Honourable Dennis Idahosa, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has disclosed that Senator Adams Oshiomhole opposed the nomination of his son Cyril as Commissioner for Health in the state. Idahosa claimed that Cyryl earned his appointment due to his qualifications as against his father's alleged influence as being insinuated in some quarters. Governor Monday Okpebholo recently sworn in the Senator's ...

The richest man in Africa may be Aliko Dangote, but Nigeria does not have the most billionaires. The Africa Wealth Report 2024 by Henley & Partners and New World Wealth reveals that 56% of Africa's millionaires and 90% of its billionaires resided in five countries in 2023: South Africa (7), Egypt (5), Nigeria (4), Kenya (3), and Morocco (2).    ALSO READ: Here's the richest country in Africa - ...

After his era-defining beef with Drake, Kendrick Lamar is named Apple Music's Rap artist of the year. Kendrick Lamar is one of the most famous rappers globally whose music has multiple Grammys and sold millions of copies. Kendrick Lamar's issues with Drake delivered major records from both sides with the biggest being the Compton rapper's 'Not Like Us' which reached the summit of the Billboard ...

Sheikh Ahmad Labeeb, a prominent Islamic scholar from Ilorin, has recently been the subject of online discussions due to a resurfaced interview clip with veteran radio presenter Kola Olotu. In this clip, Labeeb emphatically stated that he would never remove his Lawani (traditional turban), even when abroad in countries like the USA, Canada, or the UK. This resurfaced clip has sparked ...

GistReel President Bola Tinubu has officially dissolved the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, located in Awka, Anambra State. Tinubu also approved the removal of Prof. Bernard Odoh, the new Vice Chancellor, and Mrs Rosemary Nwokike, the registrar of the university. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement on ...

The Coalition for Truth and Justice in Nigeria (CTJN) has said recent false allegations against Barrister Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is aimed at stalling the various massive projects  going on in the FCT. The group lauded him for his remarkable achievements in transforming the nation’s capital. The CTJN said that false accusations against the Minister are ...