Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Thursday jokingly revisited the viral video that purportedly showed man massaging a woman's leg aboard a private jet, saying the Senate initially ignored the footage because it believed it was generated using artificial intelligence. File: Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshio…
"Your looks won't pay your bills forever. A skill will" - Zicsaloma advises young people Skitmaker Zicsaloma has urged young people to focus on learning valuable skills instead of depending on others for financial support. In a video shared online, he said nobody will keep giving anyone money forever, stressing that ha…
"I talk to my wife every single day. She's a part of me, I can't live without her" - Davido opens up about his love for Chioma Nigerian music star Davido has melted hearts after speaking about the close bond he shares with his wife, Chioma. During a recent interview, the singer revealed that they talk every day, no mat…
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, speaks following de@th of his female staff in his Ebonyi apartment (video) The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has publicly addressed the controversy surrounding the recent de@th of his female staff, Mary Habila, at his Ebonyi residence. While speaking to newsmen during a road inspection, …
"Nigerians have destroyed our reputation abroad" - Skitmaker, Carter Efe laments amid visa frustration Popular Nigerian streamer and skitmaker Carter Efe has expressed frustration over his recent visa issues, saying the country's reputation abroad has made things even more difficult. In a viral video, Carter Efe questi…
"Why are we the only people who feel we have to wear another texture of hair to feel beautiful?" - Content creator, Maraji encourages Black women to embrace their natural hair Popular content creator Maraji has sparked conversation online after encouraging Black women to embrace and appreciate their natural hair. Speak…
The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has criticised Governor Douye Diri’s proposed N100bn, 25,000-capacity stadium project, urging his administration to prioritise job creation, food security and poverty reduction. In a statement issued on Thursday by its Publicity Secretary, Ikaebimo Mark, the opp…
The Bayelsa State Government on Thursday unveiled experienced football coach, Abdul Maikaba, as the new Technical Adviser of Bayelsa United, charging him to guide the club back to the Nigeria Premier Football League next season following its relegation. The unveiling was performed by the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa Stat…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Thursday urged the Nigerian Army to treat the wave of killings in Plateau and other troubled parts of the country as a threat to Nigeria’s sovereignty rather than a routine peacekeeping assignment. Mutfwang made the call while receiving the outgoing General Officer Commanding …
Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have rescued an unidentified middle-aged man who was found unconscious and allegedly under the influence of hard drugs in Awka, the state capital. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement shared on Facebook on Thursday, said the victim w…
GistReel Businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose has reacted to the viral video showing him singing “On Your Mandate We Shall Stand” alongside Seyi Tinubu, insisting that his relationship with the President’s son does not mean he has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Fayose, he spent…
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as a non-career ambassadorial nominee despite opposition from some lawmakers and recent protests by civil society organisations over his nomination. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign …
An amendment sponsored by United States Congressman Gregory Steube to withhold all US assistance to Nigeria until the country meets specific conditions to tackle violence has been adopted by the House of Representatives. The amendment, approved by a voice vote on Wednesday, was added to the fiscal 2027 State Department…
The European Union demanded Thursday that Google share data with other search engines and open up its Android system to rival AI services, but the US giant said the measures would put privacy at risk. The move is the latest by Brussels against the behemoth as it seeks to flex its muscles over Big Tech. The order was ma…
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council has facilitated the disbursement of $710,000 (about N979.8m) in grants to 128 women-owned export-oriented Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, strengthening efforts to boost non-oil exports and expand the participation of Nigerian women in international digital trade. The grants we…
I will use you as an example- comedian Princewill challenges military officer he spotted ass@ulting a bus driver (video) Comedian, Princewill, early this morning, challenged a military officer he spotted ass@ulting a bus driver.In a trending video, Princewill accused the military officer of punching the bus driver. He …
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, and his Social Democratic Party counterpart, Adewole Adebayo, have mourned the death of the founder of All Christians Fellowship Mission, Rev. Dr. William Okoye. The presidential candidates described Okoye as a devoted servant of God whose life w…
Delta youth leader fl0gs secondary school students seen wandering the streets of Warri during school hour A video of a youth leader in Warri, Delta State, flogging some male students of Uwangue College after he spotted them wandering the streets during school hours has gone viral on social media. The youth leader saw t…
Switching to an MTN 4G SIM unlocks up to 10 GB of free data plus a 100% data bonus on qualifying bundles — but only if you know exactly how to claim it. This guide explains every offer available, who qualifies, and the precise steps to activate each one.MTN rewards customers who upgrade to a 4G/LTE SIM with 10 GB of fr…
A 15-year-old pupil, Bello Hassan, who was among the pupils abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, on Wednesday, recounted his 56-day ordeal in captivity with a message of courage, saying, “I’m not afraid to return to school.” The minor described how he and other victims trekked for an enti…
Jordan Pickford prepared detailed notes on how to save penalties from Argentina’s players ahead of England’s World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, but the goalkeeper never got to use them after his side lost 2-1 in normal time. The notes, taped to Pickford’s water bottle, were discovered by Argentina’s players, including Li…
…exchange inflows and improved government revenues if current price levels are sustained. Data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) showed that Nigeria’s average daily crude oil and condensate production rose by 2.3 per cent to 1.74 million barrels per day (mbpd) in June from 1.70mbp…
…reforms. “The new law elevates NIMC from being merely a custodian of Nigeria’s identity database to the nation’s foundational digital identity authority, making it the home of Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Root Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), which provides the digital trust framework for secure tr…
…of Education was partnering with the National Bureau of Statistics to generate reliable data that would guide policy decisions and interventions in the sector. The minister admitted that the widely cited estimates of out-of-school children required updating, stressing that the government was committed to replacing assu…
…services, 24-hour online access, digital certificate issuance where applicable, improved data validation and a more secure national civil registration database. He added that the system would also reduce paperwork, waiting time and unnecessary travel for Nigerians seeking registration services. “This digital innovation…