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![Nigerian Troops Hold Suspected Bomber Disguised As A Woman!!!!]()
Nigerian Troops Hold Suspected Bomber Disguised As A Woman!!!!
The Nigerian military in a statement released on its website says it has taken into custody a man dressed as a woman who is suspected to be connected with the Wednesday 23rd bomb blast targeted at former Head of state, General Buhari. (Pic they released above) Find the statement after the cut...Troo... -
![Omotola Jalade Thinks Jim Iyke Is The Best Dressed Nigerian Actor]()
Omotola Jalade Thinks Jim Iyke Is The Best Dressed Nigerian Actor
Today, star actress Omotola was answering questions from her fans and when asked about the best dressed man in Nollywood,she said Jim Iyke…Shealso revealed she had her first child at 19 but won’t let any of her daughter’s do same….Who agrees with Jim Iyke being the Best Dressed man in Nolly... -
![Nine Nigerian Students Kidnapped in Ukraine]()
Nine Nigerian Students Kidnapped in Ukraine
Nine Nigerian students have been reportedly kidnapped in the Ukrainian city of Lugansk, according to a statement by the representative of the National Security and Defence Council Information Centre, Andrey Lysenko.The statement added that the students are being held in a seized building of the SBU... -
![Disturbing video shows how Boko Haram men beheaded Nigerian Air Force officer]()
Disturbing video shows how Boko Haram men beheaded Nigerian Air Force officer
A disturbing video which showed a Nigerian Naval officer identified as Umar Abubakar being interrogated and later gruesomely murdered by Boko Haram men in Borno state was released today. The sect men then paraded with his head in a jubilant display.The victim, who was extensively interrogate... -
![Nigerian Man Beats 78 Contestant, Wins Dubai International Holy Quran Award]()
Nigerian Man Beats 78 Contestant, Wins Dubai International Holy Quran Award
[size=9pt]«§» 22 July 2014[/size] A Nigerian man, Sulaiman Abdulkarim Isah has been announced winner of the 18th session of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award which was concluded on Friday July 18th. Sulaiman, won the top position in the international Quran completion category of the Aw... -
![Nigerian teen arrested after killing brother, brutalising mother in New York]()
Nigerian teen arrested after killing brother, brutalising mother in New York
Charles Okonkwo Jr., a Long Island, New York, teenager with a history of psychiatric problems killed his 15-year old brother and brutally beat his mother — a respected physician — into a coma over the weekend, police say.Okonkwo, 18, has been charged with assault on his mother, Chinwe Okonkwo, 5... -
![Nigerian Pastor, Samuel Kayode Commits The Biggest Education Fraud In UK]()
Nigerian Pastor, Samuel Kayode Commits The Biggest Education Fraud In UK
An accountant at a chain of academies championed by Michael Gove is at the centre of a fraud investigation after £4million of school funds ended up in his personal accounts. Nigerian-born Samuel Kayode is said to have spent much of the cash on an extravagant lifestyle and buying a string of proper... -
![Nigerian Athletes Living Like Beggars In Glasgow]()
Nigerian Athletes Living Like Beggars In Glasgow
Some of the athletes who will be representing Nigeria at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow are crying over their condition since arriving in Scotland over the weekend. With the Games set to kick off on... -
![Nigerian Air Force Jet crashes in Borno State]()
Nigerian Air Force Jet crashes in Borno State
A Nigerian Air Force Mi-35 helicopter that was on a training mission crashed this afternoon in South Bama, Borno. According to a statement signed by Nigeria Defence spokesperson, Chris Olukolade, the jet crashed due to technical fault and not as a result of any enemy action. The statement did not ... -
![Being Gay Has No Expiry Date -- Nigerian Gay Pastor Jide Macaulay]()
Being Gay Has No Expiry Date -- Nigerian Gay Pastor Jide Macaulay
There are quite a number of women married to closeted gay men. Check yourself, woman! Lol. If you know, why are you still with him? Yes, you! I'm talking to you!! Why are you still holding on??... -
![United States FAA Recognises A Young Nigerian Pilot]()
United States FAA Recognises A Young Nigerian Pilot
