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As Nigerians continue to express frustration over the recent fuel price hike by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Gistreel provides the latest updates on petrol scarcity, fuel price increases, and reactions from the government and citizens. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced an increase in crude oil and gas production, reaching 1.8 million barrels per day (mbpd) and 7.4 standard cubic feet per day (scfd), respectively. This progress was shared during a press briefing on Thursday and attributed to compliance with directives from President Bola Tinubu. Commenting on the achievement, the Group Chief Executive Officer,…
The agreement is aimed at strengthening collaboration in combating the influx of illicit pharmaceutical products and other harmful substances into Nigeria. The MOU was signed at the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) conference on Thursday in Abuja. In his remarks, the Comptroller-General(C-G ) of NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, described the MoU as the culmination of years of dedicated dialogue and coordination between the two agencies. “This partnership is a response to a major scourge we are facing in the country,” he said. He said that the provisions of the MoU include a comprehensive scope of collaboration, particularly in intelligence sharing, which…
Former Big Brother Naija star, Angel Smith stirs controversy with advice directed at her fellow “bad bitches” about the rising number of pregnancies this year. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Angel humorously urged women to “start using their bum bum,” referencing the increase in pregnancies among her peers. “So many bad bitches getting pregnant, y’all need to start using your bum bum. Omg,” she wrote, sparking mixed reactions. In the comment section, a fan suggested that Angel might be the next to announce a pregnancy, to which she responded swiftly, “No, I’m not Ty.” Screenshot The remark has drawn criticism…
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that VDM arrived at the court on Thursday in Edo attire with his fans cheering him on. He is facing a defamatory lawsuit filed against him by Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, Folarin, also known as Falz. NAN reports that the court had on October 14 ordered VDM to bring down the alleged defamatory video which he made on September 24 against the SAN and his son. The court had also ordered the service of originating summons to VDM through his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju within 14 days. The court is yet to…
AI-generated image of a doctor and patient. A Nigerian doctor loses his temper over an HIV patient whose health became critical after their pastor urged them to pray instead of using treatment. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), @olawalesmd expressed frustration over a patient who stopped HIV treatment on a pastor’s recommendation. The patient had initially seen significant improvements while on antiretroviral therapy (ARV), with tests showing undetectable viral loads. However, after a church testimony claiming to be “healed,” the patient reportedly discontinued ARVs following the pastor’s advice. The HIV has since progressed to AIDS. The doctor’s post read:…
The announcement, issued through Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, stated that the suspension took immediate effect. Olayinka confirmed that Ahmad must hand over responsibilities to the Director of Engineering Services within the FCDA. “Ahmad has consequently been directed to hand over to the Director of Engineering Services in the FCDA,” Olayinka stated, pointing to a shift in leadership duties within the agency. Though the statement did not elaborate on the reasons behind the suspension, it aligns with Minister Wike’s recent emphasis on transparency and restructuring within FCT operations. Since his appointment, Wike has…
Condolences flood in for Nigeria’s Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, as he announces the passing of his father. Gistreel recalls that the Super Eagles wrapped up their match in a stalemate against the Republic of Benin in last night’s electrifying clash, with Stanley Nwabali delivering a stellar performance. Stanley Nwabali took to Instagram to mourn the loss of his father, sharing a heartfelt post accompanied by a tearful emoji. Stanley Nwabali kept the details of his father’s passing private, instead sharing a heartfelt tribute with a poignant message: “Rest in peace dad”. Check out the post below…. Source link
They argue that establishing a separate Coast Guard would lead to redundancy and potentially underfund the Nigerian Navy, risking operational inefficiencies. No fewer than five civil society organisations in Nigeria have sharply criticised the Coastal Guard Bill, currently under consideration by the National Assembly, as potentially harmful to Nigeria’s security and economy. At a press conference in Abuja, the Coalition in Support of National Security Advancement (CSNSA) denounced the proposed bill, calling it a “backdoor” attempt to amend the Constitution by creating a new armed force. “The proposed Coast Guard contradicts Section 217 of the Nigerian Constitution, which recognises only…
A Nigerian lady shares a shocking story of deceit and betrayal, alleging that her boyfriend whom she had been dating for 7 years got her younger sister pregnant. Identified as @33ginika on TikTok, the lady shared her experience in a video, recounting a devastating discovery that ended her seven-year relationship and fractured family bonds. Screenshot In her viral video, she alleged that her boyfriend had an affair and got her younger sister pregnant. In her words, “Just realising that the guy I have been dating for 7 years, my junior sister is pregnant for him. Goodluck you will have no…
The university is exploring options, including the possibility of granting a waiver for these students, following a recent incident involving a 200-level student who attempted suicide due to academic pressures. The university’s response stems from an alarming situation on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, when the student, who had transferred from the Faculty of Pharmacy to the Department of Biology Education, attempted to take their own life. The incident prompted the university’s administration to convene an urgent meeting with the Deans of various faculties to discuss the case and determine appropriate measures. The outcome of the meeting was outlined in an…