Category: Top Stories
Libya threatens legal action over Nigeria’s withdrawal from AFCON qualifier
15 Oct 2024
From Punch The Libyan Football Federation has condemned Nigeria’s decision to withdraw from the scheduled 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, threatening to take legal action to protect its national team’s interests. The Super Eagles withdrew from the match that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, citing safety concerns after being stuck at […]
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Banky W and wife, Adesua welcome second child in US
14 Oct 2024
From Gistreel Celebrity couple, Banky W and wife, Adesua Etomi-Wellington welcome their second child in the US. The announcement was made on social media by the recently immigrated family from China. Banky W wrote a lovely ode to the adorable pictures of his wife’s growing baby bump that he shared. He talked about how […]
Continue ReadingTope Alabi Celebrates Daughter as She Graduates From Covenant University, Proudly Shares Her Grade
13 Oct 2024
From Gistlover Celebrity gospel singer Tope Alabi expressed her appreciation upon her daughter Deborah Oluwatunmise Alabi’s graduation from Covenant University in Ota, Ogun state. The event was held on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Tope expressed her happiness and expressed her pride in seeing her daughter, who was once a small child, graduate with honors. The […]
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Oil magnate Henry Akinduro is allegedly wanted by the EFCC for fraudulent activities
13 Oct 2024
From Gistlover The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Bolaji Henry Akinduro, an oil mogul, wanted for fraud as of Friday. In a statement by spokesman Dele Oyewale, it is alleged that Akinduro acquired money through deception and was involved in theft by conversion. The circular reads, “The public is hereby notified that […]
Continue ReadingDoctor remanded for alleged child trafficking, forgery
13 Oct 2024
From Punch The police in Enugu State say a medical doctor, Emmanuel Chimaobi Ugwumba, who was arrested for alleged child trafficking and forgery, has been remanded at the Nigerian Correctional Custodial Centre in the state. A statement on Wednesday night by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, said Dr Ugwumba was arrested by the command’s […]
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Man drowns in Lagos river after taking hard drugs
13 Oct 2024
From Punch A 45-year-old man named Kazeem, who lived in the border community of Odo Tente between Lagos and Ogun States, drowned in a river. It was learnt that the incident occurred on Friday around 11 am. Kazeem was reported to have taken a hard drug—possibly Colorado—prior to the incident. After taking the drug, the […]
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SS3 Female student kills colleague in Ondo
12 Oct 2024
From punch A female SS3 student of Akoko Anglican Grammar School, Arigidi Akoko, in the Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, has been arrested by the police for allegedly stabbing her male colleague to death. After the two got into a fight after school, the tragic incident is said to have happened […]
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“No Nigerian singer owns a jet, not even Davido” – Aviator alleges
12 Oct 2024
From Gistreel A well-known aviation industry businessman explains definitively the widely circulated claims that musicians from Nigeria possess private aircraft. This declaration was made in reaction to a widely shared video posted online by a fan of Grammy Award–winning musician Burna Boy, which suggested that the well-known performer owned a private jet. “Burna Boy […]
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UBA photographer reacts to rumors of Davido being their new brand ambassador
12 Oct 2024
From gistreel The chief photographer at UBA has responded to reports that Afrobeats musician Davido is the bank’s new brand ambassador. According to rumors that circulated on the microblogging site X, Davido was named the bank’s new brand ambassador. One X user, @it_Rutie wrote … “Davido is the new brand ambassador of UBA. 🤯” Tobi James, the […]
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