The Philippine authorities have arrested five Nigerians in Angeles City, Pampanga, for allegedly abducting a fellow Nigerian, Kingsley Ikeagwuna. Local media, PhilStar, reported that the suspects, Evans Chinemerem, David Ibegbulam, Nwokeke Ihechukwu, Nwokeke Chinemerem, and Okonkwo Kosiso, were arrested last Thursday. They would face criminal charges of kidnapping for ransom and violation of ...

At least 63 percent of polling unit results from the ongoing Ondo governorship election have been uploaded to the Independent National Electoral Commission Result Viewing (IReV) portal as of 4:37pm. A total of 2,500 polling unit results had been submitted on the portal as of the time of fling this report. There are a total of 3,933 polling units in the state. Although there are 17 candidates in ...

GistReel A University of Ibadan (UI) graduate, Sonibare Oluwadamilola Oluwaseun, has captured widespread admiration after excelling in her academic pursuit. Sonibare, who graduated with a degree in Pharmacy (BPharm), received 13 awards during UI’s 76th convocation ceremony, earning her the title of the best student in her faculty. In a celebratory post, Sonibare referred to herself as an ...

Famous media personality Toke Makinwa has expressed her desire to giving marriage another chance, despite marking her 40th birthday recently. Speaking on a podcast hosted by British-Nigerian presenter Madame Joyce, the actress described marriage as a “beautiful institution,” even though it comes with its fair share of challenges. Reflecting on her past,  Toke Makinwa shared insights into ...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported that the economic reforms initiated by Nigeria’s federal government have yet to yield significant positive results, 18 months after their implementation. In its latest outlook for sub-Saharan Africa, the IMF excluded Nigeria from the list of countries making reform progress, grouping it among nations struggling to meet desired economic ...

Mariya, widow of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, eulogised her late husband for his love and unwavering support while alive. In an emotional tribute to the late Lagbaja, Mariya recounted how he took time to assist their children. She pledged to always treasure the moments and their time together even while he was gone. She revealed this in her tribute to Lagbaja. The kind ...