The family of an aviation student, Enejoh Faith, has commended former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello after his N30m intervention enabled her to complete her aviation training and move closer to fulfilling her childhood ambition of becoming a pilot. Faith and her family visited the former governor on Monday night to e…
Sophia Momodu shared a video of Imade confidently speaking French during a trip to France over the weekendThe proud mother could not hide her excitement, joking that Imade had become the group's unofficial translatorFans and followers flooded the comments with admiration for the young girl's impressive language skillsP…
Nigerian troops conducted an intelligence-led operation in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State on Monday, August 31Two senior commanders of a terrorist network led by Kachalla Muhammadu Filani were killed during the assault on a hideout near Kogo VillageThe terror kingpin Muhammadu Filani fled the scene with …
Nigerians have questioned the impact of Nigeria’s economic growth after the country’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, grew by 4.43 percent in real terms in the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS. The NBS, in its GDP report released on Monday, said Africa’s most populous economy gre…
African woman slams Nigerian Senator Shehu Sani over advice to her country Senator Shehu Sani has been blasted by a woman from an African country over a tweet he made. Sani, a Nigerian Senator, took to X to share photos of the leaders of the three countries in the AES (Alliance des États du Sahel). AES, or The Alliance…
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), yesterday, said that the Nigerian economy expanded in real terms by 4.43 percent year-on-year, YoY, in the second quarter of 2026, Q2’26 from 4.2 percent in Q2’25. NBS disclosed this in its Gross Domestic Product, GDP, report for Q2’26 noting that both the…
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GistReel An 18-year-old lady as raised eyebrows online after sharing why she left Christianity for atheism. In a widely circulated tweet, she opened up about what she endured while practicing Christianity and the aftermath of her decision. 18-Year-Old Dumps Christianity For Atheism Identified as @DUkauwa94288 o…
The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has announced that 26 vessels laden with petroleum products, food commodities and other cargoes are expected to arrive at Lagos ports between August 30 and September 13. The authority disclosed this in its Daily Shipping Position on Monday in Lagos. According to the NPA, 12 of the inc…
Former South Side Compton Crips gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been found guilty of the 1996 murder of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur, ending nearly three decades of uncertainty surrounding one of hip-hop’s most notorious killings. A 12-member jury in Las Vegas unanimously convicted the 63-year-old Davis of first…
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to develop a high-speed rail corridor connecting Lagos with Maiduguri as part of efforts to establish an integrated and efficient national transportation network. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Olufunso Adebiyi, disclosed this on Monday at the open…
By Clifford Ndujihe & Omeiza Ajayi The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in the 2027 polls, Mr Peter Obi; and National Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party, PRP, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, yesterday, tackled President Bola Tinubu over alleged attempts to block release of his past records i…
A 34-year-old Nigerian is expected to appear before the Durban Magistrate’s Court in South Africa for allegedly dealing in drugs in Montclair, South Africa. The South African Police Service, in a statement on its Facebook page on Monday, said the suspect appeared before the court on Monday following his arrest by membe…
The Federal Government has tightened its control over the deployment and redeployment of civil servants, directing Ministries, Departments and Agencies to stop moving officers from recognised professional pools without approval from the authorities responsible for their postings. The directive by the Office of the Head…
Five UK nuns charged with child abuse including forcing child to eat vomit and using hot iron on kids Five nuns have been accused of historic abuse against several children. The nuns are set to face a further hearing. Marie Docherty, 84, Mary Broderick, 84, Margaret McLafferty, 68, Kathleen McLean, 77, and Mary Doyle, …
Nigerian care worker sentenced to eight years imprisonment for robbing elderly and disabled patients in UK A 32-year-old Nigerian care worker has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment for burglary and bobbery offences targeting vulnerable people in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Ediongseyene Essien, of Hornby Road, Wa…
Bishop David Oyedepo addressed men in abusive marriages at the Annual Youth Convention held at Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, OtaThe cleric declared that any man who beats his wife should register at the sports council insteadOyedepo also shared a striking lesson about the names couples call each other during argumentsP…
The Auditor-General of Osun State, Kolapo Idris, has recommended stricter controls over overhead funding to ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs, that fail to render proper financial accountability. Idris made the recommendation in his report on the accounts of the Osun State Government for the financial year end…
The Osun State Police Command has commenced an investigation into an alleged fraudulent scheme involving allegations of obtaining money by false pretences and stealing, following a petition submitted to the Commissioner of Police. The command, in a statement issued on Monday by its Police Public Relations Officer, DSP …
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, says the commission is shifting focus from waiting for crimes to occur to preventing them through early detection and asset freezing. Olukoyede disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at a media interactive session marking his third year i…
By John Alechenu The National Laureate Committee has extended the deadline for submission of institutional entries for the 2026 National Laureate Programme to September 15, 2026. The initial deadline was August 31, 2026.The extension was sequel to appeals by tertiary institutions for more time to conclude their interna…
Senior Advocate Wole Afolabi appeared on Channels TV to address the ongoing US court battle over DOJ, FBI and DEA records tied to TinubuAfolabi argued that Tinubu's legal team is using rights available under US law to challenge unredacted document releases, not to hide anythingThe lawyer pointed to the $460,000 civil f…
Hardship Allowance for Nigerian President Emerges Amid New Salary Review for Top Office HoldersDocuments from federal government agency revealed the Nigerian president's current hardship allowance as salary review talks continueRMAFC chairman Mohammed Bello Shehu confirmed a new pay package for ministers and political …
Bobrisky marked his 35th birthday on August 31, 2026, by posting stunning photos on InstagramThe controversial crossdresser dismissed any fixation on his age with a bold, cryptic captionFans and celebrities flooded the comments section with birthday wishes and fiery reactionsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new sea…
…Agency battles cyber-crime, graft offences rise 24.1% …Recovers $684.5m, £373,906, €9.34m; releases N661.3bn, $492.4m to beneficiaries …10,053 assets forfeited, 102 tonnes of solid minerals recovered…Says work not finished, promises faster restitution, deeper prevention By Clifford NdujiheTHE Economic and Financial Cr…