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Police Launch Investigation into Alleged Cu!t Initiation of M!nor in Anambra

October 25, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Anambra State Police Command has reacted to a viral video showing a group of young boys allegedly carrying out a cult initiation ceremony involving a minor. Police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga said a preliminary

Immigration Officer Fired After Masterminding Her Brother’s Abduction

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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed a junior officer, Chukwu Nancy Ngozi, for allegedly masterminding the kidnapping of her elder brother. Ngozi and another officer, Aliyu Usman, were found guilty of criminal conspiracy, theft,

Queer Nigerian Man D!es After Reported Homophobic Attack in Port Harcourt

October 25, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Nigerian LGBTQ+ community has been thrown into mourning following the death of a young queer man identified as Hilary, who reportedly lost his life after a brutal homophobic attack in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Niger Delta Leaders Urge Jonathan to Abandon 2027 Presidential Bid, Support Tinubu

October 24, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly under pressure to abandon any plan of contesting in the 2027 presidential election and instead back President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid. According to The Punch, Niger Delta leaders have

He called IGP “Useless”- Over 50 Officers Re-Arrest Sowore Minutes After Court Grants Him Bail

October 24, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Human rights activist and #FreeNnamdiKanuNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, was reportedly re-arrested by police shortly after being granted bail by a Kuje Magistrate’s Court. His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, said, “More than 50 police officers violently attacked

Sowore, Ejimakor, and Others Freed on ₦500,000 Bail After #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest

October 24, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Kuje, Abuja, has granted bail to publisher and activist Omoyele Sowore, Aloy Ejimakor, a lawyer representing detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, Kanu’s brother Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and ten others. The

“Sowore Is Our Hero”- Fayose Defends Sowore, Says Tinubu Has Forgotten How Jonathan Let Him Protest

October 24, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Isaac Fayose, the brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has condemned President Bola Tinubu over the arrest of human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore. Sowore was arrested on Thursday at the Federal High Court

Nigeria Police Clarify Reasons Behind Omoyele Sowore’s Arrest

October 23, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Nigeria Police Force has explained the reason behind the arrest of the African Action Congress (AAC) 2023 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Federal High Court premises in Abuja on Wednesday, October 23. Speaking

Oyo Government Denies Plans to Tax Weddings, Burials, and Other Social Events

October 23, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Oyo State Government has dismissed reports circulating online that it intends to introduce new taxes on social events such as weddings, burials, and naming ceremonies held within the state. In a statement issued by

President Tinubu Swears In New INEC Chairman

October 23, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Meanwhile, in Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The brief ceremony took place at 1:50 p.m. in

“I’ll Defend Myself” – Nnamdi Kanu Takes Control of His Trial

October 23, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has announced that he will personally handle his legal defense going forward. During the latest court sitting at the Federal High Court

“Stop Using Unemployed Youths to Disrupt Elections”- Oshiomhole Warns Politicians

October 23, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole has issued a strong warning to politicians, urging them to stop recruiting unemployed youths to disrupt elections, saying the practice fuels insecurity and undermines democracy. Speaking during Wednesday’s plenary, the

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Police Launch Investigation into Alleged Cu!t Initiation of M!nor in Anambra

Immigration Officer Fired After Masterminding Her Brother’s Abduction

Queer Nigerian Man D!es After Reported Homophobic Attack in Port Harcourt

Niger Delta Leaders Urge Jonathan to Abandon 2027 Presidential Bid, Support Tinubu

He called IGP “Useless”- Over 50 Officers Re-Arrest Sowore Minutes After Court Grants Him Bail

Sowore, Ejimakor, and Others Freed on ₦500,000 Bail After #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest

“Sowore Is Our Hero”- Fayose Defends Sowore, Says Tinubu Has Forgotten How Jonathan Let Him Protest

Nigeria Police Clarify Reasons Behind Omoyele Sowore’s Arrest

Oyo Government Denies Plans to Tax Weddings, Burials, and Other Social Events

President Tinubu Swears In New INEC Chairman

“I’ll Defend Myself” – Nnamdi Kanu Takes Control of His Trial

“Stop Using Unemployed Youths to Disrupt Elections”- Oshiomhole Warns Politicians

No Evidence of Genocide in Nigeria – Sultan of Sokoto Declares

Commissioner for Police says oyibo commend him for wearing Nigerian police uniform abroad

“They Will Kpa! Me” – Abducted Woman Pleads for Help as Kidnappers Demand ₦20 Million Ransom