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![This Why Nigerians Will Always Be Ahead Of Ghanaians - Ghanaian Singer, Palago Mufasa Blows Hot]()
This Why Nigerians Will Always Be Ahead Of Ghanaians - Ghanaian Singer, Palago Mufasa Blows Hot
Ghanaian musician and actor, Palago Mufasa has said most of the artistes in Ghana are not progressing because of the hate they have for themselves. The US based actor was reacting to tweet from a Ghanaian who trolled Ghanaian musicians after Davido announced his next collaboration with American rap... -
![Tanzanian President Questions COVID-19 Kits After Goat And Pawpaw Tests Positive For Virus]()
Tanzanian President Questions COVID-19 Kits After Goat And Pawpaw Tests Positive For Virus
Tanzanian president, John Magufuli on Sunday ordered a probe on the country’s coronavirus testing kits after samples taken from a goat and pawpaw tested positive.Speaking at an event in Chato in the northwest of Tanzania, Magufuli said the COVID-19 testing kits which had been imported from abroad... -
![Viral Video Of Angry Woman Repeatedly Slapping Police Officer For Trying To Enforce Lockdown]()
Viral Video Of Angry Woman Repeatedly Slapping Police Officer For Trying To Enforce Lockdown
A video making rounds on social media captured the moment a lady assaulted a police officer.According to reports, the police officer, dressed in mufti, was trying to enforce the coronavirus-induced curfew in the Eruwa area of Oyo State.However, things took an ugly turn as a verbal altercation betwe... -
![Soldiers Sent To Enforce A Lockdown Kill Four, & Injure 16 Others During Cultural Festival]()
Soldiers Sent To Enforce A Lockdown Kill Four, & Injure 16 Others During Cultural Festival
A cultural festival turned deadly on Saturday in Taraba State after soldiers sent to enforce a lockdown allegedly shot dead four residents and injured 16 others.The Taraba State Government, on April 21, in a broadcast by the state’s deputy governor, Haruna Manu, announced a lockdown order in the ... -
![#BBNaija: Mike Edwards and Wife, Perri Edwards Are Pregnant With First Child]()
#BBNaija: Mike Edwards and Wife, Perri Edwards Are Pregnant With First Child
Popular Big Brother Naija contestant and British Athlete, Mike Edwards and Wife Perri are pregnant with a "Quarantine" baby, the duo are expecting their first child in the next nine months, all thanks to weeks of government forced lock down which has meant that couples MUST now spend a lo... -
![PHOTOS: Man Narrates How He Faked His Own Obituary Poster To Run Away From A Relationship]()
PHOTOS: Man Narrates How He Faked His Own Obituary Poster To Run Away From A Relationship
A Nigerian man identified as Brian J Dennis has shared the shocking story of how he faked his own death just to run away from a girl whom he once professed love to.Narrating the awkward but interesting story via Twitter, the full-bearded man recounted how he met her for the first time during his pr... -
![COVID-19 Is Cause Of Mysterious Deaths In Kano - PTF Committee Leader, Dr Nasiru Sani Gwarzo]()
COVID-19 Is Cause Of Mysterious Deaths In Kano - PTF Committee Leader, Dr Nasiru Sani Gwarzo
Leader of the Presidential Task Force Committee on Covid-19, Dr Nasiru Sani Gwarzo has on Sunday said coronavirus pandemic is responsible and the cause of the waves of mysterious deaths recorded in the Kano State. Gwarzo said the recent deaths and from the test, it carried out it has been e... -
![Instagram Comedian, Macaroni Looks Dope In These Photos As He Adds Another Year Today]()
Instagram Comedian, Macaroni Looks Dope In These Photos As He Adds Another Year Today
The Instagram based online comedian, Debo Adebayo, professionally known as Mr. Macaroni has added another year to his age today May 3, 2020.Taking to his verified page on Instagram, the comedian appreciated God for bringing him thus far in his comedy career pursuit.Writing further, the “ooiin”... -
!["I Got Love For Wizkid But Wizkid Fans (FC) Are Stupid" - Davido Comes For Wizkid Fans]()
"I Got Love For Wizkid But Wizkid Fans (FC) Are Stupid" - Davido Comes For Wizkid Fans
DMW Boss, David Adeleke A.K.A Davido, has slammed supporters of his industry colleague Wizkid.The scuffle ensued when a certain Twitter user identified with the username @irunnia_ took to Twitter to berate Davido over the hype of his anticipated song with Nicki Minaj. Writing further, he... -
![BREAKING: Members Of US House Of Rep. Express Concern Over Return Of $320M Abacha Loot]()
BREAKING: Members Of US House Of Rep. Express Concern Over Return Of $320M Abacha Loot
Two members of the United States House of Representatives, Steve Chabot and Chris Smith, have expressed concern over alleged human rights violations under the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), in light of plans to return $320m stolen by the late military dictator, Gen... -