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![Is It True? 'Nigerian Pastors Need To Be Born Again' - Etcetera]()
Is It True? 'Nigerian Pastors Need To Be Born Again' - Etcetera
Etcetera is back again. Do you agree with him this time?“Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born of water and of the spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto ... -
![Late Kefee's husband angry at Nigerian press]()
Late Kefee's husband angry at Nigerian press
Late Kefee's husband Teddy Don-Momoh is not happy with the Nigerian press and has made his feelings known. He accused the press of reporting lies about the cause of his wife's death and events leading up to her burial.Speaking about his displeasure, Teddy told reporters; "Are you g... -
![Ogo Obi (Aka) “Nigerian Messi” Joins United On Trial]()
Ogo Obi (Aka) “Nigerian Messi” Joins United On Trial
Highly-rated Nigerian youngster, 16-year-old Ogo Obi, has joined Premiership giants Manchester United on a one year trial deal.Obi, who was highly impressive in last year’s Milk Cup where he scored 10 goals in five games for Watford, was nicknamed “Nigerian Messi” after his exploits at the to... -
![Popular Nigerian Singer Chidimma Features In Kenyan Comedy Show “Churchill”]()
Popular Nigerian Singer Chidimma Features In Kenyan Comedy Show “Churchill”
Popular Nigerian singer Chidimma a.k.a Miss Kedike recently made an appearance at the Churchill comedy show in Nairobi, Kenya. The 20th episode of the popular show hosted Chidimma, Kenyan Guru BigPin and Shosh. ... -
![Nigerian College Student Sentenced To Death For Drug Trafficking in Malaysia]()
Nigerian College Student Sentenced To Death For Drug Trafficking in Malaysia
A Nigerian private college student was sentenced to death by the High Court here today, after he was found guilty of trafficking 26.533 kilogrammes of Canabis, four years ago.Judge Amelia Tee Hong Geok Abdullah held that the defence had failed to raise a reasonable doubt on the prosecution’s case... -
![Vera Sidika Claims Her Billionaire Nigerian Boyfriend Has Over 20 Cars]()
Vera Sidika Claims Her Billionaire Nigerian Boyfriend Has Over 20 Cars
Kenyan video vixen, Vera Sidika that once bragged about spending N27m on bleaching things. Then she also said her Nigerian boyfriend spoils her with hair worth $2500 - N400,000, shoes $3500 - N560,000. Now again, Vera is saying this her Nigerian boyfriend is so addicted to cars that he owns UP TO ... -
![Stars At Nigerian Socialite Freda Francis' Star Studded 30th Birthday]()
Stars At Nigerian Socialite Freda Francis' Star Studded 30th Birthday
Popular Lagos business woman Freda Francis celebrated her big 30th birthday in style on Friday 11th July. A star studded bash was held at the Oasis Medspa, Ikoyi and was attended by her family and star friends which included Don Jazzy, Toke Makinwa, Peter Okoye, Tiwa Savage,Wizkid and more sta... -
![10 Cheapest Nigerian Cities to Live In Nigeria]()
10 Cheapest Nigerian Cities to Live In Nigeria
Many Nigerians grew up dreaming of living in Lagos or Abuja, which are known to be the most expensive cities in Nigeria. In reality, they can’t afford the cost of living in these cities because they come with high price tags. On the other hand, some Nigerians are looking for the cheapest cities to... -
![Popular Nigerian DJ, Rotimi Alakija [ DJ Exclusive ] To Marry Soon]()
Popular Nigerian DJ, Rotimi Alakija [ DJ Exclusive ] To Marry Soon
No matter how young a man is, one day he will grow to be a man of his own and make choices that no one can easily make for him and that is the step popular Nigerian DJ, Rotimi Alakija, better known as DJ Exclusive has taken over the weekend.The handsome DJ has decided to join the list of married ce... -
![Nigerian Man Jailed 263 Years In US [PICTURED]]()
Nigerian Man Jailed 263 Years In US [PICTURED]
[size=9pt]«§» 14 July 2014[/size] A convenience store owner convicted of selling heroin and marijuana near a middle school was sentenced to 263 years in federal prison on Thursday, Wilsontimes reported. U.S. District Judge Malcolm J. Howard handed down 53-year-old Felix A. Okafor’s 3,157-mo... -
![6 Nigerian Actresses Who Converted To Islam Over Christian Husband Scarcity]()
6 Nigerian Actresses Who Converted To Islam Over Christian Husband Scarcity
