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  • NAFDAC Warns Bakeries Against Use of Saccharine And Bromate In Bread Production

    . NAFDAC Warns Bakeries Against Use of Saccharine And Bromate In Bread Production

     The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a stern warning to bakeries across Nigeria to cease the use of saccharin and bromate in bread production. The caution was delivered by the agency's Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, during a News Forum appearance, where she highlighted the health risk
  • Nigerian Couple In UK Celebrates Birth Of AA Genotype Child Despite AS-AS Compatibility

    .. Nigerian Couple In UK Celebrates Birth Of AA Genotype Child Despite AS-AS Compatibility

     A Nigerian couple residing in the United Kingdom is celebrating an extraordinary blessing after welcoming their first child, who was born with the AA genotype, defying the odds associated with their AS-AS genetic compatibility.  The heartwarming news was shared on social media by @Gustine__, who highlighted the rarity of the occurrence. Accor
  • No Evidence Of COVID Variant XEC In Nigeria, Federal Government Confirms

    . No Evidence Of COVID Variant XEC In Nigeria, Federal Government Confirms

     The Federal Government has debunked rumors about the presence of the new COVID-19 variant, XEC, in Nigeria, assuring citizens that no cases of the variant have been detected in the country.  The variant, first identified in Australia, has spread to 29 countries and raised global concerns due to its heightened virulence. However, in a statemen
  • Suspected Terrorist-planted Explosive Devastates A Local Farming Community In Niger; Claims Live Of One

    . Suspected Terrorist-planted Explosive Devastates A Local Farming Community In Niger; Claims Live Of One

     A bomb explosion in the Basaa area of Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State, has claimed the life of a farmer, Isyaku Gambo.  The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when Gambo, riding his motorcycle, reportedly stepped on an explosive device planted along the road between Unguwan-Usman village and Bassa. He was returning home with f
  • Corps Liaison Officer (CLO) Assaults Two Corps Members In Enugu, Allegations Of Cover-Up Spark Outrage (Video)

    . Corps Liaison Officer (CLO) Assaults Two Corps Members In Enugu, Allegations Of Cover-Up Spark Outrage (Video)

     A Nigerian man, identified as a Corps Liaison Officer (CLO), has been accused of assaulting two corps members during a meeting in Enugu, boasting that he is untouchable by law enforcement.  The incident came to light after a relative of one of the victims took to X (formerly Twitter) to seek justice. In her post, the woman alleged that her si
  • Enugu Police Officers Accused Of Kidnapping & Robbery, ₦1 Million Recovered

    .. Enugu Police Officers Accused Of Kidnapping & Robbery, ₦1 Million Recovered

     A Nigerian man has alleged that police officers attached to the Awkunanaw Police Station, MTD, Garriki, Enugu, abducted his younger brother and extorted ₦1 million from him.  The man made the accusation on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that his brother was intercepted by officers while traveling to Umuahia. According to his account, the of
  • Fire Ravages Shops In Aba, Traders Count Losses Ahead Of Festive Season

    .. Fire Ravages Shops In Aba, Traders Count Losses Ahead Of Festive Season

     A devastating fire outbreak on Thursday at Umuocham Road in the World Bank Housing Estate, Aba, has destroyed goods worth millions of naira, leaving traders in anguish just weeks before the Christmas season.  The inferno, which reportedly began in a section of the affected area, quickly spread to nearby shops, causing extensive damage to busi
  • Kidnapped DELSU Student,Onos Roman Freed After Alleged Ransom Payment Of ₦1million

    . Kidnapped DELSU Student,Onos Roman Freed After Alleged Ransom Payment Of ₦1million

     A Delta State University (DELSU) student, Miss Onos Roman, has regained her freedom following an alleged payment of ₦1 million to her abductors.  The 22-year-old student was released on Friday afternoon, two days after her kidnapping in Abraka, Ethiope-East Local Government Area. The victim's elder sister, Ese Roman, confirmed the deve
  • News Agency Of Nigeria Editor, Gregory Maduakolam Kidnapped In Imo State

    . News Agency Of Nigeria Editor, Gregory Maduakolam Kidnapped In Imo State

     The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has confirmed the kidnapping of one of its editors, Gregory Maduakolam, in Owerri, Imo State. The abduction occurred on the night of Thursday, December 5, 2024, with details of the exact location still unclear.  NAN issued a statement on Friday evening, revealing that Maduakolam reported the kidnapping himself
  • Tinubu Sacks Atuma, Nominates Emeka Nworgu As Chairman Of South East Development Commission

    . Tinubu Sacks Atuma, Nominates Emeka Nworgu As Chairman Of South East Development Commission

