A young man narrowly escaped being lynched to death after he was caught attempting to defraud a Point of Sale (POS) operator using packaged old car tyres. According to reports, the suspect arrived at the POS kiosk pretending to execute a cash withdrawal. After claiming that his electronic funds transfer failed to go th…
A video capturing the moment a quick-thinking salesgirl in South Africa successfully locked an armed robber inside her store has sparked widespread admiration online. CCTV security footage circulating widely on social media platforms shows an armed assailant entering a retail outlet in South Africa with the intent to s…
Beans prices recorded a mixed trend in September 2026, with three of the four categories tracked falling compared with AugustOloyin beans by the derica recorded the biggest decline, while Drum beans by the derica fell by 5.4% from N925 to N875However, Drum beans by the paint increased slightly from N4,433.75 to N4,440,…
A Nigerian man, Chi Nedum, has accused some officers of the Imo state police command of extorting N15,000 from him. Narrating what allegedly transpired, Chi Nedum said, "My brother and I were allegedly extorted of ₦15,000 by three police officers in Owerri. My car developed a strange sound, so I parked by the corner an…
…October 7, 2026 The intensity of public speculation around the announcement stems in part from past high-profile controversies surrounding Drake's personal life.Fans remain particularly reactive to unverified allegations after hip-hop rival Pusha T previously revealed the existence of Drake's son, Adonis, to the public…
GistReel Popular content creators and TikTok stars Jarvis and Peller have announced that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the exciting news with their fans in a joint Instagram post, accompanied by adorable photos showing Jarvis proudly displaying her baby bump. “From two people who once…
A newly unsealed video has shown the moments after a 6-year-old student shot his teacher at an elementary school in the United States, before cursing at responding police officers. According to the New York Post, the boy, who was then a first grader at an elementary school in Newport News, Virginia, shot his teacher in…
…as the "terrorist Houthi militia." He added that the coalition's intelligence systems traced the launch site to Yemen's capital, Sanaa, and that Saudi forces subsequently destroyed the platform used to fire the missile.The US Mission in Saudi Arabia issued a security alert after the strikes, warning that "The Houthis h…
…the need for earlier intervention, accessible services and stronger support systems. The event is themed “Advancing Youth Mental Health in Nigeria,” with “Mental Health in a Digital Age: Navigating Social Media, Technology and Wellbeing” as its sub-theme. Lead presenter, Dr. Veronica Oluyemisi Nyamali, President of the…
Kenyan nominated senator, Karen Nyamu, has gone viral after a video showing her sucking her thumb during a Senate sitting surfaced online. The footage, which was captured during a Senate session on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, shows Nyamu seated in the chamber while using her mobile phone before appearing to put her thumb…
…syndicate leader alongside eight other members during the operation. According to him, “Items recovered from the suspects included one vehicle, 10 mobile phones, seven ATM cards, seven caps, two cartons of dried fish and N376,400 in cash.” Makama said the suspects and recovered items had been handed over to Headquarter…
Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to ex-president Muhammadu Buhari, has criticised Lionel Messi for his reaction to a Benin player who attempted to take a selfie with him. Lionel Messi's retirement moment with the Argentine national team was interrupted when a Benin player attempted to take a selfie with the 39-year-old. Mes…
Rice prices fell across all major categories between August and September 2026Imported long-grain rice recorded the steepest drop among varieties tracked, with its 25kg price falling by 6% in one monthSmaller retail measures, including the 4.15kg paint size and 0.75kg derica, also became cheaper across all three rice t…
The FCT Police Command has arrested a new mum for k!lling her newborn baby with a razor bl@de. The command on October 4th received a distress call reporting the discovery of an abandoned baby in a nearby bush in Jabi area of the FCT. Responding to the report, police operatives from Jabi Division moved to the scene wher…
A video of a Nigerian mum expressing shock after her children presented an AI-generated photo of her with another man has left many reeling with laughter online. Her children edited a photo of their mum and superimposed the image of an elderly man dressed in same attire and giving her a peck, and presented the photo to…
Businessman Isaac Fayose says no Igbo man has achieved what Peter Obi has achieved politically asides Biafrian warlord, Odumegwu Ojukwu.He made the assertion in a video posted on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, October 7. Fayose expressed confidence that Obi will win the 2027 general election whether the Igbos…
…absence of proper feedback has left many learners lost and teachers overwhelmed by systems stuck in outdated practices, and charged educational institutions to reposition feedback not just as an administrative task, but as the core of effective instruction. The don, who spoke in his inaugural lecture titled, ‘Formative…
A video of a Nigerian man recounting how his wife cheated on him five times has made the rounds on social media. The man was a guest on a family podcast show where he shared stories of how he caught his wife allegedly cheating several times in their matrimonial home. He recounted how he had once gone on a trip outside …
A referee was brutally attacked during the return leg of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League promotion/relegation play-off fixture between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United on Tuesday, October 6. The match, whose winner was to earn a ticket to participate in the FKF Premier League this season, was cal…
GistReel Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Ezeonu has raised concerns over the circulation of fake products in Nigeria, particularly medicines and baby food. In a video shared on her social media page, the actress warned about the growing presence of counterfeit and potentially harmful products in the country. Ezeonu exp…
A male passenger aboard what was said to be a Kenya Airways flight lost his life shortly after he made several attempts to open the cabin door while the aircraft was in the air. Nigerians who were aboard the aircraft shared videos showing the moment other passengers were thrown into panic as the man made several attemp…
…for greater investment in irrigation, capacity building and all-year-round farming systems that would reduce farmers’ dependence on rainfall. Planting calendars disrupted, yields reduced For the Chief Farmer and Lead of JetFarmsNG, Jerry Olanrenwaju, climate change has had a direct impact on crop production, with unpre…
Businesswoman, Bo Hair has shared CCTV footage which she claims shows how her former nanny allegedly helped a r0bb£r gain access to her apartment during a r0bb£ry last year. In the video, Bo pointed out footage showing the nanny waking up around 3am after receiving a message before allegedly going to the window to moni…
…who visited the scene afterwards took photographs and recovered several items, including the family's Boxer motorcycle, the Dane gun, two cutlasses and the club allegedly used in the attack. All three suspects were subsequently arrested and detained. The police stated that the apprehended men confessed to their roles i…
…in particular must accord meticulous attention to the condition of their braking systems, tyres, steering mechanisms and other safety-critical components before embarking on any journey. Mechanical roadworthiness is not merely a regulatory requirement; it is an indispensable safeguard for the preservation of human live…