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  • Sports Minister Apologizes For Nigeria’s Abysmal Performance At The Olympics After N12B Funding

    . Sports Minister Apologizes For Nigeria’s Abysmal Performance At The Olympics After N12B Funding

     Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh has issued an apology to Nigerians over the poor outing of the Nigerian team at the just-concluded 2024  Olympic Games in Paris, France.President Bola Tinubu had approved ₦12bn for the country’s outing at the Olympics and the Paralympics. ₦9bn was earmarked for the former while ₦3bn was budget
  • Former Chelsea Striker, Alvaro Morata Parts Way With Wife After 7 Years Of Marriage And 4 Kids

    . Former Chelsea Striker, Alvaro Morata Parts Way With Wife After 7 Years Of Marriage And 4 Kids

     Former Chelsea striker, Alvaro Morata and his wife Alice Campello have separated after seven years of marriage.Confirmation of their split comes days after the pair were spotted kissing on a beach during a family holiday in Sardinia.Campello was also pictured by her husband's side after he captained Spain to victory in the final of Euro 2024
  • Nigeria National Flag Designer, Late Pa Akinkunmi Family Announces Burial Plans

    . Nigeria National Flag Designer, Late Pa Akinkunmi Family Announces Burial Plans

     Barely a year after his passing, the Akinkunmi family has announced the burial rites for their patriarch, Pa Michael Akinkunmi Taiwo (OFR), the designer of Nigeria’s national flag, Pa Akinkunmi, who died on August 29, 2023In a statement released by his son, Akinwumi Akinkunmi, the family expressed their heartfelt gratitude to all those who suppo
  • Court Rejects Case Seeking To Restrain Nigerians From Continuing #EndBadGovernance Protests

    . Court Rejects Case Seeking To Restrain Nigerians From Continuing #EndBadGovernance Protests

     An application seeking an order of interim injunction restraining Nigerian protesters under different platforms from continuing with the ongoing protests using the hashtags #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria has been rejected. The application was rejected by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Justice Peter Lifu dismissed the motion ex parte, marked
  • Reinstated Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu Resumes Office, Warns Staff

    . Reinstated Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu Resumes Office, Warns Staff

     Reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu has on Monday resumed office. Following his resumption, he directed all his staff to do the same by resuming their duties from the office of the deputy governor. Announcing his resumption via a video on X, Shaibu wrote: “In adherence to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as
  • BBNaija’s Phyna Claps Back At Twitter Influencers Over Mockery For ‘Not Being Successful’

    . BBNaija’s Phyna Claps Back At Twitter Influencers Over Mockery For ‘Not Being Successful’

     Reality TV star and actress Phyna fiercely responded to Twitter influencers who mocked her after a comment made by BBNaija Season 9 contestant Wanni.Earlier, LadunlaidiiNews reported that Wanni sparked a debate by claiming that Beauty Tukura, who was disqualified early in Season 7, had achieved more than Phyna, the actual winner.A fake account pos
  • CHIVIDO24: YouTube Removes Davido’s Wedding Hit ‘Ogechi Remix’ Over Copyright

    . CHIVIDO24: YouTube Removes Davido’s Wedding Hit ‘Ogechi Remix’ Over Copyright

     Nigerian Afrobeat musician Davido’s much-celebrated wedding hit, ‘Ogechi Remix,’ has been removed from YouTube over copyright issues.The song was performed live on June 25, 2024, at Davido’s lavish wedding to Chioma.‘Ogechi Remix’, a collaboration featuring BoyPee, Brown Joel and Hyce, quickly gained popularity among fans after its rel
  • VIDEO; Actress Omoni Oboli Becomes A Grandma As Her Son Welcomes A Baby Girl

    . VIDEO; Actress Omoni Oboli Becomes A Grandma As Her Son Welcomes A Baby Girl

     Omoni Oboli has welcomed her first grandchild.The actress' son, Tobe Oboli, got married earlier this year to Marelle.The newlyweds have now welcomed a baby girl named Naya.Omoni shared the happy news on Instagram.See below. Watch a video below. [size=14pt] VIDEO [/size]
  • New Me! Nigerian Lady Shares 1-Yr Transformation Photo After She Stopped Ble@ching Her Skin

    . New Me! Nigerian Lady Shares 1-Yr Transformation Photo After She Stopped Ble@ching Her Skin

     A Nigerian lady has stunned many as she revealed her 1-year transformation picture after she stopped bleaching her skin with organic skin products.Sharing on TikTok, the lady @gifted_artistry was faced with the dilemma of whether her partner would adore her transformed dark skin.The first picture displayed her fair complexion due to bleaching crea
  • I Never Reported Paul To EFCC, Jude And His Wife Defrauded Us – Peter Okoye Continues To Speak

    . I Never Reported Paul To EFCC, Jude And His Wife Defrauded Us – Peter Okoye Continues To Speak

     Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye shared his side of the story regarding the recent controversy involving his twin brother Paul Okoye, and their older brother and manager, Jude Okoye.Gistmania recalls that Paul Okoye recently accused Peter of having him and Jude arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).Reacting to the fresh feud
  • Use Your Greatest Weapon, PVC To Remove Bad Leaders – Ex CSO Sanni Abacha, Al-Mustapha Tells Nigerian Youths

    . Use Your Greatest Weapon, PVC To Remove Bad Leaders – Ex CSO Sanni Abacha, Al-Mustapha Tells Nigerian Youths

     Former Chief Security Officer to the late military head of state, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd), has called on Nigerian youths to use their voter cards to unseat bad leaders.Al-Mustapha spoke in Abuja on Monday at the commemoration of the International Youth Day Celebration 2024 by the Social Democratic Party, SDP.Al-Mustapha
  • Students Ordered By Parents' Association To Destroy Their Phones Over Poor Academic Performance

    . Students Ordered By Parents' Association To Destroy Their Phones Over Poor Academic Performance

     A video shared online shows students of a school using stones to break their phones after allegedly being ordered to do so by the Parents' Association of their school.The school is believed to be situated in a state in Northern Nigeria, going by their attire.In the video, some adults are seen sitting nearby, monitoring the students as they de
  • PHOTOS; Gunmen Kill Lecturer, Deputy Registrar, School Principal And Three Others In Taraba

    .. PHOTOS; Gunmen Kill Lecturer, Deputy Registrar, School Principal And Three Others In Taraba

     Gunmen have k!lled five passengers and the driver of a commercial vehicle travelling from Takum Local Government Area to Wukari LGA in Taraba State. The victims were k!lled at a boundary area between Taraba and Benue states along Takum-Wukari road at about 7:23am on Monday, August 12, 2024. It was gathered that the gunmen suspected to be bandits c
  • 'I Hate To See Siblings Quarrel' -Veteran Actress, Ego Boyo Wades In Psqaure's Feud

    . 'I Hate To See Siblings Quarrel' -Veteran Actress, Ego Boyo Wades In Psqaure's Feud

     Veteran actress, Ego Boyo, has reacted to the lingering feud between twin brothers and singers, Peter and Paul Okoye, popularly known as P-Square.This is coming after Peter penned an open letter to Paul in response to his twin brother's recent interview about their split. “No one wins when the family feuds. I hate to see quarrels or disagr
  • VIDEO; Chidimma Adetshina Breaks Silence After Withdrawing From Miss South Africa 2024

    . VIDEO; Chidimma Adetshina Breaks Silence After Withdrawing From Miss South Africa 2024

     2024 Miss South Africa finalist, Chidimma Adetshina has spoken out after withdrawing from the pageant just two days before the finale.Gistmania recalls that social media users in South Africa had been calling for Chidimma’s disqualification, questioning her status as a legitimate South African citizen.On August 5, the pageant organizers asked th
  • NNPC Boss Kyari Pressured To Step Down Amid Fuel Scarcity

    . NNPC Boss Kyari Pressured To Step Down Amid Fuel Scarcity

     There are growing demands for the immediate removal of Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited).The Christian Youth Forum of Nigeria (CYFN) demanded this, citing his alleged incompetence and mismanagement of the nation's petroleum sector.The group, led by National President Rev.
  • Man Known As 'Mosquito' Killed, Hand Cut Off As Rival Cults Clash In Ogun

    . Man Known As 'Mosquito' Killed, Hand Cut Off As Rival Cults Clash In Ogun

     A middle aged man simply identified as Mosquito has been shot and macheted to death by suspected cultists at Ijagun, in the Ijebu Ode area of Ogun StateThe deceased who was identified as a member of the Aye confraternity was found lying in the pool of his blood with his left hand missing.This was disclosed in a statement made available by the Ogun
  • Lagos Police Arraign Two Prophetesses Over Fake Charm, N8m Fraud

    . Lagos Police Arraign Two Prophetesses Over Fake Charm, N8m Fraud

     The Lagos State Police Command on Monday arraigned two prophetesses, Folake Olasode and Damilola Aboloyinijo, before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in the Tinubu area of the state.They were arraigned for allegedly preparing fake charm and defrauding one Mrs Sarah Umeh of N8 million.Police Prosecutor, ASP Francis Igbinosa, in a five-count charge
  • ‘I’ve Slept With More Than 3,000 Men’ – Controversial Actress, Esther Nwachukwu Reveals

    . ‘I’ve Slept With More Than 3,000 Men’ – Controversial Actress, Esther Nwachukwu Reveals

     Controversial Nollywood actress Esther Nwachukwu, aka Esther Sky, has made a shocking revelation about her sexual life.The thespian revealed that she had lost count of the number of men she had slept with.She spoke in a recent episode of ‘The Honest Bunch’ co-hosted by actor Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, aka Nedu, Husband Material, Deity Cole and Ezin
  • Alleged Food Poisoning: Sokoto Govt Probes Death Of Seven Family Members

    . Alleged Food Poisoning: Sokoto Govt Probes Death Of Seven Family Members

    The government of Sokoto State, North-west Nigeria, has said it has ordered investigations into the death of seven members of a family in a rural community in the state.The state’s Ministry of Health said the deceased had reportedly died after eating meals made from cassava.The government said samples of the meal, cooking utensils and ingredient
  • VIDEO; Burna Boy Wows Fans As He Launches Football Academy In Lagos

