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‘Fubara Defected to APC for Himself, Not Rivers People’- Reuben Abati

December 10, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Veteran journalist and political analyst Reuben Abati has sharply criticized Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), arguing that the move was motivated by personal ambition rather than

K!dnap Victim Dies From Shock After Release

December 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

One of the residents abducted from Ezimo in Udenu Local Government Area, Enugu State, has tragically died from shock shortly after being released by her kidnappers. The woman, identified as Agnes Obetta, aged about 50,

Activist Faults Remi Tinubu for ‘Overstepping,’ Says First Lady Has No Constitutional Power

December 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Activist Juddie Osas has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, over her involvement in state political issues. Osas stated plainly that the position of the First Lady has no power under the

‘Kidnapping School Children is a “Lesser Evil” Than Killing Soldiers’- Sheik Gumi

December 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has described the kidnapping of school children as a “lesser evil” compared to killing soldiers, insisting that Nigeria must negotiate with bandits to prevent greater bloodshed. Speaking in an

Plateau Cleric Orders Christian Youths to Arm Themselves After Deadly Attacks

December 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A prominent cleric, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has strongly instructed Christian youths in crisis-hit areas of Plateau State to arm themselves for self-defense. The order comes as a direct response to the December 2023 massacres where

Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval to Deploy Troops to Benin Following Coup Attempt

December 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally written to the Senate requesting consent for the immediate deployment of Nigerian troops to neighboring Benin Republic. The request is for the troops to participate in a peace mission

“The Whole Thing Is an Industry” – Obasanjo Faults Prolonged War on Insecurity

December 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigeria’s long fight against Boko Haram and other armed groups has turned into a money-making business for different people in and out of government. The former Head of State stated

Tinubu Orders Intensified Operations as 100 Pupils Regain Freedom in Niger

December 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Tears of relief flowed across Niger State on Monday as 100 young students, aged five to ten, seized from St Mary’s Private Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, were finally reunited with their

Drama As Remi Tinubu Threatens to Silence Gov. Adeleke for Singing Mid-Speech

December 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, caused a stir at a public event in Osun State by publicly interrupting Governor Ademola Adeleke and threatening to switch off his microphone because he was singing during his speech.

Gunmen Attack Anglican Church in Anambra, K!!! Priest’s Wife and One Other

December 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A group of armed men launched a brutal attack on St. Andrews Anglican Church, Isiokwe, in the Lilu community of Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, resulting in two fatalities, including the wife of

Niger students abduction: ‘No Official Confirmation Yet’- CAN Reacts to Reports of 100 Released Schoolchildren

December 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State Chapter, has expressed cautious optimism regarding reports that the Federal Government secured the release of 100 students abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools

Multiple Casualties Feared as Gunmen Attack Market Junction in Anambra Community

December 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A yet-to-be-disclosed number of persons are feared killed after unknown armed men launched a brazen attack near the Afor Market Junction in the Nawfia community, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Sunday, December

I Still Can’t Tell My Exact Age- Obasanjo Says, Estimates It from 90-Year-Old Classmates

December 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has once again stated that he does not know his exact age, explaining that he can only estimate it based on the ages of his surviving primary school classmates,

‘I only engaged in ‘lawful professional engagements’- Ex-AGF Malami denies financing t3rror!sts

December 6, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has vehemently denied a report linking him to terrorism financing, asserting that the claim is politically motivated and completely unfounded. In a

“My salary, ₦14 million is not enough” – Says Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

‘Show Proof of 30,000 Deaths or Retract Statement’- IPOB to Orji Kalu, Issues Public Challenge

December 6, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has demanded that Senator Orji Uzor Kalu provide evidence to substantiate his claim that the group and its security arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), were responsible for the