah Clueminati I orbit the earth, whenever I’m recordin’ a verse When I’m ready to drop, SETI gon’ report on it first Play my album for the corpse in a hearse It’s so live, the flow…

Scientists find that Ancient 550-Million-Year-Old Fossil was the Earth's first right-handed creature If you happen to be right-handed, you may be able to trace the origins of that trait to a wormlike animal that lived about 550 million years ago and had a tendency to bend to the right.Spriggina floundersi appeared in o…

GistReel A 45-year-old Nigerian woman has shared an emotional account of how she allegedly left her thriving fashion business in Lagos after her husband persuaded her to relocate to their newly completed home in Ibadan, only for him to remain in Lagos months after the move. The woman, identified as Kosoko Zainab Adepej…

Jonna Fraser & Tiwa Savage – Turn It Up Artists: Jonna Fraser & Tiwa Savage Song Title: Turn It Up Genre: Afro-Pop / Afrobeats / R&B Release Date: July 10, 2026 Dutch-Ghanaian artist Jonna Fraser joins forces with Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage on Turn It Up, a vibrant collaboration that blends Afro-Pop melodies with s…

Timaya & Duncan Mighty – Kontrol Artists: Timaya & Duncan Mighty Song Title: Kontrol Genre: Afrobeats / Afro-Dancehall / Highlife Release Date: July 10, 2026 Nigerian music veterans Timaya and Duncan Mighty reunite on Kontrol, a vibrant collaboration that blends Afrobeats, Afro-Dancehall, and Highlife influences into a…

GistReel France booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a convincing 2-0 victory over Morocco, ending the Atlas Lions’ impressive tournament run. Didier Deschamps’ side secured a third consecutive World Cup semi-final appearance through second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Demb…

1da Banton & Seyi Vibez – WON DA Artists: 1da Banton & Seyi Vibez Song Title: WON DA Genre: Afrobeats / Afro-Fusion / Street-Pop Release Date: July 10, 2026 1da Banton teams up with Seyi Vibez on WON DA, an infectious collaboration that fuses smooth Afrobeats melodies with the raw emotion and street-inspired energy bot…

Shakira & Burna Boy's Dai Dai Performance at the 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony Burna Boy Confirmed for FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Performance Global Afrofusion superstar Burna Boy is set to perform at the FIFA World Cup Final, adding another historic milestone to his ever-growing list of international achievements…

Justin Bieber Justin Bieber Joins Star-Studded FIFA World Cup Final Lineup Global pop superstar Justin Bieber has officially been confirmed as a performer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, set to take place on July 19. Bieber joins an already star-studded lineup featuring Madonna, Shakira, Burna Boy, BTS…

Asake & Wizkid Wizkid & Asake’s Alaye Surpasses 30 Million Spotify Streams Wizkid and Asake have reached another streaming milestone as their collaboration, Alaye has officially surpassed 30 million streams on Spotify. The achievement highlights the song’s sustained popularity since its release, with listeners continui…

Three Senior Advocates of Nigeria are set to battle for the presidency of the Nigerian Bar Association as lawyers across the country prepare to elect new national officers on July 18. The presidential race pits Olumuyiwa Akinboro, Lateef Akangbe and Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya against one another in an election expect…

DJ Bongz & DJ Tira - Zawina Ke Zami DJ Bongz & DJ Tira Deliver Dancefloor Anthem, Zawina Ke Zami South African heavyweights DJ Bongz and DJ Tira join forces on Zawina Ke Zami, a high-energy collaboration that celebrates the infectious rhythms and unmistakable spirit of Durban’s dance music scene. The record blends hard…