Nnewi was engulfed in grief on Friday as the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, former representative of Anambra South, was laid to rest in a solemn ceremony that deeply moved the community. The atmosphere was heavy with sorrow as his final journey commenced at his country home in Umuanuka, Otolo Nnewi, within the Nnewi North Local Government Area. His remains arrived at the family residence, ...

GistReel Controversial Nigerian content creator, DJ Chicken, has caused a stir online after being chased out of a train in the UK for disruptive behaviour. In a video making rounds on social media, DJ Chicken was seen recording fellow passengers without consent—an act considered a breach of privacy and punishable under UK law. The footage captured a train conductor instructing DJ Chicken to ...

The English Premier League has officially announced the schedule for the 2025/26 season, which will begin on Saturday, August 16, 2025, and conclude on Sunday, May 24, 2026. In a landmark move aimed at addressing player welfare, the league has made significant changes to the congested festive period. For the first time, no two match rounds will be scheduled within 60 hours of each other during ...

In 2022, a Japanese man known as Toco gained notoriety for an unusual endeavour—he spent $14,000 to transform himself into a dog. His escapades unfolded on the ‘I Want To Be An Animal’ YouTube channel, where he chronicled life as a canine, creating a mix of intrigue and controversy. Toco’s virtual stardom blossomed as he shared videos portraying everyday life with dog-like activities such ...

The Chairman of the Committee set up by Governor Monday Okpebholo to recover government vehicles, Kelly Okungbowa, on Friday declared over 200 vehicles missing. He stated that the committee had within 24 hours recovered three vehicles in a private residence in Benin.Okungbowa, who spoke to newsmen on the success of the committee’s assignment, said within 24 hours three vehicles including one ...

The Federal Government has announced the promotion of 331 directors within the federal civil service, according to reports from Sunday PUNCH. These newly appointed directors were part of a pool of 697 candidates who participated in the oral interviews held on November 4, 2024. Earlier, in May 2024, the Federal Civil Service Commission had issued a notification regarding the promotion and ...

A rich man embarrassed this Black woman at a restaurant. Triggered, she tried to defend herself, only to regret it when he uttered one word. Sharon was about to leave the restaurant when she found herself in a sticky situation with a young gentleman. The 31-year-old lady had accidentally knocked over a glass of wine, spilling it on his expensive-looking suit. Immediately, she apologized and ...

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nyesom Wike, has reportedly ordered the secret dissolution of the Special Court of Appeal in the FCT that gave a favourable ruling on the Rivers State Local Government Elections. The panel was “quietly disbanded” after it upheld the Rivers State Local Government elections conducted by the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The ...

A digital security technology and financial expert, Dr Kingsley Chibuzor Aguoru, has expressed opposition to calls for the approval of cryptocurrency digital payment system due their potential to breach national financial regulations. Aguoru, however, commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s decision to prioritise the eNaira over decentralised cryptocurrencies. In a statement, the expert ...

As part of activities marking his first year anniversary in office, Senator Austin Akobundu commenced the installation of solar-powered street lights at strategic markets in the six Local Government Areas that make up Abia Central Senatorial District, Abia State. Recall that Senator Austin Akobundu was inaugurated as a Senator on November 15, 2023 after he was declared the rightful winner of the ...

Sam Kerr, the Chelsea star, and her fiancée, Kristie Mewis, a West Ham midfielder, have shared exciting news with the football world – they are expecting their first child in 2025. The female couple made the announcement through a touching Instagram post on Kerr’s account. The caption read, “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!” with Mewis, 33, revealed to be carrying the baby. Fans, players, ...

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) says it has removed the names of companies that have not filed their annual reports in 10 years from its register. The CAC said it had deleted the companies who had failed to update their annual reports. The commission’s statement comes more than three months after it warned the concerned companies of the looming action. The statement said, “The ...

It started as an ordinary morning for Alex Thompson and his classmates on their daily bus ride to school. They barely noticed the switch to a substitute driver, who seemed harmless enough. But as the trip progressed, Alex picked up on subtle signs—wrong turns, speeding, and frequent glances in the mirror—that made him uneasy. Then, the bus abruptly veered off-road, and Alex knew he had to act ...

By Emmanuel Kwada In a heartfelt gesture of goodwill, Hon. Faith Pukuma, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, has extended her congratulations to Hon. Abubakar Mazhinyi, the esteemed Chairman of Uba Local Government Area, on the occasion of birthday celebration. In her letter, Pukuma acknowledged Mazhinyi’s extraordinary contributions to the community, ...

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed veteran broadcaster Sulaiman Aledeh as the Managing Director of the state-owned Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS). The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, who announced the development in a statement on Saturday, November 23, 2024, said Aledeh's appointment is with immediate effect.Itua described the appointee as an international ...

GistReel Tottenham stunned Manchester City with a dominant 4-0 win at the Etihad, piling misery on Pep Guardiola. Guardiola has now suffered his fifth consecutive defeat for the first time in his managerial career. James Maddison marked his 28th birthday with a sensational brace, setting the tone for Spurs’ emphatic win. The match started with high expectations for City, buoyed by Guardiola’s ...

The Storm Shadows were targeted on 20 November at an underground military facility in Maryino on a Tsarist estate, in Kursk region. New footage shows a Storm Shadow missile involved (Image: AP) New claims suggest that a British Storm Shadow missile attack from Ukraine on Russia killed 500 North Korean soldiers. A Russian general and 18 Putin officers were also reported as lost, with another 18 ...

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has donated 1,000 units of motorcycles to the Kano State Police command. The ceremony was held on Saturday at the Police command, Bompai, Kano. The initiative is targeted towards supporting officers to enhance their operations for effective policing in the state. Daily Trust reports that the brand new motorcycles are designed to take on ...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum says the party remains a formidable force on the political landscape of Nigeria. Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and Chairman of the forum stated this at the end of its meeting on Saturday in Jos.Mohammed said that the party would soon overcome all its challenges, adding that the ‘minor setbacks’ would soon be over.He called on ...

On a stormy afternoon, while most were seeking shelter from the rain, Braden found himself helping an elderly woman navigate the slippery sidewalks of their suburban neighborhood. What seemed like a simple act of kindness quickly turned into a bewildering nightmare for the teenager. Just hours after escorting her home safely, Braden was confronted by the police at his doorstep, accused by the ...