![Presidency Debunks Claims On How People Touched The Body Of Late Emir Of Kano, Tafida Abubakar]()
Presidency Debunks Claims On How People Touched The Body Of Late Emir Of Kano, Tafida Abubakar
The presidency through its Special Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, has debunked claims as speculated in [size=12pt] viral video that claimed people touched the remains of dead Emir of Rano, Alhaji Tafida Abubakar. [/size]Recall that yesterday, Gist Reel reliably gathere... -
![Tinsel Star Actress, Ireti Doyle Releases Rare Throwback Photos To Mark 53rd Birthday]()
Tinsel Star Actress, Ireti Doyle Releases Rare Throwback Photos To Mark 53rd Birthday
Popular Nollywood actress, Iretiola Doyle, turns 53 today, May 3 and in the spirit of the celebration, she shared some lovely photos from her childhood.The award winning veteran, while sharing the photos on her social media page, appreciated God for her Life’s journey so far.While sharing the pho... -
![BREAKING NEWS: 71 Year Old Emir of Kaura Namoda Dies Of COVID-19 Complications]()
BREAKING NEWS: 71 Year Old Emir of Kaura Namoda Dies Of COVID-19 Complications
Asha reportedly died in the early hours of Sunday.He was said to have died of suspected coronavirus-related complications.The Emir, according to the Publicity Secretary for the Control and Prevention of COVID-19 in the state, Alhaji Mustafa Jafaru Kaura, had been in isolation at the Yariman Bakura ... -
![Video: Anambra CP, John B.Abang Personally Takes Up Of Borders Lockdown On Niger Bridge]()
Video: Anambra CP, John B.Abang Personally Takes Up Of Borders Lockdown On Niger Bridge
Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP John B.Abang,fdc has personally taking it upon himself to supervise the enforcement of lockdown order at Head Bridge Onitsha. In the trending video, he was seen turning drivers who are not on essential services back to Asaba in compliance with Government dir... -
![Super Eagle Veteran, Ahmed Musa Shares Photo After Returning From Isolation Center]()
Super Eagle Veteran, Ahmed Musa Shares Photo After Returning From Isolation Center
The Super Eagles veteran, Ahmed Musa has hit out at suggestions he tested positive for Covid-19, The 27-year-old, Upon arriving back in Nigeria, Musa confirmed his intention to self-isolate, with some media taking that as a sign he had tested positive for Covid-19..However, the Former Leicester att... -
!["What's The Point Dating Someone You Don’t See A Future With?" - Nigerian Singer, Johnny Drille]()
"What's The Point Dating Someone You Don’t See A Future With?" - Nigerian Singer, Johnny Drille
Nigerian singer Johnny Drille has asked a very important question surrounding relationships.According to the MAVIN act, he needs to understand what the point is in dating someone one doesn’t see a future with. ”What’s the point in dating someone if you don’t see a future with them? Call me ... -
![PHOTO: 22Yrs Old Nigerian Student Muh’d Sani Cries Out After Being Detained In Uganda]()
PHOTO: 22Yrs Old Nigerian Student Muh’d Sani Cries Out After Being Detained In Uganda
A 22-year-old Nigerian student has been detained by authorities in Uganda after allegedly refusing to pay bribe.Social media user, Bulama Bukarti has taken to his page to share the story of Muh’d Sani, a Nigerian student who was allegedly detained by authorities in Uganda for about three weeks no... -
![OMG! Pregnant Woman, Two Others Die While Awaiting Result Of Coronavirus Test In Abeokuta]()
OMG! Pregnant Woman, Two Others Die While Awaiting Result Of Coronavirus Test In Abeokuta
According to Daily Trust, the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, was thrown into panic on Saturday after a pregnant woman was said to have died from Covid-19 complications at the hospital.It was gathered that the deceased, who was tested for COVID – 19 alongside two othe... -
![Nasarawa Fumigates & Seals House Of Assembly After Suleiman Adamu Dies Of Coronavirus (Photos)]()
Nasarawa Fumigates & Seals House Of Assembly After Suleiman Adamu Dies Of Coronavirus (Photos)
Nasarawa State Government has fumigated and sealed off the state’s house of assembly after a member, Hon Suleiman Adamu, died of the deadly bug. The late member represented Nasarawa Central in the assembly.More photos of the exercise below... ... -
![COVID-19! CBN Orders Banks To Suspend Plans To Sack Staff]()
COVID-19! CBN Orders Banks To Suspend Plans To Sack Staff
Banks in Nigeria have been ordered to suspend any plans to lay off staff in the aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic.This directive was issued after a meeting of the Bankers’ Committee on May 2,2020, says Spokesman of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Isaac Okorafor.The statement signed by Okorafor... -
