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“We Will Pay No Compensation. Tell Us Where the Drug Dens of Nigerians Are So We Can Clean Them Up” – South African Government

July 4, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The South African government has responded to concerns over the treatment of foreign nationals and their properties, stating that it will not pay compensation for illegal structures while urging the Nigerian government to provide information

INEC Extends Nationwide Voter Registration by Two Weeks, Introduces Online Self-Service Portal

July 4, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks, giving eligible Nigerians more time to register ahead of future elections. The commission announced that the nationwide

“Whether We Like It or Not, Peter Obi Remains the Face of Nigeria’s Opposition”- Bauchi Governor

July 3, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has described Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, as the face and leader of the opposition in Nigeria. Speaking on Obi’s influence in the country’s political

“I Was in the Wrong Party” – Akpabio Explains Why He Left PDP for APC

July 3, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has explained the reason behind his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying he realised he belonged in a progressive political family. Speaking

“Freedom of Expression Is Not Freedom to Defame” – President Tinubu

July 3, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that while freedom of expression and press freedom remain fundamental democratic rights, they should not be used as a cover for defamation or the spread of misleading information. Speaking

Nigeria Does Not Have a High Indebtedness Problem but a Low Revenue Problem – World Bank

July 3, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The World Bank has stated that Nigeria’s major fiscal challenge is not excessive debt but inadequate revenue generation, arguing that the country’s low income limits its ability to meet growing financial obligations and fund development.

Trump Considers Barring Pregnant Women from Entering U.S. After Supreme Court Blocks Birthright Citizenship Ban

July 3, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering restricting pregnant foreign women from entering the United States following the Supreme Court’s decision blocking his executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. The proposed measure

Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila Hails Tinubu’s Reforms, Says President Is ‘Made for Nigeria at This Time’

July 3, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as an unprecedented pace of reforms, saying the President has introduced 10 major reforms within his first

“I’ve Never Seen Any Nigerian President Commission This Many Projects in Two Years” – Akpabio Praises Tinubu

July 2, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s performance in office, saying he has never seen any Nigerian president commission as many projects within two years as the current administration. Akpabio made the

“Birthright Citizenship Was Meant for Babies of Slaves, Not Rich Foreigners” – Trump Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling

July 2, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

U.S. President Donald Trump has defended his efforts to end automatic birthright citizenship, insisting that the constitutional provision was originally intended to protect the children of formerly enslaved people, not the children of wealthy foreign

FG to Replace NYSC Khaki With Adire Fabric, Introduces Major Reforms to Corps Members’ Posting

July 2, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The Federal Government has announced plans to replace the iconic khaki uniform worn by members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with locally produced Adire fabric as part of a major reform aimed at

Man Allegedly Creates Fake Government Agency, Appoints Himself DG, Secures ₦1.3bn in 2026 Budget

July 2, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

A Nigerian man, identified as Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, has allegedly been accused of creating a fake government agency, appointing himself as its Director-General, and securing a ₦1.303 billion allocation in the 2026 federal budget.

“I Saw Him Snap a Bad Road. When Did Governance Become Comedy?”- Dave Umahi Challenges Peter Obi to Debate

July 1, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

inister of Works, David Umahi, has fired back at former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, questioning his style of opposition politics and challenging him to a public debate. Umahi’s remarks come after Peter Obi

“Era of Ballot Box Snatching, Result Manipulation Is Over” – INEC Declares

July 1, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the era of ballot box snatching and election result manipulation in Nigeria is over. The electoral body made the declaration as it reiterated its commitment to

9 Months After ₦40m Ransom, Bandits Demand Fresh ₦300m to Free Abducted NSIEC Commissioner

July 1, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

Nine months after his family reportedly paid a ₦40 million ransom, the abducted Permanent Commissioner of the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC), Barrister Ahmed Mohammed, remains in captivity as his abductors have demanded an