A 22-year-old passenger identified as Mariam Taiwo has been reported dead and two others injured in a road accident that happened along the Sagamu, Ogijo road, Ogun State. The accident occurred at about 3:40 pm on Sunday. DAILY POST gathered that the lone crash, which involved an ash-coloured Lexus 350 Jeep with the registration number KRD 858 JR, driven by 28-year-old Ade Awodero Idris, took ...

GistReel The mother of Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Ayra Starr has set social media abuzz with her candid revelation about having a crush on someone who, humorously, refers to her as “mummy.” In a video that quickly gained traction, she disclosed her excitement about potentially meeting her crush at Ayra Starr’s upcoming show on Christmas Day. Captioning the post, she wrote: “Wahala, my ...

Nigeria Dangote Refinery has partnered with MRS Oil and Gas to sell petrol at ₦935 per litre at retail outlets nationwide. This price reduction follows a decrease in the ex-depot price from ₦970 to ₦899.50 per litre. Anthony Chiejina, Head of Media Communications of Dangote Refinery, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. The company said that the new pricing, which had already ...

liked him as a friend but at some point, the feelings I had for him changed. I don’t know what he did differently or what he said to me. All I realized at some point was that I was in love and wanted him for myself. He had a girlfriend and I knew about her. Maybe, it was that reason I couldn’t take my chances with him until it was too late.One night he came to visit me and when he was ...

The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, has cautioned Christian pilgrims in the state against embarking on the 2024 pilgrimage to Israel due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. He described the situation as too dangerous to guarantee their safety. Speaking at the annual Christmas Carol event held at the Justice Legbo Kutigi International Conference Hall in Minna, Governor Bago, ...

GistReel Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has lauded Everton’s defense following the Blues’ 0-0 draw at Goodison Park on Sunday. Despite Chelsea’s status as the Premier League’s most prolific attacking team with 37 goals in 17 games, they struggled to break down the Toffees, who have emerged as one of the league’s strongest defensive sides outside the top four. Speaking after the ...

The New York Police Department, NYPD’s, highest-ranking uniformed police officer, Jeffrey Maddrey, has resigned. Maddrey, who is the Chief of Department, resigned abruptly on Friday amid bombshell allegations he demanded sexual favours from his subordinates on the force. Fox News reports that the sudden resignation of Maddrey came just hours before Lt. Quathisha Epps filed a sexual harassment ...

At least 213 Nigerians lost their lives to separate stampedes in the last 11 years, investigations by Daily Trust have revealed. Majority of those incidents were recorded during distributions of food items. There were also instances of stampedes during recruitment exercises and religious activities. In the last six days, stampedes during food distributions killed about 72 lives in Ibadan, Oyo ...

Senator Aminu Tambuwal has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in stampedes that occurred in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, and Okija, Anambra State. Describing the incidents as devastating, Tambuwal extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. The tragedies come on the heels of a similar heartbreaking incident in Ibadan, Oyo State, where nearly 30 children ...

There are effective anti-aging foods you should add to your diet to keep you looking young. According to Healthline, our bodies are predisposed to cell damage as we grow older, especially due to our lifestyle and diet. Some of the foods we eat have been artificially fertilized and processed. Our modern lifestyle is also a contributing factor to quick aging. Some of us spend more time making money ...

The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement (North Central), Abiodun Essiet, has condemned the plan to put back a controversial ‘Jesus Is Not God’ banner at Lekki Mosque in Lagos State. Abiodun Essiet said Lagos State and South West are generally known for peaceful co-existence and religious tolerance. Mrs. Abiodun stated this on Sunday while reacting to the ...

The Petroleum Tanker Drivers Branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (PTD- NUPENG) has urged the federal government to ensure that work commences in earnest on the repair of federal highways which it has earmarked public funds for their execution. The union also expressed disaffection over its exclusion from the ongoing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) scheme of the present ...

The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has stated that some sections of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sokoto- Badagry Superhighway would be commissioned by May 2025. A statement by his media, Orji Uchenna Orji, disclosed that there are four Renewed Hope legacy projects and the inherited ongoing projects across the six geopolitical zones that are on course to be ready for ...

Four people died when a helicopter crashed into a hospital in southwestern Turkey on Sunday, the provincial governor said, blaming the accident on thick fog. “The helicopter fell to the ground after having struck the fourth storey of a hospital during take-off,” killing two pilots, a doctor and an employee on board the vehicle, Mugla provincial governor Idris Akbiyik said. “There was ...

Download Here: The festive season, marked by acts of love and generosity, has taken a tragic turn in Nigeria with stampedes that claimed many lives and left many families grieving in the FCT, and in Oyo and Anambra States.  These incidents raise questions about crowd control, safety measures, and the role of economic hardship in such tragedies. NIGERIA DAILY: Legitimate Opportunities For ...

December festivities in Nigeria are synonymous with friends/family gatherings, and, of course, food! While this season often brings indulgent meals that can tip the scales, it’s entirely possible to enjoy delicious dishes without packing on excessive weight. Here are five Nigerian foods that are both satisfying and waistline-friendly. 1. Vegetable Soup (Edikang Ikong or Efo Riro) Vegetable ...

The Federal Government will on Monday, arraigned five suspected terrorists linked to the notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, at a Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects, who were arrested by the Nigerian security agencies, will be arraigned by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) before Justice Emeka Nwite, a vacation judge. Although they were scheduled for ...

It was a bright and beautiful day, perfect for a wedding, and everyone was ready to have the time of their lives. However, things took a drastic turn when the priest took one look at the bride and stopped everything. The reason will shock you. Friends and family members of the groom were arriving at the church in large numbers. Outside, a long line of cars waited to be parked while the ...

Chineke Ugochukwu, a student of the University of Ibadan, emerged victorious at the Eighth Edition of the Super Bowl Debate Competition, held at the Alumni Hall, University of Ibadan. The event, themed “This is Nigeria,” featured representatives from 13 institutions across Oyo State, showcasing their oratory and critical thinking skills. Participating institutions included Abiola Ajimobi ...

GistReel Media personality Oriyomi Hamzat has broken his silence on the tragic stampede that occurred at a funfair event in Ibadan, shifting blame to the parents for the chaos that led to casualties. Speaking in a detailed recount of the incident, Hamzat defended Prophetess Naomi, the event’s organizer, and highlighted the challenges encountered during the preparation and execution of the ...