An Ogun Special Cultism Court sitting in Abeokuta on Friday sentenced a 24-year-old man, Sodiq Okeowo, to seven years in prison for belonging to a secret cult. Okeowo, with no fixed address, was convicted on a two-count charge of conspiracy and belonging to an unlawful society.The Magistrate, Mrs O.O Adebo, held that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and the defendant ...

Nollywood stars Zubby Michael and Angela Okorie surprised fans by seemingly ending their heated feud in a striking new video that radiates reconciliation. In a playful and carefree moment shared by Zubby, the duo displayed their chemistry, laughing, joking, and sharing a joint while throwing up hand signs as if their conflict never existed. Zubby added a cheeky touch by tagging Angela’s ...

Nollywood actress, Wumi Toriola’s debut cinema production, 'Queen Lateefah,' has continued to attain great feats and is currently at ₦350 million since its release two months ago.  The film’s distributor, Cinemax Nigeria took to their Instagram to update its audience on the latest feat the film has attained.  “Queen Lateefah still waxing strong and shining bright!  Grossing 350M and ...

The Palace of Oba of Benin has distanced itself from a planned dramatisation of the Igue Festival by the Association for Cultural and Economic Renaissance of Edo (ACERE). This is contained in a statement on Saturday, by Osaigbovo Iguobaro, Chief Press Secretary to the Oba of Benin.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the Igue Festival is an important cultural and religious event in the ...

President Bola Tinubu on Friday sent a letter to the Senate seeking confirmation of Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede’s appointment as the substantive Chief of Army Staff (CAS). Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.Onanuga explained that in the letter, Tinubu seeks Oluyede’s confirmation by the provisions of Section ...

Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah was laid to rest on Friday at his family home in Umuanukam, Otolo Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, in a ceremony marked by tears and heartfelt tributes from family, political colleagues, and dignitaries. The burial mass was held at St. Peter’s Claver Catholic Church, where the Bishop of Ekwulobia, Peter Cardinal Okpaleke, presided. ...

The Federal Government has denied sacking workers who obtained their degree certificates from unrecognised universities in Benin Republic and Togo. There were widespread concerns after a former Senator, Shehu Sani, decried the alleged sack of the affected civil servants on his X handle. Senator Sani wrote, “Thousands of guys who graduated from the Benin Republic universities, got jobs and ...

By Samaila Emmanuel Bzugu In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has nullified the National Lottery Act of 2005, ruling that the National Assembly did not possess the authority to legislate on matters concerning lottery and games of chance. The unanimous judgment from the seven-member panel, delivered by Justice Mohammed Idris, asserted that the exclusive jurisdiction over these ...

GistReel The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has characterized Imo Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu, the House of Representatives member representing the Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State, as a political merchant. Wike through the office of his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, asserted that Ugochinyere’s ...

GistReel A Nigerian female doctor working in the UK and a permanent resident of Canada has expressed outrage over what she describes as racist treatment after her flight from Winnipeg to Newcastle was diverted to Paris. Upon arrival in Paris, all passengers were promised a hotel stay due to the flight delay, but the doctor, carrying a Nigerian passport, was denied accommodation, while others ...

Governors elected on the platform of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rose from their meeting with a “strong advice” for the Umar Damagum-led National Working Committee (NWC) to call for the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party latest by February. Since August, the NWC has continued to postpone the NEC expected to discuss some issues bedeviling the party ...

The Moroccan wife of politician and billionaire businessman Ned Nwoko, Laila Charani, flaunted her husband and their son in a video which caught the attention of her fans. In the video, it seemed like Laila Charani was kissing his cheeks and they laughed, including their son. Using the video to mark their 14 year long union, the beautiful woman asserted that her love for her husband is ...

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has approved the payment of N70,000 new minimum wage for civil servants in the state. Buni, in a statement by his Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, in Damaturu on Saturday, said the payment would take effect from December.According to Mohammed, the approval is contained in a memo signed by the governor, following recommendations by a ...

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited more foreign schools to take the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The newly accredited schools, in addition to the existing ones, are in Niger Republic and Equitorial Guinea. The council in a statement by Azeez Sani, Ag. Director, Information and Public Relations, said the ...

A man had a heart attack in front of Hicks’ baby while playing with him. What the child did immediately afterward was so shocking that no one believed it possible. Mitchell returned home after an exhausting day as a dishwasher. The door creaked as it was opened, revealing a modest, simplistic, and even somewhat cozy setting. But it wasn’t just the usual scene of a tired father ...

GistReel Nigerian singer and activist, Bloody Civilian has been hit with a N200 billion lawsuit by controversial preacher Lady Apostle Helen Ukpabio and her daughter, Imaobong Elijah Ukpabio. The lawsuit, filed over alleged libellous comments on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), demands a public apology and compensation for the alleged defamation. Bloody Civilian The legal action ...

There’s a lot more to life than most of us understand. Certain life truths are unsightly and unpleasant, but many of us are unaware of how unsightly they are before something painful or unexpected occurs. If you believe that life is a gold platter, I recommend that you reconsider your position. Life is complicated and stressful, and the horrible things we see on a regular basis are nothing more ...

A Nigerian man based in the UK, has reportedly withdrawn from a marriage proposal due to a highly demanding traditional bride price list provided by the woman’s family. The incident, shared by social media user Princess Adeola via her X handle, showed the man’s emotional struggle and sparked discussions about cultural practices that might deter potential suitors. The bride price list, ...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has urged President Bola Tinubu to review his economic policies. The Governors, rising from a meeting in Jos, Plateau State on Saturday, expressed worry over the economic hardship on the nation. Expressing concerns over the state of the nation caused by policies of the All Progressives Congress-led government, the Governors called on Tinubu to ...

Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday, prayed to the Court of Appeal to set aside the judgment that barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from releasing monthly allocations to Rivers. The governor, through his counsel Yusuf Ali, SAN, prayed a three-member panel of the appellate court led by Justice Hamma Barka, to vacate the high court order which he said was issued in bad faith.He urged the ...