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Amid Poor Power Supply, AEDC Cuts Workforce by 800 in Ongoing Shake-Up

November 7, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has laid off about 800 employees as part of its ongoing restructuring exercise, amid economic hardship and persistent power supply issues. According to Punch, the mass sack began on

80,000 Nigerians, other foreign nationals Lose U.S. Visas in Major Crackdown

November 7, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The United States government has revoked about 80,000 visas, including those of several Nigerians, following a review targeting holders linked to criminal or security offences. In a statement on Thursday, the U.S. Department of State

“I’ll Speak When It’s Time” – Soyinka Refuses to Rate Tinubu’s Administration

November 6, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka says he is not ready to assess President Bola Tinubu’s administration, explaining that his remarks are often misinterpreted. In an interview with BBC News Yoruba, he said: “I don’t want

ASUU Denies Receiving ₦50bn, Warns of Fresh Strike, Calls FG’s Claim Fake News

November 6, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

ASUU has denied the Federal Government’s claim that it released ₦50 billion for university revitalisation, calling it fake news. The union said no federal university has received the funds or salary arrears and warned that

“Fix PDP, fix Nigeria, save our democracy”- PDP Members Protest at US Embassy

November 6, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Some members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday held a peaceful protest at the United States Embassy in Abuja, calling on the international community to help protect Nigeria’s democracy. The protesters submitted letters

Nnamdi Kanu Writes Trump, Alleges Genocide Against Christians in Nigeria

November 6, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Detained Biafra leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has written to the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, urging him to act against what he described as “an ongoing genocide against Christians in Nigeria.” Kanu,

Deji Adeyanju Calls Out Wike Over Bad Road Leading to Nyanya Hospital in Abuja

November 5, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to urgently fix the deplorable road leading to Nyanya Hospital in Abuja. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Adeyanju posted a

Sheikh Gumi Hails New York’s First Muslim Mayor, Says U.S. Presidency Next for Muslims

November 5, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has expressed confidence that a Muslim will one day emerge as the President of the United States of America, following the historic victory of Zohran Mamdani, who recently became

Over 36,000 Families Displaced as Gwoza Christians Cry Out Over Boko Haram Attacks

November 4, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Gwoza Christian Community Association (GCCA) in Borno State has revealed that Boko Haram insurgents destroyed 148 out of 176 church buildings in the community, detailing years of persecution and displacement. In a statement titled

“Respect Nigeria’s Sovereignty” – China Cautions U.S. After Trump’s Warning

November 4, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

China has thrown its weight behind Nigeria following threats by former U.S. President Donald Trump to take military action over alleged persecution of Christians in the country. Speaking at a press conference in Beijing, Chinese

“No Law Stops Me”- Wike Responds to Criticism Over Traveling with Sons to Dubai

November 4, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has defended his decision to travel with his two sons, Jordan and Joaquin, to the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayor’s Forum in Dubai, following backlash

Nigeria’s Defence Chief Denies Claims of Christian Genocide, Says Terrorism Affects All Nigerians

November 4, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has dismissed claims of a Christian genocide in the country, stating that the real issue is terrorism, which affects citizens of all religions. Reacting to U.S. President

Wike Faults Opposition Over Trump’s Religious Allegations Against Nigeria

November 4, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused opposition leaders of using religion as a political weapon following former US President Donald Trump’s claim that Christians are being targeted in Nigeria. Wike

Ekwunife, Soludo Feud Deepens as She Snubs Him at Public Gathering

November 3, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Anambra politics has taken a heated turn as Uche Ekwunife, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy Governorship candidate, reportedly snubbed Governor Chukwuma Soludo at a recent public event, intensifying tensions between the two ahead of

Nasarawa Governor’s Aide, Prince Ibrahim Abdullahi, Set to Marry Third Wife

November 3, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Prince Ibrahim Hassan Abdullahi, popularly known as the Adon Garin Lafia and serving as the Senior Special Assistant on Chieftaincy Affairs to Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, is set to marry a third wife. According