GistReel Nigerian singer, filmmaker and entrepreneur Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, has revealed how losing the 2023 election changed his perspective on life, faith and purpose as he celebrates his first anniversary as a pastor. The entertainer shared his experience in a lengthy social media post, explaining how the disappointment pushed him to seek God’s direction concerning his future.

GistReel The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified a critical requirement that all prospective immigrants must meet before being granted lawful permanent residency in the country. According to the USCIS official website, a visa is required before an applicant can take the final steps toward becoming a lawful permanent resident. The agency notes that because the number of people seeking permanent residency consistently outstrips the limited supply of immigrant visas, not all applicants can be granted one right away.

GistReel According to the most recent global passport rankings, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) holds the title of the world’s most powerful passport in 2026. Passport rankings are determined by the number of countries a holder can enter without applying for a visa in advance. The most powerful passports ranking rises as the number of available destinations increases. Most Powerful Passports: UAE tops 2026 passport ranking…

GistReel Social media critic Verydarkman has questioned the source of funds used by B-Red and his brother, Sina Rambo, to acquire luxury vehicles, linking his concerns to the financial responsibilities of their father, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a video shared online, Verydarkman drew attention to B-Red’s red Lamborghini Urus, which he estimated to be worth between ₦400 million and ₦600 million, as well as Sina Rambo’s 2026 G-Wagon.

GistReel PalmPay has been named Digital Payments Platform of the Year at the 2026 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, recognising the company’s contribution to the growth of digital payments and financial inclusion in Nigeria. Organised by BusinessDay, the BAFI Awards took place on October 9, 2026, at the Civic Centre in Lagos. The award was presented to PalmPay by Frank Aigbogun, publisher and co-founder of BusinessDay.

GistReel Social media critic VeryDarkMan has accused Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke of being an All Progressives Congress (APC) supporter, claiming his public political stance differed from his alleged allegiance. In a remark shared on his Instagram page, VeryDarkMan also dragged Afrobeats singer Davido into the controversy, alleging that the musician knew his uncle’s political stance all along. The critic claimed that the Osun election had effectively become an APC primary, arguing that Adeleke had opposed the party publicly to protect his chances at the polls.

GistReel An InDrive rider has criticised the ride-hailing platform’s cancellation policy after a customer allegedly left him stranded for nearly two hours over an oversized package he could not carry. In a video circulating online, the biker expressed frustration over what he described as the unfair treatment of riders by some customers, claiming that the platform’s rules made it difficult for them to reject unsuitable delivery requests.

GistReel The Nigerian naira remained relatively stable against the US dollar on Thursday, October 15, 2026, trading around ₦1,330 to ₦1,333 at the official foreign exchange market, while rates in the parallel market ranged between ₦1,355 and ₦1,390. The currency’s performance comes amid changing foreign exchange trading volumes and investor caution ahead of the release of Nigeria’s September inflation report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

GistReel A man has expressed surprise over what he described as the silence of actor William Uchemba and Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah following a reported death during an alleged attack involving the NDC. In a post shared online, the man questioned Uchemba’s stance on governance, suggesting that the actor, who had previously spoken about bad governance, had become less vocal.

GistReel The US military has released the total number of soldiers currently serving on active duty in the Army through official government channels. According to data published on the United States Department of War website, the Army currently has 449,344 active-duty soldiers. US Army’s active-duty soldier count made public The figure represents the most recent count available on the website. Active-duty soldiers serve full-time in the military, while reserve or National Guard members serve part-time.

GistReel ‎A Nigerian man identified as @olabode-ifeanyi on X, (formerly Twitter), has recounted an embarrassing moment, which has gone viral online. ‎ ‎In a widely circulated post, he disclosed that the incident occured during an online meeting. ‎ ‎Man’s Embarrassing Moment ‎ ‎During the meeting, he visited the toilet and positioned his laptop on the counter. ‎ ‎Meanwhile, he didn’t mute his system, and the background noise was broadcast to the entire meeting, who checked up on him.

GistReel Paris Saint-Germain produced a ruthless attacking performance to beat Manchester City in a six-goal thriller at the Etihad Stadium, handing the hosts a painful Champions League defeat. City struggled to contain the reigning European champions in the first half, conceding three goals before the break. Despite a much-improved performance after half-time, Enzo Maresca’s side could not complete a comeback as PSG capitalised on their defensive weaknesses.

