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Abia Unaffected by National Power Shortage -Governor Alex Otti

January 30, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said the state was not affected by the recent power shortage that hit several parts of the country, attributing Abia’s steady electricity supply to its control over key power

Turkish Officials Shocked by Nigerian Media Focus on Tinubu’s Stumble – NIDCOM Boss

January 30, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

Abike Dabiri-Erewa has revealed that Turkish officials were surprised that President Tinubu’s brief stumble during his visit to Turkey became a major topic in Nigerian media, describing the attention as unnecessary. The Chairman of the

Peter Obi Can’t Win Core North Elections – Minister Hannatu Musawa

January 29, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has stated that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, lacks the political strength required to win elections in Nigeria’s core northern region.

“This Madness Must End”- Soludo Threatens Takeover of Onitsha Shops Over Sit-At-Home

January 28, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has issued a stern warning to traders and residents amid ongoing protests and resistance following the one-week closure of the Onitsha Main Market. Addressing the situation, the governor

“Do Not Vote for Me Again, If I do not provide steady electricity” – Obi Quotes Tinubu After Grid Fails Twice in January

January 28, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to hold President Bola Ahmed Tinubu accountable for his campaign promises on electricity supply following another collapse of the national grid. Obi made the call

“Main Market Is Our Home Too” – Onitsha Residents Lament Security Lockout

January 28, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

Hundreds of residents living within Onitsha Main Market have been prevented from accessing their homes by security operatives since yesterday. A concerned resident has raised alarm, stressing that the Main Market is not just a

Onitsha Traders Protest As Anambra Government Closes Onitsha Market Over Sit-at-Home

January 27, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

Tension has erupted at the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State as traders staged an ongoing protest over the state government’s decision to shut down the market for allegedly observing the Monday sit-at-home order. The

“I Commend Wike for Running Away The Way He Did During the Protest” – Rufai Oseni Sparks Debate

January 27, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

Broadcast journalist Rufai Oseni has sparked fresh reactions online after commenting on a tense incident involving the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and protesting union workers in Abuja. The incident occurred

APC Youths Raise ₦100m to buy Re-election Nomination Form For Tinubu’s Second-Term Bid

January 26, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

Youths of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State have donated ₦100 million toward the purchase of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election nomination form. The cheque was presented to Kogi State Governor, Ahmed

IPOB Defends Monday Sit-at-Home, Issues Warning to Soludo

January 26, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, against intimidating residents who plan to observe the proposed Monday sit-at-home protest. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the

Mixed Reactions as Soludo Seals Onitsha Market Over Sit-at-Home Defiance

January 26, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The Anambra State Government has sealed the Onitsha Main Market for one week over traders’ refusal to comply with official directives to operate fully during the week. Governor Chukwuma Soludo ordered the closure after traders

“I Am Ten Times Bigger And Very Dangerous Now” – David Umahi Dismisses Critics, Issues Bold Warning

January 26, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has made a bold declaration about his political strength and influence, dismissing critics and warning opponents to tread carefully. Umahi made the remarks while speaking at a public gathering in

Beatrice Ekweremadu Back in Nigeria Following UK Prison Release

January 26, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

There was jubilation in parts of Enugu State following the return of Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, after her release from a United Kingdom prison. Beatrice arrived in Abuja on

2027: “We Have the Money and Federal Support”- Florence Ajimobi Vows APC Will Take Back Oyo

January 24, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

Florence Ajimobi, the widow of former Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is preparing for a fierce political battle ahead of the 2027 Oyo State governorship election. Speaking

Man chooses 1-year imprisonment instead of refunding ₦1.5billion mistakenly paid into his account

January 24, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

A Nigerian man has sparked widespread reactions online after reportedly choosing to serve a one-year jail term rather than refund ₦1.5 billion mistakenly credited to his First Bank account. The incident was shared on X