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GistReel A Nigerian man’s post detailing his unforgettable encounter at Access Bank has grabbed attention online. In a widely circulated post, he noted that the man ahead of him was debited ₦60,000 twice without any cash dispensing, which resulted in an unexpected scene. Man’s Encounter At Access Bank The poster, identified by the X handle @Gucciboyf3, disclosed that the affected customer held onto him due to the situation. The X user further noted that the male customer presented him as his witness in the incident. ”I remember a day Access Bank debïted one man that was…
GistReel A Nigerian teacher has shared a hilarious experience involving a Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS 2) student who allegedly paid an okada rider ₦1,000 to impersonate his father after he was caught skipping classes. The teacher, identified as @AdageorgeA on X, recounted how she instructed the student to bring his father to school the following day before he would be allowed back into her class. According to her account, the boy confidently agreed and showed up the next morning with a man dressed in an oversized suit, who pretended to be his father. The man reportedly apologised for the…
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. Banky W disclosed that he initially struggled to choose between politics, entertainment, business and ministry. However, he eventually realised that he could pursue multiple passions without abandoning any of them. Reflecting on his political disappointment, he wrote, “In 2023,…
GistReel Nigerian media entrepreneur Mo Abudu has launched a permanent cinema in London dedicated to African and Black films, describing the initiative as an opportunity to change how the world perceives and understands their communities. Abudu said the project was driven by the need to give underrepresented communities greater control over their representation, drawing from her personal experiences growing up in England, where she often found herself answering uncomfortable questions about Africa and Nigeria. Speaking in an interview with BBC Africa shared on X on Friday, the media executive explained why she believes storytelling is central to confronting racial prejudice.…
GistReel A man is reportedly considering divorcing his wife after discovering that the owner of the luxury salon where she works is the same travel agent he believes deceived him over his visa four years ago. According to an account shared online, the man left the country four years ago, believing he had secured a work visa. However, upon arrival, he discovered that he had a visiting visa, leaving him stranded and struggling to survive abroad. Before travelling, he had promised his wife that he would bring her over within a year. But as the years passed without that plan…
GistReel A Nigerian man has sparked a conversation after revealing how he returned ₦100,000 sent by a friend who failed to respond to his request for financial assistance. The man, who shared his experience online, explained that he had asked his friend for ₦100,000 the previous night but received no response to his message. However, when he woke up the following morning, he discovered that his friend had transferred the money without informing him or acknowledging his earlier request. Surprised by the unexpected transfer and the absence of any explanation, he immediately sent the money back to his friend. Why…
GistReel Bahrain’s Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has published the terms and conditions under which employers can apply for residency permits for their foreign workers’ spouses, setting clear eligibility requirements and processing timelines. The service allows registered employers to formally request Dependents Residency Permits for the spouses of their expatriate employees, but several conditions must be met before the application can be processed. Bahrain Dependent Residency Permit: Conditions for spouses The LMRA requires that the person submitting the application be registered in the LMRA system as an authorized or responsible party on the relevant Commercial Registration (CR) or Unit. The…
GistReel The naira traded at N1,329.34 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), while the US currency exchanged for approximately N1,385 on the parallel market, leaving a gap of N55.66 between the two rates. Official market data showed that the naira had remained within a narrow range of N1,327 to N1,332 per dollar during the early days of October, indicating limited fluctuations in the formal foreign exchange market. Parallel market maintains higher dollar rate In the parallel market, also known as the black market, the dollar traded at about N1,385, reflecting stronger pricing outside the official window. The…
GistReel African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi has sparked reactions after describing Nigerians who intend to vote for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election as thieves and madmen. Amaechi made the remarks in a viral video while addressing a gathering, where he criticised those campaigning for Tinubu’s re-election and challenged voters in Edo State to reject the president at the polls. “They are going about, vote Tinubu, vote Tinubu. Only thieves can vote for Tinubu,” he said. The former Rivers State governor added that a social media post had suggested that the 2027 election would reveal…
GistReel Goskey, the manager of Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington, has accused the entertainer of failing to pay his salary for three years, alongside allegations of mistreatment, threats and a toxic working environment. Goskey, who said he had remained silent for too long, threatened to expose details of his alleged experiences while working with the rapper. In his allegations, Goskey claimed that Speed Darlington received ₦30 million for his last boxing match against Carter Efe but gave him only ₦200,000. “I have stayed silent for far too long, but not anymore. I’m ready to expose everything. Speed Darlington is a very…