GistReel Bradley Barcola scored his first Liverpool hat-trick as the Reds cruised to a 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK in Austria. The French forward, who joined Liverpool from Paris Saint-Germain for £123 million during the summer, ended his six-game goal drought with three goals to help Andoni Iraola’s side secure their second consecutive win in the competition. Liverpool broke the deadlock through Ronald Araujo, with Barcola scoring twice before half-time to put the visitors in three goals to the good.

GistReel ‎A Nigerian lady identified as @BrianEtimb98532 on X, (formerly Twitter), has detailed a heartbreaking account of her neighbour who arrived from Dubai. According to the X user, it was her neighbour’s routine to shower the neighbourhood with chocolates and gifts on every return to Nigeria. ‎ Lady’s Heartbreaking Account ‎ ‎However, his recent return to Nigeria after eight months appeared unusual, as he was brought in by individuals believed to be his relatives.

GistReel The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended subsidising public transportation, providing assistance to vulnerable farmers and expanding social welfare programmes as alternatives to restoring a blanket petrol subsidy in Nigeria. The fund said the government could ease the burden of rising fuel prices by directing financial support towards low-income households and other vulnerable groups rather than keeping petrol prices artificially low for all consumers.

GistReel A Nigerian lady has shared her dilemma after her American-based ex-boyfriend, who ended their three-year relationship over distance, returned with marriage plans just as another man was helping her build her career in Nigeria. The lady explained that she dated her ex-boyfriend for three years before he relocated to the United States. The former couple had plans for their future together, but her attempts to join him abroad were unsuccessful after her visa application was rejected twice.

GistReel Lisandro Martinez has criticised Manchester United’s hierarchy for failing to strengthen the squad after the club secured Champions League qualification, following their 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. The result extended United’s winless run to five matches, increasing pressure on head coach Michael Carrick and raising questions about the club’s recruitment strategy. United finished third in the Premier League last season to secure a return to the Champions League after three years away.

GistReel Arsenal produced a devastating second-half performance to beat Lille 3-0 at Emirates Stadium, maintaining their perfect start to the Champions League league phase. Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka scored within seven minutes to secure the victory for Mikel Arteta’s side, who had struggled to find their rhythm during a largely uneventful first half. The result followed Arsenal’s victory over Napoli and strengthened their position in the competition as they seek to go one step further than last season, when they lost the final to Paris Saint-Germain.

GistReel Ademola Lookman scored in the 79th minute to seal Atletico Madrid’s win over Manchester United, condemning Michael Carrick’s side to a Champions League defeat after an early defensive error and Leny Yoro’s second-half dismissal. The Super Eagles forward struck late to end United’s hopes of rescuing a result after Pablo Barrios had given Atletico the lead inside the opening minute.

GistReel Nigeria’s Super Falcons advanced to the third round of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers after defeating Comoros 5-0 in the second leg of their second-round tie at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Tuesday. Toni Payne and Uchenna Kanu scored twice each, while Christy Ucheibe converted a penalty to complete the rout and give Nigeria a 7-0 aggregate win. The 10-time African champions entered the encounter with a 2-0 advantage from the first leg, secured through goals from Michelle Alozie and Kanu.

GistReel Germany’s Federal Police has stated that non-German nationals can apply to join the force, with citizenship requirements only affecting those seeking civil servant status. Germany has established nationality requirements for foreign applicants who wish to join its Federal Police. To be appointed as a civil servant, candidates must have either German citizenship or citizenship from a European Union or European Economic Area member state, according to the Federal Police’s legal requirements.

GistReel A 28-years-old lady has shared the emotional message her father sent her before she moved back into her childhood bedroom following her divorce. In a post shared on TikTok by a woman identified as @bless_ing356, she revealed that her father sent her the message before she walked into the house, reassuring her that she had nothing to be ashamed of despite the end of her marriage.

GistReel A video circulating on social media has sparked shock and disbelief after a handcuffed man, described as a doctor, was allegedly seen confessing to selling the first bathwater of newborn babies to internet fraudsters popularly known as Yahoo boys. In the footage shared on X, the man is seen in handcuffs as he responds to questions about the alleged practice.

GistReel The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has explained why he opposed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, in the 2024 Edo State governorship election, despite describing him as a good candidate. Wike said his decision was driven by his determination to prevent the then-governor, Godwin Obaseki, from determining who would succeed him. He made the disclosure on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting of the Rainbow Coalition in Abuja.

