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“None Left in Captivity”- Catholic Diocese Confirms Rescue of All 230 Papiri School Victims

December 26, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has formally announced the safe return of every student and staff member abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Schools, Papiri, in Niger State. This final confirmation marks the end of a

“There Will Be More”- Trump Threatens Continued Strikes Over Christian K!!!ngs in Nigeria

December 26, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

In a dramatic escalation of U.S. military involvement in West Africa, President Donald Trump announced on Christmas night that he authorized “powerful and deadly” airstrikes against ISIS targets in Northwest Nigeria. The strikes, which took

FG Moves to Shut Down Terrorists’ Social Media Accounts

December 23, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to shut down social media accounts used by terrorists and criminal groups to coordinate attacks and solicit funds. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, Director-General of the

Former Lawmaker Ogbonna Nwuke Escapes Death as SUV Goes Up in Flames

December 23, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former House of Representatives member, Hon. Ogbonna Nwuke, narrowly escaped death on Monday after his SUV caught fire and was gutted by flames in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The incident occurred while the former lawmaker

Jubilation as Governor Otti Restores Electricity to 33 communities After 9 Years Blackout

December 23, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has restored electricity to 33 communities in Ukwa West Local Government Area, ending a nine-year blackout. The project, executed by ASOPADEC and the Ministry of Power and Public Utilities, included

Presidency Confirms Rescue of Remaining 130 Niger State Schoolchildren

December 22, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Nigerian presidency has announced the successful rescue of the remaining 130 schoolchildren abducted by bandits from St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State. The students were freed on Sunday, December 21, following a

22-years-old Mother Arrested After Selling 2-Month-Old Baby for ₦1.5M and Faking Kidnap

December 20, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A 22-year-old woman is currently in police custody in Delta State after she allegedly sold her two-month-old baby for ₦1,500,000 and subsequently staged a kidnapping to cover her tracks. According to police reports, the woman

“I Will Retire” – Governor Alex Otti Rules Out 2027 Presidential or Senatorial Ambition

December 20, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has announced that he will retire from active politics once he completes his tenure. Speaking Friday at the Government House in Umuahia, Otti dismissed rumors that he is seeking

‘Refusing Partner ‘Mekwe’ Can Lead to Emotional Abuse Charges in Ghana’ – Police

December 19, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Ghana’s Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Dennis Fiakpui, has clarified that denying a partner sex can result in emotional abuse charges under the Domestic Violence Act 732. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency, he revealed

Buhari Knew That Nigerians Were Not Happy With His Leadership- Buhari’s Daughter Speaks

December 18, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Halima Buhari, daughter of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed that her late father was fully aware of the disappointment many Nigerians felt about his administration. She made this known in Abuja during the public

Court Grants Bail to Ex-Labour Minister Chris Ngige in ₦2.2bn Fraud Case

December 18, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Justice Maryam Hassan of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige, in his ongoing N2.2 billion contract fraud trial. Ngige, who served as

FIFA Raises the Stakes With Massive $727m Prize Pool for 2026 World Cup Tournament

December 18, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

FIFA has confirmed a total prize pool of $727 million for the 2026 World Cup, with $655 million set to be shared among the 48 participating nations. This marks a significant increase in payouts for

Terrorists Abduct Newly Elected Local Government Vice Chairman, Two Councillors

December 18, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have abducted Alhaji Saidu, the newly elected Vice Chairman of Biu Local Government Area, along with two councillors and several passengers. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening along the notorious road

FCT Vigilantes Nab Suspected Cable Vandal After Months of Blackouts

December 18, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Residents of Kwali and Abaji in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) can finally breathe a sigh of relief following the arrest of a notorious cable vandal. The suspect, believed to be the reason behind the

“If You Don’t Convert, You Become a Slave”-Ex-Captive Details Life in Boko Haram Camp

December 18, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Fayina Akilawus has shared the painful details of her four years held captive in a Boko Haram camp. After several failed attempts, she finally escaped on her fifth try, but only after enduring years of