6 Nigerian Actresses Who Converted To Islam Over Christian Husbands Scarcity & Marital Problems In this past 24 months, six actresses in the Nollywood movie industry have dumped Christianity for Islam. [size=22pt] >>>CLICK HERE TO VIEW LIST IN PICTURES<<< [/size] Below is a... -
![Nigerian Army Generals Pocketed $43m Meant For Peacekeepers, Petition Says]()
Nigerian Army Generals Pocketed $43m Meant For Peacekeepers, Petition Says
“It is on record and verifiable that over 3,950 troops who participated in Peace Support Operations in Liberia and Sudan between 2013 to 2014 are still been [owed] various months of allowances amounting to over $43.23m US Dollars which is equivalent to N6,919,168,000:00 Billion Nigerian Naira to ... -
![Enough Is Enough To Made in China: Nigerian Made Cars Are Ready [See Photo]]()
Enough Is Enough To Made in China: Nigerian Made Cars Are Ready [See Photo]
Nigerian made cars are ready. Executive Director/Chief Executive of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mr Olusegun Awolowo, posed beside his own, to announce its readiness to Nigerians. The Jeep was manufactured by Innoson. ... -
![Meet Top Nigerians Celebrities Whose Wives Are Older Than Them(See Photos)]()
Meet Top Nigerians Celebrities Whose Wives Are Older Than Them(See Photos)
It would however seem that the stigma is lifting, as more Nigerian women are openly dating and even marrying their young lovers, not caring what the world thinks; and why should they? We must accept love wherever it finds us, right? Well, these women certainly think so, banishing tradition and livi... -
![Nigerian human rights lawyer, Bamidele Aturu, dies at 49]()
Nigerian human rights lawyer, Bamidele Aturu, dies at 49
One of Nigeria’s leading human rights lawyers, Bamidele Aturu, has died. He died today Wednesday July 9th at a Lagos hospital where he was being treated for an undisclosed ailment.Late Bamidele Aturu came to prominence as a fighter against power abuses when, as a member of the National Youth Serv... -
![Nigerian Students Win 2014 Intel ISEF Award in US]()
Nigerian Students Win 2014 Intel ISEF Award in US
Two Nigerian students have emerged winners at the 2014 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair held in Los Angeles, United States of America, US.During the showcase of scientific innovation and development of scientific research, Ibukunoluwa Oladeinde and Eveshorhewa Samuel Ajayi of Dorego... -
![Nigerian Teenagers Tricked Into Prostitution In Italy [Photo News]]()
Nigerian Teenagers Tricked Into Prostitution In Italy [Photo News]
Nigerian women are being trafficked to Italy under the pretense that they will be working as nannies or in factories – but often end up working the streets as prostitutes. Their plight has been highlighted by Paris-based photographer Elena Perlino, originally from Italy, who began to notice the pr... -
![Nigerian Troops Clear Terrorists Bases in Balmo Forest [Photos]]()
Nigerian Troops Clear Terrorists Bases in Balmo Forest [Photos]
According to a new report on the Nigerian Defence website, troops have cleared and taken over Balmo forest in a military operation that lasted throughout the weekend. [size=21pt] >>>CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE PHOTOS<<< [/size] Prior to the operation, Balmo forest stretching from Ba... -
![Nigerian Fans Celebrate at The World Cup in Brazil]()
Nigerian Fans Celebrate at The World Cup in Brazil
This 2014, the Brazilian fever caught up with the world including the ever passionate Nigerian football fans. Despite Nigeria being out of the world’s biggest football tournament, heroic moments from Vincent Enyeama will surely remain unforgettable.Fans have given their unwavering support for thei... -
Rising Nigerian Singer Gina Visits Orphanage In Lagos & Abuja
Rising Nigerian house music act Regina “Gina” Abiola recently took time out to visit a few orphanage homes in Lagos and Abuja.The “Mogbe ” singer reveals to Gistmania that she felt so at home with the children, as she freely played with them, fed them, sang ABC with them and her new trac... -
![Meet Sari Mercer, Hot European Girlfriend Of Nigerian Star,Chiwetel Ejiofor]()
Meet Sari Mercer, Hot European Girlfriend Of Nigerian Star,Chiwetel Ejiofor