GistReel A traditional woman has sparked debate after criticising feminism, accusing the movement of encouraging women to reject childbirth, household responsibilities and traditional expectations in relationships. In a statement circulating online, the woman expressed displeasure with what she described as changing attitudes among women, arguing that feminism had influenced a generation to challenge established cultural and marital roles. She also questioned the idea of equal rights, suggesting that women who embrace feminism were abandoning values she considered important to Nigerian culture.

GistReel ‎A Nigerian lady identified as @Dorayop on X, (formerly Twitter), has recounted her conversation with a tout, which has since gone viral online. ‎ ‎In a widely circulated post, while complimenting his looks, she questioned why he ended up as a tout. ‎ ‎Lady’s Conversation With Tout ‎ ‎According to the lady, he opened up about his daily earnings and his accomplishments as a tout.

GistReel Corinthians have appointed former Netherlands international Clarence Seedorf as their head coach, marking his return to football management after more than seven years away from the touchline. The 50-year-old has signed a contract running until the end of 2027, taking charge of a side struggling near the bottom of Brazil’s top division with eight matches remaining. Seedorf replaces Fernando Diniz, who was dismissed last week after Corinthians suffered seven consecutive league defeats.

GistReel Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr has made history after becoming the first African artiste to headline a National Football League (NFL) halftime show during a game in London. The Grammy-nominated singer performed on Sunday, October 11, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during the Week Five fixture between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars. Ayra Starr thrilled the audience with a medley of her popular songs, including Rush, Santa, Heaven Baby, Hot Body and Dangerous, alongside tracks from her latest project, Starrgirl.

GistReel The Australian government has listed four countries whose citizens can join the Australian Defence Force (ADF) without first obtaining Australian citizenship, provided they meet the eligibility requirements. The four countries are New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. Under the policy, citizens of these countries who meet the Australian Defence Force’s eligibility criteria can apply to join the military without first becoming Australian citizens.

GistReel A Nigerian pastor in Port Harcourt has reportedly questioned his driver’s decision to resign after receiving a better-paying job offer, telling him he was choosing money over God’s blessings. According to a narration shared by the driver’s acquaintance, the pastor paid the young man ₦120,000 monthly, provided food when they travelled together and promised to help him settle down.

GistReel A grieving widow has sought advice after discovering that her late husband allegedly maintained a secret second family for five years before his death. In a post seeking public opinion, the woman said her husband died unexpectedly three weeks ago following a brief illness. She explained that while sorting through his personal belongings and documents at his office desk, the family discovered a birth certificate and photographs of a four-year-old child born to another woman.

GistReel The US dollar traded at ₦1,332.49 at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), while the naira exchanged at approximately ₦1,370 per dollar for buying and ₦1,380 for selling on the parallel market, according to the latest available figures as of Monday, October 12, 2026. The latest official closing rate, published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), reflected trading on Friday, October 9, as the new week’s official trading session got underway.

GistReel The brother of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) sergeant who died in a plane crash has accused the military service of flying a faulty aircraft and allegedly misrepresenting the circumstances surrounding the incident. In a viral video, the grieving man alleged that the aircraft had developed a technical fault before the crash but was still allowed to continue its journey.

GistReel American rapper Nicki Minaj has called on celebrities, influencers and other public figures to speak out about violence against Christians in Nigeria. Minaj, who said her Nigerian pastor had helped establish her connection to the country, noted that she also had many Nigerian fans, popularly known as Barbz. “My pastor is from Nigeria, so I have a link to Nigeria because of him and I have a lot of Nigerian Barbz.

GistReel Manchester City delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield, taking advantage of Ryan Gravenberch’s dismissal to secure their sixth straight Premier League win of the season. Erling Haaland opened the scoring in the 65th minute before substitute Jeremy Doku doubled the advantage three minutes later. Rayan Cherki completed the win with an impressive individual effort 12 minutes from time as City showed their attacking quality.

GistReel Crystal Palace overturned an early deficit to beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 at Selhurst Park, spoiling Oliver Glasner’s return to the club he previously guided to major silverware. Forest made a bright start on Sunday, taking the lead through Dan Ndoye’s low finish in the third minute. However, Palace responded with two goals before half-time before Yeremy Pino added a third in the second half to secure the victory.

GistReel A Nigerian woman has recounted how she restricted water supply to members of her community after accusing them of collecting money from politicians during elections instead of voting based on their preferred candidates. In a video shared online, the woman explained that she had been supplying water to several households in her community for years because the area lacked access to water and good roads.