    . VIDEO; Burna Boy Wows Fans As He Launches Football Academy In Lagos

     Afrobeat star Burna Boy has launched his football academy in Lagos State.The Burna Boy Football Academy is reported to operate three days a week, with two-hour training sessions.In a now-trending video on social media, young players are seen training under the guidance of a coach.According to the academy’s official website, the initiative caters
  • ‘I’m Proud Of You’ – Gov AbdulRazaq Hails Kwara Youths For Shunning Protest

    . ‘I’m Proud Of You’ – Gov AbdulRazaq Hails Kwara Youths For Shunning Protest

     Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has urged Nigerian youths to shun all forms of vice and to continue to be peaceful and engage in activities that drive them towards their life goals.Speaking in Ilorin at an event to commemorate International Youth Day, he specifically hailed Kwara youths for always choosing peace against chaos and hope
  • Footballer, Chisom Oodo Collapses, Dies During Training In Enugu

    . Footballer, Chisom Oodo Collapses, Dies During Training In Enugu

     An up-and-coming footballer identified as Chisom Oodo, on Sunday reportedly callapsed and died during a training in Enugu State.According to the report, Chisom died of suspected cardiac arrest during a football training at Ogrute, the headquarters of Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State.Chisom who was in his early 20s collapsed and
  • JUST IN: How Collapsed Building Killed Father & Son In Jigawa

    . JUST IN: How Collapsed Building Killed Father & Son In Jigawa

     The Buji Local Government Council of Jigawa has confirmed the death of a 30-year-old man and his two-year-old son in a building collapse that occurred in Madabe village.The council’s Information Officer, Alhaji Ali Safiyanu, who confirmed the information to newsmen in Dutse on Monday, said the 25-year-old mother of the boy survived the incident.
  • Olympics: "Sack Sports Minister John Enoh, Probe Ministry" – Adeyanju Writes Tinubu

    . Olympics: "Sack Sports Minister John Enoh, Probe Ministry" – Adeyanju Writes Tinubu

     Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju on Monday called on President Bola Tinubu to sack the Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, following Nigeria’s disappointing outing at the 2024 Paris Olympic games.Adeyanju also urged Tinubu to probe the ministry’s handling of the Olympics by directing the Permanent Secretary to submit a co
  • Bandits Kill Pastor, Peter Shebayan, One Other And Abduct Eight Residents In Kaduna

    . Bandits Kill Pastor, Peter Shebayan, One Other And Abduct Eight Residents In Kaduna

     Suspected bandits have klled a pastor, Peter Shebayan, one other and abducted eight residents in Kaduna State. It was gathered that pastor Peter was killed in his mission station at Katul Crossing in Fadan Kamantra axis of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of the state on Sunday night, August 11, 2024. In a similar incident, bandits attacked the
  • Cultism: "My Life In Danger" - Retired Police DIG, Celestine Okoye Cries Out

    . Cultism: "My Life In Danger" - Retired Police DIG, Celestine Okoye Cries Out

     Anambra State -born retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Chief Celestine Okoye, has alleged that his life is under threat from suspected cultists in his home town, Awka, following his refusal to assist them in securing bail for their members in police custody.There have been several killings in Awka by rival cult groups and some of them who
  • Actress Esther Nwachukwu Reveals She Wants To Marry Senator Ned Nwoko Because He Is Rich

    . Actress Esther Nwachukwu Reveals She Wants To Marry Senator Ned Nwoko Because He Is Rich

     Nollywood actress Esther Nwachukwu, aka Esther Sky, has expressed her desire to be Senator Ned Nwoko’s eighth wife. “I want to be Ned Nwoko’s eighth wife…. In this generation, wom  en love money more than love,” she said.The co-host, Nedu, asked: “So, you don’t care about love?” Actress Esther Nwachukwu Says She Wants To Mar
  • I Don't See Ayra Starr As An Industry Friend I See Her As My Sister Says Singer, Darkoo

    . I Don't See Ayra Starr As An Industry Friend I See Her As My Sister Says Singer, Darkoo

     Nigerian singer Darkoo has opened up about making friends within the music industry and noted that she sees Ayra Starr as a sister, not as an industry friend.Speaking during her recent guest appearance on the Uncut Podcast, the singer revealed that even though she is not looking for friends within the industry, she has made a few, Ayra Starr inclu
  • #EndBadGovt Protest: Soldier’s Bullet Pierced My Brother’s Throat – Sibling Of 16Yr Old Victim

    . #EndBadGovt Protest: Soldier’s Bullet Pierced My Brother’s Throat – Sibling Of 16Yr Old Victim

     The people of the Samaru community in the Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State are mourning a 16-year-old boy, Ismail Muhammad, who was allegedly shot dead by soldiers on the first day of the nationwide hunger protest.It was gathered that the deceased, who was a fashion designer and a Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS 3) student of Government S

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