The Nigerian-British actor got his best James Bond look on, at the Wimbledon Championships on Sunday 6th July 2014 in London, UK.For tennis fanatics, Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in 5 sets to win.Chiwetel Ejiofor who was recently in Nigeria to promote Half of a Yellow Sun, is famous ... -
![2face Idibia Becomes Ambassador For Nigerian Red Cross Society]()
2face Idibia Becomes Ambassador For Nigerian Red Cross Society
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![Nigerian Man Jailed For 8yrs In The UK For Scamming Pensioners With Fake Lottery]()
Nigerian Man Jailed For 8yrs In The UK For Scamming Pensioners With Fake Lottery
Found this report on UK's Daily Mail about a Nigerian man named Frank Onyeachonam, who has been jailed for eight years in the UK for running a lottery scam which targeted vulnerable pensioners, stole from $3,000 to $800,000 and spent the money to fund his lavish lifestyle. Full story below..A ... -
![Beyonce Beats Out Oprah, Ellen On Forbes Most Powerful Celebrities List [Photos]]()
Beyonce Beats Out Oprah, Ellen On Forbes Most Powerful Celebrities List [Photos]
Forbes released their annual list of the most powerful celebrities and Houston-native Beyonce Knowles won the top spot. [size=21pt] >>>CLICK HERE TO VIEW LIST IN PICTURES<<< [/size] This impressive climb up the rankings came at the expense of long-time list topper, Oprah. The ta... -
![How Nigerian Soldiers Killed A Redeemed Church Pastor]()
How Nigerian Soldiers Killed A Redeemed Church Pastor
Many people were injured while a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God was shot dead by soldiers the in Opuraja community of Okpe Local Government Area in Delta State on Tuesday.The incident occurred when the soldiers, led by a Captain, arrived in two Hilux vans to conduct investigation in ... -
![World Cup!Photos Of Nigerian Celebrities Who Were In Brazil]()
World Cup!Photos Of Nigerian Celebrities Who Were In Brazil
Though we are out of the world cup, but some Nigerian stars were there to cheer the Super Eagles before we lost out of the competition. [size=20pt] CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE PHOTOS [/size] ... -
![The Gay Nigerian Who is Among the Most Influential in the World]()
The Gay Nigerian Who is Among the Most Influential in the World
Bisi Alimi was the first person to come out as gay on television now based in London where he works as an HIV consultant and on global LGBT advocacy.The Nigerian LGBT activist, Bisi Alimi has been named among the top 100 most influential gay persons in the world, according to a newly published list... -
![Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Begins Indefinite Strike Today July 1]()
Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Begins Indefinite Strike Today July 1
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, will today begin a nationwide indefinite strike, following alleged failure of the Federal Government to meet its 24 points demands, including salary increase and other welfare packages.The association had, three weeks ago, addressed a press conference in Abuja... -
![Susan Peters Celebrates Her 34th Birthday Dinner In Style With Other Celebrities]()
Susan Peters Celebrates Her 34th Birthday Dinner In Style With Other Celebrities
Nollywood actress Susan Peters turn 34 on the 30th of May 2014 but celebrated her birthday on Sunday (the 22nd of June) in Victoria Island.The birthday dinner held at Abussaba restaurant and was attended by movie producer Emem Isong, actor IK Ogbonna, Ini Edo and Ramsey Nouah. Susan Peters’ big ...
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![Enough Is Enough To Made in China: Nigerian Made Cars Are Ready [See Photo]](https://img.gistmania.com/newsimg/made_in_nigeria_car.jpg
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![Nigerian Teenagers Tricked Into Prostitution In Italy [Photo News]](https://img.gistmania.com/newsimg/postitution_italy.jpg
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![Nigerian Troops Clear Terrorists Bases in Balmo Forest [Photos]](https://img.gistmania.com/newsimg/terrorist_Bases_Balmo_Forest.jpg
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![Beyonce Beats Out Oprah, Ellen On Forbes Most Powerful Celebrities List [Photos]](https://img.gistmania.com/newsimg/2014_powerful_celebs_forbes.jpg
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