In a poignant analogy that captures the enigma of Nigeria’s governance crisis, former President Goodluck Jonathan likened the Nigerian government’s posture to “a person pretending to sleep”—a figure so committed to the charade of unconsciousness that it becomes impervious to awakening. This metaphor, hauntingly resonant today, transcends mere rhetoric. It unveils a chilling reality: ...

Ayra Starr has said in interviews that she had always wanted to be a teen pop idol. The 22-year-old, who is now a Grammy nominee, has soared higher than her dreams, scoring global pop features with mega superstars and touring across the world. Pulse wraps up Women's History Month with the self-proclaimed 'Woman Commando' who is still at the top of her game. While Ayra's peak is only just taking ...

The Nigerian Army (NA) has strongly refuted allegations that its soldiers invaded the EKO Electricity Distribution Company’s (EKEDC) substation in Badagry, describing the claims as misleading and an attempt to misinform the public. The accusation, which was made during an Arise Television interview with the Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Nigeria Electricity Distributors (ANED) on ...

GistReel A video making rounds on TikTok captures the joyous moment a female corps member broke into dance after receiving an alert for the new ₦77,000 NYSC allowance. The clip, which features several corps members, focuses on the young lady as her face lights up with excitement upon confirming the credit alert. Corps member dances after receiving ₦77k NYSC allowance. Overwhelmed with joy, ...

The House of Representatives yesterday passed for a second reading, a constitutional amendment bill seeking to remove the immunity conferred on the vice president, governors and their deputies. The proposed law sponsored by Solomon Bob reads: “A Bill for an Act to alter the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to qualify the immunity conferred on the President, remove the ...

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, CFR, has made far-reaching recommendations to fast-track land administration reforms in Nigeria, while advocating for greater collaboration between federal and state governments. Speaking at the National Land Registration and Documentation Programme (NLRDP) Workshop/Forum in Abuja, Tambuwal ...

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been at the centre of controversy in recent weeks following his Ramadan outreach across several states, particularly in the northern part of the country. What began as a seemingly charitable initiative has since sparked controversy, particularly in the North, where it has been met with scepticism, criticism and even outright rejection. Despite ...

State governments have voiced strong opposition to a bill in the House of Representatives seeking to remove the constitutional immunity shielding governors, deputy governors, and the vice president from prosecution for crimes. The bill, which has passed its second reading, aims to amend Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution, retaining immunity for the President, while stripping it from other top ...

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new members of the governing council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB. Their appointment was disclosed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, via a statement on Thursday. Onanuga said Tinubu in his efforts to reinforce the NCDMB’s capacity to grow local content in the oil and ...

GistReel A young lady has shared a photo of a young man who is a keke rider she claimed to have fallen in love with at first sight. The lady who is currently in search of the keke rider has taken to her Tiktok page to share a video of the young man hoping to find him. In the video, the young keke river was seen skillfully riding his keke while being recorded by the lady. In her post, she called ...

A devastating fire has swept through the Electronics Market in Iweka, Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State, destroying goods valued at millions of naira. According to the market chairman, Mr. Godwin Akuebue, the blaze occurred on Monday night around 9 p.m. Mr. Akuebue revealed that the fire ravaged 57 shops, loaded with goods, leaving them in ruins. The incident has left traders ...

GistReel Nigerians may soon face petrol prices above ₦1,000 per litre as the cost of importing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has skyrocketed to ₦885 per litre, marking an ₦88 increase within a week. The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) confirmed the sharp rise in its daily energy bulletin released on Wednesday, March 26. With the landing cost now at ₦885 per litre, ...

Experts say prices of drugs are likely to drop following the implementation of the federal government’s executive order on zero VAT and excise duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. The Nigeria Customs Service yesterday said it had commenced the implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) and import duty exemption on raw materials essential for the production of pharmaceutical ...

Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has announced that the Peoples Democratic Party in the state will provide essential aid to 30,000 households during Ramadan. Tambuwal while flagging off the distribution of the foodstuffs in his compound at Kotangora road on Monday, said this support reflects the party’s commitment to unity, compassion and helping those in need during the holy ...

At the cemetery, George stood solemnly beside his strikingly beautiful stepmother, Rosalie, as they laid George’s father, Carter, to rest. The air was thick with the sound of muffled sobs and heartfelt condolences from the gathered guests, each voice a testament to the impact Carter had on their lives. George and Rosalie remained quiet, their eyes glistening with tears as they leaned slightly ...

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has paid glowing tribute to Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and former Governor of Imo State, as he marks his 60th birthday, describing him as a rare statesman, a brother, and a steadfast friend. In a message posted on his official X handle on Monday, Tambuwal celebrated Ihedioha’s life of impactful service, ...

A civic group, the Centre for Democratic Advancement, CDA, has urged Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Retd.), the newly appointed sole administrator of Rivers State, to remain neutral and apolitical in his appointments to safeguard ongoing peace efforts in the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Idris Jinadu, CDA’s chancellor, expressed concerns over reports suggesting that the ...

The federal government has launched the National Guideline for Sodium Reduction to curb the health risks associated with excessive salt intake in Nigeria.  Speaking at the launch on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said the average salt consumption in Nigeria far exceeds the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended ...

Alhamdulillah, we have reached the 27th day of the blessed month of Ramadan. On this 27th day of Ramadan, we stand on the threshold of immense spiritual blessings. This night holds great significance, as many scholars believe that Laylatul Qadr (The Night of Decree) falls on this night. ALSO READ: Ramadan Day 26: Today’s prayers, dua, and hadith for strength and patience It is a time of deep ...

Nigeria is technically a poor country. Measured by any relevant economic metric, we are poor. When many Nigerians I know observe the sheer enormity of the riches amassed by people with access to the national pie, and after eight years, they observe yet another set of people doing the same, and they also realise that that will not stop another set doing just that after every eight-year cycle, they ...