GistReel Social media personality Geh Geh has thrown shade at OGB over his Lamborghini,giving him 24 hours to remove the vehicle from the streets of Lagos. In a video making the rounds online, Gehgeh repeatedly called out OGB before warning him about the car’s alleged unusual appearance and movement. “OGB! OGB! OGB! How many times I call you? I’m giving you 24 hours carry that your Lamborghini ‘Man sorry’ from the street of Lagos.

GistReel The UK government has confirmed that foreign nationals who can visit the United Kingdom (UK) without a visa may still need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before traveling. It was reported that the requirement, which has been in place for eligible visa-exempt travelers since February 25, 2026, was recently highlighted on the official GOV.UK channel on X.

GistReel Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri has recounted how his wife treated women he was romantically involved with, despite knowing about their relationships with him. Speaking during a recent interview, the actor revealed that some of his concubines would befriend his wife before gossiping to her about his relationships with actresses. According to Quadri, some of the women he dated reported his involvement with other women to his wife out of jealousy, even though…

GistReel Nigerian media personality Nedu Wazobia has spoken out about the country’s economic challenges, urging Nigerians to register to vote and make informed decisions during elections. Nedu noted the rising cost of rent, food and transportation, noting that salaries have not increased at the same pace. He also raised concerns about access to healthcare and insecurity, describing the situation as difficult for millions of Nigerians.

GistReel ‎A Nigerian man identifed as @Jahblesssaint21 on X ( formely Twitter) has gone viral online after detailing the amount his friend mistakenly received in her OPay account. ‎ ‎According to the X user, ₦450,000 was erroneously transferred into his friend’s account. ‎ ‎Errenous Transfer Unfolds ‎ ‎As a result, a man reached out to his friend, informing her that the money was meant to pay his customers.

GistReel Chelsea returned from the international break in style, beating Bournemouth 5-1 at Stamford Bridge as Jordan Henderson and Joao Pedro scored twice to lift the Blues to fifth in the Premier League. Henderson made an immediate impact on his home debut, opening the scoring after just 66 seconds before completing his brace with a superb late free kick. Joao Pedro also marked his return from injury with two goals, while Morgan Rogers added another in a dominant attacking display.

GistReel Arsenal returned to Premier League action with a hard-fought victory over Leeds United, recovering from a second-half setback to keep their title defence on track. The Gunners had made an impressive start to the campaign, winning their opening four matches while conceding just once. However, their 3-0 defeat to Brighton before the international break raised questions about their form heading into the resumption.

GistReel Florian Wirtz is reportedly running out of time to prove himself at Liverpool, with growing criticism surrounding the £116m signing following his difficult start at Anfield. The German playmaker joined from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2025 after Liverpool beat competition from Manchester City and Bayern Munich for his signature. However, his performances have reportedly raised concerns, with a report by journalist Mark Brus for CaughtOffside describing the situation as “tense” and suggesting Liverpool could consider a sale if he fails to improve.

Henderson Runs the Show as Chelsea Thrash Bournemouth Jordan Henderson announced himself in style, scoring twice on his Chelsea home debut to inspire a commanding victory over Bournemouth. The 36-year-old midfielder opened the scoring just 68 seconds into the match, firing in off the post after a perfectly timed pass from Cole Palmer. He struck again after the break to complete his brace.

GistReel Cole Palmer has signed an improved Chelsea contract that extends his stay at Stamford Bridge until 2034. The England international, 24, was already contracted until 2033 but has been rewarded for his performances and growing influence within the squad. The new agreement places Palmer among the small group of Premier League players tied to clubs until 2034, alongside Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Chelsea teammates Joao Pedro and Geovany Quenda.

GistReel A Nigerian man living in the United Kingdom has reportedly been cut off by his mother and elder brother after awarding a ₦140 million building contract to another engineer instead of his sibling. The story was shared by an X user, @GloriousGod01, who narrated how the disagreement allegedly escalated after the man chose not to award the contract to his elder brother, who is also an engineer.

GistReel Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has responded to his former manager following their public fallout over alleged unpaid salaries and claims of mistreatment. In a video circulating online, the rapper appeared to dismiss the need for a manager, claiming he preferred someone who would serve him rather than share in his earnings. “Why I no go use you? You need to be used.

GistReel Nigerian entertainer Mcee Slimjoe has criticised singer Speed Darlington, accusing him of failing to appreciate the support he has received from others. Slimjoe’s remarks came hours after Speed Darlington’s manager, Goskey, reportedly quit his role and accused the singer of owing him three years’ salary and mistreating him. Goskey also claimed that Speed Darlington gave him only ₦200,000 out of the millions he allegedly earned from his boxing match against Carter Efe.