     President Bola Tinubu has announced changes in the leadership of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), replacing Hon. Emeka Atuma as Chairman with Emeka Nworgu. According to a statement sent in by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President replaced all three executive directors initially nominated and name
  • Nigerian Doctor, Bolu Ogunyemi Makes History As First Black President-Elect Of Canadian Medical Association

    . Nigerian Doctor, Bolu Ogunyemi Makes History As First Black President-Elect Of Canadian Medical Association

     Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi has made history as the first Black President-Elect of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), marking a groundbreaking milestone in the organization’s 158-year history.  The announcement, made earlier today, celebrates the Nigerian-born physician's historic achievement, which has been widely hailed as a significant s
  • Tension In Anambra As Retired Archbishop Of Niger Province, Prof. Godwin Okpala Goes Missing

    . Tension In Anambra As Retired Archbishop Of Niger Province, Prof. Godwin Okpala Goes Missing

     Anxiety has gripped Anambra State following the mysterious disappearance of Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala, the retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and former Bishop of Nnewi Diocese. The cleric, last seen on Friday, was traveling to Umuchu, a community in the state, accompanied by his driver.  As of Saturday, there has been no communicat
  • Nigeria Splashes Millions of Dollars to Acquire 12 Alpha Jets From French Air Force

    . Nigeria Splashes Millions of Dollars to Acquire 12 Alpha Jets From French Air Force

     The Nigerian government has procured 12 pre-owned Alpha Jets from the French Air Force, as announced by Olusegun Dada, Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu. These jets were acquired through SOFEMA, a French military and aeronautics company specializing in the sale of aircraft and related equipment.In a post shared on X on Thursday, Dada stat
  • Kano Govt Fingers Federal Govt Over Sealing of Emir Sanusi's Palace, Condemns Action

    . Kano Govt Fingers Federal Govt Over Sealing of Emir Sanusi's Palace, Condemns Action

     The Kano State Government has accused the Federal Government of orchestrating the blockade of the Kano Emir’s palace on Friday, December 6. According to reports, armed police officers and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) sealed off the palace entrance, leading to heightened tension in the area.The state government condemned t
  • National Sports Commission Reportedly on EFCC Watchlist Over Abuse of Office, Fund Diversion

    . National Sports Commission Reportedly on EFCC Watchlist Over Abuse of Office, Fund Diversion

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into alleged abuse of office and diversion of funds at the National Sports Commission (NSC). A letter dated November 28, signed by Farouk Dogondaji on behalf of the EFCC chairman, was sent to the NSC’s director-general. The letter requests detailed financial record
  • Lady in Tears As Boyfriend of 6months Dumps Her After 10 Ab0rtions & Being Disowned by Parents (VID)

    . Lady in Tears As Boyfriend of 6months Dumps Her After 10 Ab0rtions & Being Disowned by Parents (VID)

     The story of a Nigerian lady sharing her heartbreak online has stirred a heated discussion on TikTok and other platforms. According to her post, her six-month boyfriend, for whom she claims to have undergone 10 abortions, recently ended their relationship. The situation has been further compounded by her parents' decision to disown her, leavi
  • VIDEO: VeryDarkman Provides Account Update of His NGO to Silence Critics

    . VIDEO: VeryDarkman Provides Account Update of His NGO to Silence Critics

     Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has responded to criticisms following the revelation that his NGO account received millions, including a substantial N100 million donation from music mogul Don Jazzy. The disclosure stirred heated debates online, with many Nigerians demanding greater transparency regarding the NGO's act
  • PDP Berates Governor Alia, Accuse Him of Running Benue State Like Catholic Church Parish

    . PDP Berates Governor Alia, Accuse Him of Running Benue State Like Catholic Church Parish

     The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Benue state have accused the state governor, Hyacinth Alia of the APC, of running the state like a Catholic Church parish. The PDP, in a statement by its State Publicity Secretary, Tim Nyor, accused the Governor Hyacinth Alia-led administration of undermining the tenets of democracy and disregarding the core va
  • UK-Based Activists To Gather To London To Protest Against Detention Of Dele Farotimi

    . UK-Based Activists To Gather To London To Protest Against Detention Of Dele Farotimi

     Many activists in London are now planning a protest at King’s College London (KCL) against Nigerian legal luminary Afe Babalola, SAN, over the arrest and trial of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi.Farotimi was arrested and is being detained by the Nigeria Police Force in Ekiti State, following a petition filed by Babalola, accusing him (Farotimi
  • How Katsina Ex Director Of Finance, Aliyu Abubakar Allegedly Withdraws N511M In Cash, Transfers N34M Without Trace

    . How Katsina Ex Director Of Finance, Aliyu Abubakar Allegedly Withdraws N511M In Cash, Transfers N34M Without Trace

