The landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) has further dropped from the N981 per liter recorded on September 25, 2024, to N945.63 per liter as of September 27. Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria disclosed this in its Competency Centre Energy Bulletin data released on Monday. The drop represents a significant decline from the cost recorded in July 2024 which stood at N1,130 per ...

Israeli Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant has said that the next stage of Israel’s war against Hezbollah will begin soon. Gallant told the heads of regional councils in northern Israel this during a meeting with the so-called “Confrontation Line” forum on Monday. CNN reports that the Minister also discussed the current security situation, where he explained that conflict with Hezbollah was ...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to conduct an immediate assessment of the flood disaster’s impact on the livestock sector in Borno State. During a courtesy visit to Borno State governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum in Maiduguri, Permanent Secretary, Dr. Chinyere Akujobi said the president’s directive reflects the government’s commitment to ...

GistReel Famous singer, Mr Eazi brags about the extent of his wealth, just days after revealing that he dreamt Davido dashed him millions of dollars. Gistreel recalls that the “I Surrender” crooner recently took to his X page to reveal that he dreamt about Davido gifting him 2.3 million dollars. Mr Eazi. Some days following this, he took to his page to make a financial statement about his net ...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a warning of a potential strike after a 14-day ultimatum, expressing dissatisfaction with the treatment of academics by successive governments in Nigeria. During a press conference in Uyo on Monday, Comrade Happiness Uduk, Chairman of ASUU’s Calabar Zone, spoke on behalf of the chairpersons from various institutions, including Abia ...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced an employment scheme, known as Renewed Hope Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme, LEEP, to create 2.5 million jobs for Nigerians directly and indirectly. Tinubu made this known during his 64th Independence Day speech on Tuesday. According to him, the initiative, which will commence in November 2024, aims to ensure the welfare and safety of workers ...

Kano, Nigeria (TheGavel) – A Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced an 80-year-old man, Ya’u Abdullahi, to seven years imprisonment for sexually exploiting an eight-year-old girl. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) Kano Command had arraigned Abdullahi on charges of sexual exploitation. Justice S M Shu’aibu found the prosecution’s evidence to be ...

President Bola Tinubu has said that no fewer than 300 commanders of the Boko Haram insurgents and bandits have been eliminated in the last one year. Tinubu stated this on Tuesday in his nationwide broadcast to mark the nation’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. The President expressed delight that his administration which kicked off in May 2023 “is winning the war on terror and ...

A suspected cholera outbreak in the Apaogbozu community of Agila district in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State has resulted in 11 fatalities, with six others in critical condition. Dr Perpetual Okafor, the immediate past secretary of Ado Local Government Council, told newsmen in Makurdi on Monday that the outbreak began four days ago and escalated quickly, with the death toll rising ...

GistReel A Nigerian man has built a functioning Android phone from scratch using only wood and wires, as revealed in a viral video on TikTok. In the video, the man, identified as Isaiah, explained that he constructed the phone entirely from wood and wires. Man builds functional Android phone from scratch. He stated that with proper support and access to machinery, he could produce more advanced ...

Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure you that we are committed to finding sustainable solutions to alleviate the ...

President Bola Tinubu has announced a 30-day confab for Nigerian youths to discuss challenges confronting them. Tinubu made this announcement on Tuesday during his 64th Independence Day Anniversary Broadcast. Details shortly… BREAKING: Tinubu convokes national youth confab

Abuja, Sept. 30, 2024 (TheGavel) – As Nigeria prepares to mark its 64th Independence Day, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has called on residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities. The appeal comes as part of the command’s efforts to ensure a safe and peaceful celebration. In a statement released on Monday, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP ...

Vows never to interfere or abuse the relationship between the executive and the judiciary  President Bola Tinubu on Monday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to upholding the independence and sanctity of the judiciary. Tinubu made the pledge while swearing in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) at the Presidential Villa, ...

President Bola Tinubu says while his government is working to overcome the challenges of the day, it remains mindful of the next generation, “as we seek to galvanise their creative energy towards a better future”. He said this in his broadcast to the nation on the 64th Independence anniversary of the nation. “We lead today with the future we wish to bequeath to our children in focus, ...

Nigerian singer, Asake has faced backlash on social media for smashing a fan’s iPhone 16 Pro Max in Germany. Asake, who recently performed at a concert in Germany, violently snatched the fan’s phone and smashed it on the floor, causing significant damage. Sharing the video of the incident in a social media post, a fan named Adeoti showed the moment he tried to get a picture with Asake before ...

Police in Nasarawa State have detained a middle-aged woman, Khadija Aliyu, for her alleged involvement in the theft of a 7-day-old baby in Keffi, the headquarters of the local government area. The police spokesperson, Ranham Nansel, in a statement, said the suspect was apprehended on Saturday, September 28, 2024, during a naming ceremony in Keffi LGA. According to the statement, the suspect, who ...

Akpabio says though the nation is faced with numerous challenges, citizens should remain resolute and resilient. Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed ...

A former Vice President and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has written to the National Assembly, requesting an amendment to the Constitution to allow for a six-year single term for the President and state governors. In a memorandum to the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review, Atiku also proposed that the ...