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March 22, 2021 Gist Lovers 0

Welcome to Gistlover roundup Latest Nigeria News Headlines for Today, Monday, 22nd March, 2021. 1. FG Reacts As ASUU Threatens Fresh Nationwide Strike The Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government has kicked against the notice by the

Fulani Group who attacked Ortom, Reveals Why They Want Him Killed

March 21, 2021 Gist Lovers 0

A Fulani group has claimed responsibility for the recent attack on Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom which took place on Saturday, March 20. The group, identified as Fulani Nationality Movement (FUNAM) claimed in a press

Benue Governor, Ortom tells How Herdsmen Opened Fire on His Convoy

March 21, 2021 Gist Lovers 0

The Executive Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has recounted how armed men suspected to be herdsmen attacked his convoy on Saturday. Gistlover learnt that the incident happened at “Tyo Mu” along “Makurdi-Gboko” road while

Cryptocurrency Ban: Nigerians Are Free To Use Bitcoin – CBN

March 21, 2021 Gist Lovers 0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has declared that there was no time the bank banned the activities of Cryptocurrencies in the country. This declaration was made by the governor of the apex bank, Godwin

COVID-19: Nigeria Records 112 Fresh Cases, 194 Recoveries, and 3 Deaths

March 21, 2021 Gist Lovers 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 112 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 161,651. The NCDC disclosed this on its official Twitter handle on

Latest Nigeria News Headlines for Today, Sunday, 21st March, 2021

March 21, 2021 Gist Lovers 0

Welcome to Gistlover roundup of latest Nigeria News Headlines For Today, Sunday, 21st March, 2021. 1. Panic As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Ortom’s Convoy The convoy of Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State was reportedly attacked

Tension in Kano, As Buhari’s APC Declares Kano Gov. Election a Do or Die Affair, Threatens the Entire Police Force

Finally, Ganduje Breaks Silence on Dollar Videos, Vows to Deal with Those behind Them

March 20, 2021 Gist Lovers 0

The Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has finally spoken on the trending video where he was allegedly seen stuffing dollars in his pocket. Recall that Daily Nigerian in 2018 released series of videos showing

Biafra Group Orders Oil Companies Out Of Bakassi, Threatens Serious Violence

March 20, 2021 Gist Lovers 0

The Biafra Nations League (BNL) has issued a quit notice to companies operating under Nigeria in the Bakassi peninsula. BNL alleged that Nigeria gets 60 percent of the oil in the region and uses the

Onnoghen: Presidency Reacts To recent Allegations against Buhari

March 20, 2021 Gist Lovers 0

The Presidency has denied the allegations made by the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen (retd.) against President Muhammadu Buhari. Gistlover reported earlier that Onnoghen said he was sacked before the 2019 general

Recruit Your Kids – Nigerians Attack Fayemi After He Urged NYSC Members to Fight Insecurity

APC Govt, Buhari Have Failed Nigerians – Fayemi

March 20, 2021 Gist Lovers 0

Present Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of failing to deliver on its campaign promises. Speaking on Channels Television, the chairman of the Nigerian

89 New COVID-19 Cases, 45 Discharged and 0 Deaths on April 14

Nigeria Records 130 Fresh Cases of COVID-19

March 20, 2021 Gist Lovers 0

Nigeria has recorded 130 fresh cases of COVID–19, This brings the total number of recorded cases in the country so far to 161,539 with 2,027 deaths while about 147,581 patients have been discharged after testing

Delta: Medical Doctors Embark On Indefinite Strike

Unknown Gunmen Attack Police Station, kill Two NCS Staff – Anambra

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Two persons said to be members of staff of the Nigeria Correctional Services, NCS, attached to Ekwulobia Prisons in Anambra State have reportedly been killed by unknown gunmen. The men were alleged to have been

Latest Nigeria News Headlines for Today, Saturday, 20th March, 2021

March 20, 2021 Gist Lovers 0

Welcome to Gistlover roundup of Latest Nigeria News Headlines for Today, Saturday, 20th March, 2021. 1. We’re Not Going Back to School Again – Freed Zamfara Schoolgirls Some freed students of Government Girls Secondary School,

Police Arrest Nnamdi Okafor, Suspected Sponsor of Imo Deadly Attacks Security operatives have arrested a 42-year-old man, identified as Nnamdi Okafor from Amanachi community in the Orsu Local Government Area of Imo state. Gistlover reports that Okafor is reportedly the mastermind behind the recent deadly attacks in the state. Recall that the country home of the state governor, Hope Uzodinma, was also recently attacked by gunmen who killed two security guards attached to the governor and burnt the building. It was gathered that Okafor who was identified as a director of Pecubel Hotel. Okafor was arrested at Aboha-Ohi around Lifeline Assembly, Owerri/Orlu Road in Imo state. It was learnt that security operatives had been watching Okafor for some time before his arrest. A source told Vanguard: “Nnamdi Okafor is from Amanachi community in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo state, he was arrested in April, around Lifeline Assembly in Aboha-Ohi along Owerri /Orlu Eoad in Imo. “Okafor, male, 42 years. He’s the director of one Pecubel Hotel and has a pharmaceutical outlet in Lagos. He was arrested in connection with sponsoring /financing of the so-called unknown gunmen terrorising Imo state,” the source said. The paper also said some others had been arrested in connection to the deadly attacks in Imo with one of the ring leaders’ name given as Izuchukwu Ohaeri.

Hope Uzodinma Threatens to Arrest Protesting Unpaid Teachers

March 19, 2021 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma has threatened to arrest any protesting teacher, worker or pensioner in the state, insisting that his government is owing no one. He said those protesting against the directive of

Wole Oke Makes Case for Constituency Delimitation

March 19, 2021 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Oluwole Oke the Chairman House Committee on Public Procurement has spoken out in favour of the call for constituency delimitation by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to the lawmaker from Osun State representing