Today, as we honour Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo, on his posthumous birthday of 67, we celebrate a life that soared beyond the skies and touched the stars. His journey may have ended, but his spirit continues to guide us towards a future of hope, prosperity, and boundless possibilities. Rarely do individuals leave behind a legacy so profound and impactful that it transforms countless lives and ...

GistReel The National Assembly Joint Committee on Solid Minerals rejected the Ministry of Solid Minerals’ 2025 budget estimates on Friday, describing them as grossly inadequate. According to Punch Online, this decision followed a presentation by the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, who submitted the ministry’s proposed budget for review. However, the committee deemed the allocated ...

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), under the leadership of Dr Zacch Adedeji, has been tipped to achieve greater milestones in 2025 following a transformative year in 2024. Tax analyst Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi highlights the agency's plans, focusing on the anticipated passage of the Tax Reform Bill, which she describes as a game-changer for Nigeria's tax management framework. Dr ...

Grammy-nominated superstar Asake has been declared the best-selling artist in Nigeria in 2024. According to Nigeria's foremost music chart publication TurnTable in its annual end-of-the-year chart, Asake garnered more acclaim across streaming platforms, TV, and Radio than any other artist in 2024. This is Asake’s third consecutive year as the overall No. 1 artist making him the first star to ...

Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), said he worked for the removal of the former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus. Wike made this revelation as Secondus labelled him an enemy of Rivers state over his rift with governor Siminalayi Fubara. The FCT minister spoke during the end-of-year Thanksgiving organised on Thursday, ...

Haruna Salisu, the Publisher of WikkiTimes, a Bauchi-based media organization, has accused Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed of unprecedented nepotism and intolerance toward constructive criticism. Salisu claimed the governor’s administration is plagued by favoritism, with key government positions being filled by relatives and close allies, undermining the principles of merit and good ...

GistReel The mother of the 3-year-old boy who was abused by a teacher identified as Mrs Stella Nwadigo opens up on the series of maltreatment issues under her care. The incident at a private school in Ikorodu where the child’s mother also works has sparked outrage following a viral video capturing the teacher inflicting pain on the child. In a brief interview conducted in Yoruba, the mother of ...

The journey began on Thursday, December 20, 2024 when I received a call from my office, instructing me to prepare for a meeting with some bandit kingpins willing to engage in peace talks near the Rijana area of Kaduna State. As a journalist covering insecurity, particularly kidnapping and banditry for almost 10 years, I had never had the opportunity to meet these criminals face-to-face. It was an ...

The Nigerian military enjoys the support of the population as it wages more than a decade-long campaign against terrorists, bandits and separatist groups. However, the rate at which communities have become collateral damage is too alarming to be ignored. The airstrikes targeted at the Lakurawa terrorists in Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa villages in Sokoto State during the Christmas festivities, killed ...

GistReel Following a brief period of reduced terror activity in Nigeria, this week witnessed a sharp resurgence in violent attacks, raising concerns about a potential renewed offensive by terrorist groups. Saturday PUNCH reports that investigations revealed that at least 77 individuals were killed and 43 others abducted across 10 states within the past week. Over 1,000 residents were ...

Precocious and altruistic, Engr. (Sir) Cyril Chinonso Ishmael, a native of Obikabia, Nnanji autonomous community, Isiala Ngwa North local government area of Abia State, Nigeria has a long history of service in both the private and public sectors. A holder of first degree in Chemical/Petro-Chemical Engineering from the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, ...

GistReel A Yahoo boy laments after sending his girlfriend ₦500k for her birthday, only to discover someone else got intimate with her for ₦25k. This revelation emerged in a viral post on X, formerly known as Twitter. AI Generated. A man shared a screenshot of a private message he received from the distressed boyfriend, sparking widespread reactions online. According to the message, the Yahoo ...

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has thrown shades online as he preaches about love and forgiveness. Yul Edochie took to Instagram to share a post educating his fans on the importance of cherishing moments with one another. The political aspirant stated that life is a phase that passes by. He urged everyone to shed wickedness and hatred because none will live on earth forever. Edochie admonished his ...

The year 2024 marked 25 years of uninterrupted democratic rule in Nigeria. The 2024 electoral calendar, featuring four types of national and state elections tested public confidence in the electoral process and the commitment of democratic institutions and political actors to electoral integrity. At the federal level, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted two off-cycle ...

In a recent post on Facebook, renowned spiritual leader and founder of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Pastor Daniel Olukoya, has emphasized the profound impact one’s living environment can have on their dream life and overall spiritual well-being. In a recent message, the pastor highlighted the importance of spiritual discernment in choosing where to live, noting that certain ...

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said prostitution, drug peddling, and other illegal and hidden activities will be included in the calculation of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). NBS made this known during a sensitisation workshop on GDP and Consumer Price Index (CPI) Rebasing, which was organised in collaboration with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) on Thursday, ...

Unknown gunmen have reportedly raped, robbed, and murdered a young woman, Miss Chinagozorm Lucy Eze, in her apartment in Asaba, Delta State. The incident occurred two days ago, causing serious tension in the area. No suspect has been arrested in connection with the alleged murder. The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the report in a text message sent to our ...

Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, the lead pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), delivered a message on the seventh evening of their 12 Days of Glory program, addressing the deceptive allure of wealth and success in the world. Pastor Fatoyinbo emphasized that the devil can indeed make people rich, but the prosperity that comes from such sources is fleeting and ultimately damaging. He cautioned, ...

GistReel Highly decorated French striker Karim Benzema, has denied rumours suggesting his retirement at the end of the current season. In a recent statement, highlighted by Fabrizio Romano, Benzema described these speculations as “nonsense,” putting to rest any doubts about his continued involvement in professional football. Karim Benzema – Getty image “Retirement? Those stories are not ...

Lady heartbroken as she breaks open her savings box to discover that the money she saved had all decayed. The lady took to social media to share what became of the cash she saved. In the video she shared, she showed off different denominations of naira that she saved in her box. The notes had mold growing on them, signifying decay of the currency. Sharing the video, she burst into tears over the ...