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Nigeria Engages American Lobbyists For $9m to Address US Concerns Over Christian K!!!!ngs

January 14, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The federal government has entered into a $9 million contract with a United States–based lobbying firm to help convey Nigeria’s efforts to protect Christians to the US government. According to a lobbying disclosure filed with

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“Prioritise Your Safety”- Police Warns Nigerians Against F!ght!ng Criminals

January 14, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The Nigeria Police Force has advised Nigerians to prioritise their personal safety and avoid resisting criminals when confronted in dangerous situations. The Force Public Relations Officer, Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin, gave the advice during an interview

Family Seeks Justice as Woman Dies After Surgical Scissors Allegedly Left Inside Her in Kano Hospital

January 14, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The family of Aishatu Umar is demanding justice following her death after a Kano hospital allegedly left surgical scissors inside her body during an operation. The incident was made public by Nafiu Muhammad, who identified

“You’re a trader, not a leader”- Omokri Dismisses Obi’s Claims on President Tinubu’s Whereabouts

January 13, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi over claims that President Bola Tinubu has abandoned governance due to prolonged stays abroad. Omokri reacted to Obi’s post on X,

52 AAU Students Remanded After Protest Against Kidnapping in Edo

January 13, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

An atmosphere of anxiety has gripped Ekpoma after a magistrate court ordered the remand of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) in connection with a recent protest over rising cases of kidnapping and insecurity

“They misled us into thinking Goodluck Jonathan was the problem” – Islamic Scholar Cries Out

January 10, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

An Islamic scholar has lamented the state of Nigeria, claiming that religious leaders and institutions played a key role in turning public sentiment against former President Goodluck Jonathan during his time in office. Speaking emotionally

Update: Body of Husband Accused of K!!!!ng Wife Found in Ogun State

January 10, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The body of Ayoola Ayanwale, the man accused of fatally stabbing his wife during a domestic violence incident in Ogun State, has reportedly been found, bringing a grim turn to a case that sparked public

Rivers Assembly Initiates Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara

January 8, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The Rivers State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara in a development that marks a new phase in the long-running political crisis in the oil-rich state. The process began on

FG Denies Claims of Abandoned Nigerian Scholarship Students in Morocco

January 7, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The Federal Government has dismissed claims that Nigerian scholarship students in Morocco have been neglected, describing the reports as false and misleading. The denial follows viral videos on social media, including one shared by activist

“We Have Not Heard His Voice in 25 Days”- Family Raises Alarm as Islamic Scholar Goes Missing After Abuja Trip

January 7, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The wife and children of Zaria-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Khalifa Sani Abdulkadir, have raised alarm over his continued disappearance, 25 days after he travelled to Abuja to resolve issues surrounding the alleged blockage of his

SERAP Raises Alarm, Calls for Urgent Probe as ₦128bn Allegedly Disappears From Ministry of Power

January 6, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has raised alarm over the alleged disappearance of ₦128 billion from Nigeria’s Ministry of Power and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET), calling on President Bola Tinubu

Eight Months After Wedding, Nigerian Soldier K!!!3d in Boko Haram IED Attack in Borno

January 5, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

Tragedy has struck the Nigerian Army following the death of Lance Corporal Alhaji Mal Idris Alkali Musa, one of nine soldiers killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) attack linked to Boko Haram insurgents in

Explosion Rocks Kebbi General Hospital; Police Confirm No Casualties

December 30, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Fear gripped the residents of Bagudo, Kebbi State, early Tuesday morning following a powerful explosion at the General Hospital. While the blast caused significant structural damage, the Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that no

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High Airfares Not Caused by Taxes – NCAA Fires Back at Air Peace CEO

December 29, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a sharp rebuttal to claims by Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema, who suggested that a “regime of multiple taxes” is responsible for the recent spike in domestic

Tax Reforms: Air Peace CEO Warns of Aviation Crisis as Domestic Airfares May Hit ₦1.7m

December 29, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Allen Onyema, Chairman and CEO of Air Peace, has raised an alarm over a potential “major crisis” in Nigeria’s aviation sector. In a Sunday interview with Arise News, he warned that the industry is “choking”