     The Katsina State audit report for the 2023 fiscal year reveals that a former director of finance in the state has been accused of fraudulent withdrawals and transfers.According to the document, Aliyu Abubakar who was a director of finance at the Katsina State independent electoral commission allegedly withdrew N511.8million cash, without the comm
  • DNA: Man Abandons Wife After Finding Out His Not The Father of Their Two Kids

    . DNA: Man Abandons Wife After Finding Out His Not The Father of Their Two Kids

     A Nigerian man has shared the sad story how he found out that he is not the father of his two children. According to the man, his marriage collapsed after series of DNA tests proved his worst fears. He wrote: “I left my wife and kids in Nigeria to move to Canada for five years. During that time, I was sending money, renovating our house, and fur
  • VIDEO; Jubilations As Portable Crowned King Of Streets In Ondo State

    . VIDEO; Jubilations As Portable Crowned King Of Streets In Ondo State

     Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable is now the King of Streets in Ondo State. He was crowned king of streets recently after he made a trip to the state. A video of the moment showed him in th midst of Yoruba traditional rulers in Ore, Ondo State, as he was crowned King of Streets. Sharing the good news on his Instagram page, he wrote: "C
  • Tinubu Orders Release Of Funds For Payment Of Pension Arrears To Military Veterans

    . Tinubu Orders Release Of Funds For Payment Of Pension Arrears To Military Veterans

     President Bola Tinubu has ordered the release of funds for the payment of pension arrears, salary increases, and other entitlements owed to retired military personnel, following two days of peaceful protests at the Federal Ministry of Finance by military veterans.Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, announced the developmen
  • Fire Engulfs Section Of Queen Elizabeth Hall At University Of Ibadan

    . Fire Engulfs Section Of Queen Elizabeth Hall At University Of Ibadan

     A portion of Queen Elizabeth Hall, a female-only hostel for undergraduate students at the University of Ibadan, has been engulfed by fire.The incident took place in the early hours of Thursday, although the exact cause of the fire is still unknown at the time of this report.The fire mainly damaged the offices of the Hall Warden and the Secretary,
  • Police Asked To Arrest, Prosecute Officers Responsible For Death Of Ex-Edo NLC Chairman

    . Police Asked To Arrest, Prosecute Officers Responsible For Death Of Ex-Edo NLC Chairman

     The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called on the Edo State Police Command to immediately arrest and prosecute all officers allegedly responsible for the death of its former chairman in the state, Kaduna Eboigbodin.Gistmania recalls that Mr Eboigbodin, the former Edo State chairman of the union, slumped and died on Monday during a scuffle with p
  • A Glimpse of What Dele Farotimi Wrote in His Book About Afe Babalola That Caused Ongoing Case

    . A Glimpse of What Dele Farotimi Wrote in His Book About Afe Babalola That Caused Ongoing Case

     Dele Farotimi, in his book Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System , accused prominent legal figure Afe Babalola of contributing to the corruption within the Nigerian judiciary. Specifically, Farotimi recounted a case he was involved in at the Supreme Court, where he alleged that Babalola used undue influence to secure favorable judgments. These
  • Protesters Hit National Assembly In Hundreds, Oppose Establishment Of Nigerian Coast Guard

    . Protesters Hit National Assembly In Hundreds, Oppose Establishment Of Nigerian Coast Guard

     Hundreds of activists, including youths and women from different parts of the country, stormed the National Assembly in Abuja on Thursday to express their strong opposition to the Coastal Guards Establishment Bill.The bill, sponsored by Senator Wasiu Eshilokun (APC-Lagos), seeks to create a dedicated Nigerian Coast Guard responsible for securing N
  • Gov. Idris of Kebbi State Appoints 200 APC Youths as Special Assistants

    . Gov. Idris of Kebbi State Appoints 200 APC Youths as Special Assistants

     Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi has appointed 200 youths of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as his Special Assistants.Presenting the offer to the beneficiaries comprising males and females at the APC Secretariat in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday, the party Chairman in Kebbi, Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru, said the party was proud of the governor.The chair
  • Check Out Full Draw Of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Groups As It Is Unveiled

    . Check Out Full Draw Of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Groups As It Is Unveiled

     The draw for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has been confirmed.The draw, held in Miami, Florida, on Thursday was streamed live.The tournament will take place across 12 iconic stadiums in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025, with 63 matches culminating in the grand finale at MetLife Stadium.This expansion sees the Club World Cup grow from
  • Gunmen Attack Mother, Sister Of Taraba’s Governor Agbu Kefas

    . Gunmen Attack Mother, Sister Of Taraba’s Governor Agbu Kefas

     Gunmen, suspected to be bandits, reportedly attacked Jumai Kefas, the mother of Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, along with her daughter, Atsi Kefas.The attacks which occurred on Thursday, reportedly took place along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Council of the state.Confirming the attacks, the council chairman of Wukari, Dauda Samaila A

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