![UPDATED! Late Member Of The Nasarawa State HOA, Adamu Suleiman Dies Of Covid-19]()
UPDATED! Late Member Of The Nasarawa State HOA, Adamu Suleiman Dies Of Covid-19
The state governor, Abdullahi Sule, who disclosed this, said Suleiman who represents Nasarawa Central in the state Assembly, died before the result of his test came back positive. He explained that after the COVID-19 status of the lawmaker was discovered, members of his family and those livin... -
![Dangote Donates a 400 Capacity COVID-19 Mobile Test Center to Kano State]()
Dangote Donates a 400 Capacity COVID-19 Mobile Test Center to Kano State
Billionaire Aliko Dangote has donated a mobile laboratory able to handle 400 samples daily to augment the testing capacity in Kano state, The Nation reports.Governor Abdullahi Ganduje revealed this on Saturday during a press briefing organised by the state taskforce on covid-19 which took pla... -
!["Our People Don’t Believe Covid-19 Is Real" - Borno Deputy Gov., Umar Kadafur]()
"Our People Don’t Believe Covid-19 Is Real" - Borno Deputy Gov., Umar Kadafur
Umar Kadafur, deputy governor of Borno state, says some people in the state still do not believe that COVID-19 is real.Kadafur, who is also the chairman of the state response team for the prevention and control of coronavirus, compared the spread of the disease to the way the Boko Haram insurgents ... -
![Nigerians Encouraged To Practice Safety Rules As NCDC Confirms 17 Covid-19 Deaths In 24hours]()
Nigerians Encouraged To Practice Safety Rules As NCDC Confirms 17 Covid-19 Deaths In 24hours
Nigerians have expressed worry over the increasing COVID-19 death rate confirmed by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC.NCDC, had on Saturday confirmed seventeen deaths in Nigeria, which is the highest recorded in a single day.With the new reports, Nigeria has recorded 85 deaths from COVID... -
![SAD! Gunmen Kill Young Civil Engineer, Okwudili Kingsley Uga In Enugu]()
SAD! Gunmen Kill Young Civil Engineer, Okwudili Kingsley Uga In Enugu
It was a tragic Thursday evening for residents of Ugboaniata, Trans-Ekulu Extension area of Enugu metropolis, when a young man, , Okwudili Kingsley Uga, was killed by unknown gunmen. Uga, a civil engineer by profession, from Imezi Owa in Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu state was shot at close r... -
![Nigeria Records 220 New Coronavirus Cases With 17 Deaths, Total Now 2388]()
Nigeria Records 220 New Coronavirus Cases With 17 Deaths, Total Now 2388
Coronavirus-related deaths in Nigeria have now risen to 85 after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 220 new cases on Saturday, May 2, 2020.The NCDC frequently announces a number of deaths as a result of the pandemic, but this is the first time 17 deaths would be confirmed in on... -
![ALHAMDULILLAH! Oyo State Islamic Cleric, Alhaji Taofeek Akewugbagold's Twins Regain Freedom]()
ALHAMDULILLAH! Oyo State Islamic Cleric, Alhaji Taofeek Akewugbagold's Twins Regain Freedom
Twins of popular Oyo Islamic cleric, Alhaji Taofeek Akewugbagold have been released almost 8 days after they were abducted.This is coming after the abductors demanded for £100,000 which is equivalent to N55 million for the release of the children.The twins, a boy and a girl who are children ... -
![14 More Almajiri Children Deported From Kano To Kaduna Test Positive To Coronavirus]()
14 More Almajiri Children Deported From Kano To Kaduna Test Positive To Coronavirus
The Kaduna State government said this on Saturday in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Kaduna State Governor on Media and Communication, Muyiwa Adekeye.The statement added the new positive results have increased active cases in the state to 41, with one death recorded.The government ... -
![Clinical Trials of Coronavirus Vaccines Set To Begin in Nigeria - WHO Announces]()
Clinical Trials of Coronavirus Vaccines Set To Begin in Nigeria - WHO Announces
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that Nigeria has expressed interest to be part of the global solidarity drug trial to combat COVID-19. The WHO launched solidarity drug trials for these specific drugs hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine phosphate, and remdesivir in April, Daily Trust re... -
![MC Oluomo Instructs Lagos Drivers To Pick Only Passengers With Face Masks]()
MC Oluomo Instructs Lagos Drivers To Pick Only Passengers With Face Masks
Lagos drivers have been instructed not to pick passengers without face masks by the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Lagos State Council, Musiliu Akinsanya (aka MC Oluomo).MC Oluomo directed commercial drivers not to allow passengers without face mask to board their ... -
![Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Promises All US Players Equal Pay Or No Funding]()
Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Promises All US Players Equal Pay Or No Funding
Prospective US Presidential candidate, Joe Biden, has given his say on the steps he'll take against the US Football Association if he is elected in as the new US President come November 2020.Joe Biden on Saturday told the US Soccer Federation to resolve the pay dispute with its women's te... -
![VIDEO: Another Nigerian Lady Oluwatosin Adetula Cries Out After Being Trafficked To Oman]()
VIDEO: Another Nigerian Lady Oluwatosin Adetula Cries Out After Being Trafficked To Oman
A young Nigerian lady, identified as Oluwatosin Adetula, has cried out for urgent help to return to Nigeria after being trafficked to Oman.In a viral video, Adetomisin who spoke in Yoruba, said she contacted an agent who promised to secure a job for her in the US. But things turned sour when she fo... -
![This Video Of Producer, Don Jazzy As He Imitates Comedian Mr. Macaroni Will Make Your Day]()
This Video Of Producer, Don Jazzy As He Imitates Comedian Mr. Macaroni Will Make Your Day
Ace Nigerian producer who also doubles as a singer, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, had earlier informed his followers that he is now a full blown influencer and revealed he would soon linkup with comedian, Mr. Macaroni, to enable him learn his crafts so as to diversify his in... -
![Davido Set To Give Fans New Hit Song As He Announces Collaboration With Nicki Minaj]()
Davido Set To Give Fans New Hit Song As He Announces Collaboration With Nicki Minaj
Davido and Nicki Minaj are about to give fans a new hit song.The Nigerian singer took to his Twitter yesterday to reveal, in a tweet in which he noted that the song will be produced by Speroach–the iconic producer behind Davido’s Assurance.And fans, including Nicki Minaj’s Barbz, can’t wait... -
![Lady Raises Alarm After She Was Sent Death Threat By Her Male Friend's Jealous Ex]()
Lady Raises Alarm After She Was Sent Death Threat By Her Male Friend's Jealous Ex
A Nigerian lady has called out her male friend's ''jealous'' ex-girlfriend who allegedly threatened her with acid. According to @nop_phillips, she has nothing with her friend but was only in his house to help him cook.She tweeted; I don’t understand the idea of fighting ... -
![PHOTO: Nigerian Artist, Dremo Slams Troll Who Compared Him With Colleague, Ycee]()
PHOTO: Nigerian Artist, Dremo Slams Troll Who Compared Him With Colleague, Ycee
Popular Nigerian artiste, Aboriomoh Femi Raymond, better known by his stage name, Dremo has slammed a Twitter user who pitched him against his industry colleague, Ycee.360nobs has reliably gathered that trouble began when an upcoming Nigerian Disc Jockey, DJ Jini, identified with the username @deji... -
![Nigerian Immigration Lawyer, Titi Adeyemo Dies of COVID-19 in UK]()
Nigerian Immigration Lawyer, Titi Adeyemo Dies of COVID-19 in UK
The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed the life of yet another Nigerian.Immigration lawyer in the UK, Titi Adeyemo, died of the dreaded viral disease on Friday May 1.Her friend and Nigerian motivational speaker, Dayo Olomu, announced her passing on his Facebook page. ''I am so devastated and ... -
!["Men Should Protect Their Wives From Home Stress By Helping Them" Actor Akah Nanni]()
"Men Should Protect Their Wives From Home Stress By Helping Them" Actor Akah Nanni
Nollywood actor, Akah Nanni has expressed his concern over women who are left to do all the domestic chores in their homes.In a lengthy post on Instagram, the actor stated that a man should protect his wife from stress by helping out at home.He also stated that men should protect their families fro... -
!["Stop Hurting Me, Dont Play The Games I Played You"- BBNaija Jackye’s Boyfriend Begs Her]()
"Stop Hurting Me, Dont Play The Games I Played You"- BBNaija Jackye’s Boyfriend Begs Her
Reality TV star Jackye’s boyfriend, Lami, has taken to Instagram to beg her over a possible wrongdoing on his side.In his post he begged the BBNaija star not to leave and never judge him with his past life as he is so much in love with her.Read his post below: “You’re my lover, my girlfriend,... -
![Comedian, Basketmouth Shares Lovely Photos Of His Secret Daughter As She Turns A Year]()
Comedian, Basketmouth Shares Lovely Photos Of His Secret Daughter As She Turns A Year
Ace Nigerian comedian Basketmouth real name Bright Okpocha is celebrating her daughter Amy’s birthday.The father of three has gone all sweet on her little girl who is a year older today.Sharing a series of pictures on his Instagram page; Baskemouth wrote; “You’re talented, you’re smart. ...
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