By SUNNY IKHIOYA David Umahi is an intelligent man, and everyone can see this from his interactions, especially as they concern construction engineering, but how he manages to get into trouble with people, including the press, is what keeps baffling people. He came in, hands on, prepared for the job, with his performan…
South African lawyer who mourned his girlfriend on social media sentenced to life imprisonment for k!lling her and burning her body inside car A South African attorney has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the m8rder of his girlfriend and burning her in her car in Johannesburg. The South Gauteng High Court in Joh…
Mo Salah agrees two-year deal with Turkish club Trabzonspor Former Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah has reportedly reached an agreement to join Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor on a two-year contract.According to FootballTransfers, Turkish transfer journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu claimed the Egyptian star has agreed per…
TikTok user says early exposure to social media almost shaped her into hating men A TikTok user has shared how being exposed to social media at a young age nearly shaped her entire perception of men. In a video, she said that although she grew up in a loving home and had a positive relationship with her father, her vie…
Grammy-winning producer David Z dies at 78 Grammy-winning producer and engineer David Rivkin, popularly known as David Z, has died at the age of 78. According to reports, the veteran music producer passed away on August 2 at a hospital in Burbank, California, following complications from an infection. David Z was widel…
By Emeka Anaeto The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the refinancing of NNPC Limited’s $3.3 billion oil-backed pre-export finance facility through a new $4.5 billion arrangement. According to a report by Bloomberg quoting Presidency source, the facility is aimed at strengthening the country’s external rese…
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Abuja: Mounting pressure from aggrieved Nigerian workers has compelled the Federal Ministry of Finance to convene an emergency meeting with the leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, as growing economic hardship continues to fuel nationwide discontent. The Na…
A Lagos High Court convicted John Nwawuto Anoruo on August 4, 2026, after EFCC operatives arrested him in April over suspected impersonationAnoruo ran a legal and educational consultancy in Ikorodu and filed a petition to the EFCC on behalf of clients using a forged Nigerian Bar Association sealInvestigations revealed …
Nigerian streamer Peller called out his former secondary school female classmates after they began flooding his WhatsApp with messagesThe content creator revealed that the same girls once labelled him dumb and removed him from group projects during their school daysPeller's comments sparked a wave of reactions from fan…
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested 12 suspects allegedly linked to a network marketing group, QNET/IGNITE, over suspected involvement in irregular migration and related offences. The Service said the operation was carried out as part of ongoing efforts to tackle cross-border crim…
Streaming giant Spotify said Tuesday that it had 777 million monthly active users at the end of June, 16 million more than in the previous quarter but a million fewer than forecast. The Swedish company also warned that it expected its growth to slow in the third quarter, saying it anticipated around 11 million new net …
By Progress Godfrey Nigeria’s foreign reserves have exceeded the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) annual target, rising above $52.5 billion as of July 17, 2026, the highest level recorded in 17 years. The CBN stated this on Tuesday, emphasising that the growth was driven by renewed investor confidence and sustained capi…
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) opened applications for several full-time roles based in AbujaThe construction firm behind Nigeria's Abuja-Kaduna and Lagos-Ibadan railways is expanding its local workforceMany people seek employment in Nigeria due to a fast-growing population and high competitio…
Davido said his support for Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was tied to a personal relationship rather than football allegianceThe Afrobeats star told Carter Efe during a livestream that he and Cristiano Ronaldo exchange messages regularlyDavido went further to back up his claim by showing Carter Efe his private ch…
By Vincent Ujumadu Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed delight after encountering heavy traffic in the commercial city of Onitsha on Monday, describing it as a sign that the long-standing Monday sit-at-home has eased significantly. The governor, who attended the Delta State Economic Summit in A…
By Enitan Abdultawab Nigerian WWE superstar Oba Femi made a bold cultural statement on Monday Night RAW, stepping into the arena in a white agbada just days after defeating wrestling icon Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam. The traditional Yoruba attire drew cheers from fans as the reigning King of the Ring made his entrance, …
Borno woman celebrates as baby girl orphaned by insurgency graduates from nursery school 6 years after she adopted and breastfed her A Maiduguri-based woman, Yakaka Yerima, has celebrated her adopted daughter on her graduation from nursery school. In a Facebook post on Monday, August 3, 2026, Yakaka revealed she adopte…
"What kind of brother talks like this?"- Designer, Toyin Lawani slams Jude Okoye over comments about brother Peter's solo career Serial entrepreneur Toyin Lawani has slammed music executive and former Psquare manager, Jude Okoye amidst his ongoing public dispute with his brother, Peter. In a recent video response to P…
Nigeria Immigration Service dismantles alleged transnational human trafficking network, arrest 12 foreigners The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said it dismantled a fraudulent network marketing ring linked to the QNET/IGNITE group, arrested 12 suspects, including the alleged syndicate leader, and rescued two victims…
Nigerian woman accused of selling her child in Ghana A Nigerian woman living in Ghana has reportedly been arrested for allegedly selling her child for GH¢2,000 (N232,000). Residents claim they apprehended the woman and questioned her over the child's whereabouts after suspecting she had sold the child. Some also allege…
GistReel Thousands of mourners gathered in Milan on Tuesday as football greats joined family, friends and supporters to pay their final respects to AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi. The former defender, who died last week at the age of 66 following a period of ill health, was honoured at a funeral service held a…
A video has emerged of an emaciated former aide to one of Uganda's leading opposition figures months after he vanished, with his family and activists on Tuesday alleging state involvement. Sam Mugumya, 47, was a prominent aide to opposition politician Kizza Besigye - abducted in Kenya two years ago, and currently hospi…
Nigerian feminist says she would end pregnancy if she was carrying a boy A Nigerian feminist has drawn attention online after sharing her views on having a male child. In a video circulating on social media, the woman said that if she ever decided to overcome her fear of pregnancy and later discovered she was carrying …
Cardinal Onaiyekan's criticism of the Tinubu administration is born out of partisanship. We know who he is supporting - Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has questioned the neutrality of the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, alleging …
"I've had no support from the father of my child. He never calls or asks about his daughter" - Woman claiming to be Michael Olise's baby mama speaks out A woman claiming to be the mother of footballer Michael Olise's child has accused him of abandoning their daughter and failing to provide support. In a video making t…