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Photo of Ex-Naval Chief Gambo Behind Abuja Land Controversy Surfaces Online

November 12, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A photo of Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, the retired Chief of Naval Staff and owner of the Abuja land recently visited by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has surfaced online, drawing widespread attention on social

Rufai Oseni Praises Lt. Yerima, Says He Deserves National Award for Calmness with Wike

November 12, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Journalist and broadcaster Rufai Oseni has praised the Nigerian military officer, Lieutenant Colonel Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf Yerima, for his composure during his recent verbal exchange with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

We Are Unshaken, Unbent, Unbroken – Nigerian Military Reassures Citizens After Wike–Lt. Yerima Exchange

November 12, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Nigerian military has reaffirmed its commitment to national unity and professionalism following the viral exchange between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Lieutenant Colonel Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf Yerima. In

Soludo will join APC – Orji Uzor Kalu

November 12, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has confirmed that Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo will soon join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking with journalists at the National Assembly, Kalu described Soludo as “a progressive like myself,

Niger Coup: ‘This is Not Our War, Don’t Let U.S And France Use You’ – Orji Kalu warns President Tinubu

2027 Will Be “Tinubu vs Tinubu” – Orji Kalu Declares

November 11, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu says the 2027 presidential election will be a “one-man race,” declaring it “Tinubu vs Tinubu.” Speaking at the National Assembly, the Abia North senator insisted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu currently

“You Can’t Intimidate Me” – Drama As Wike Clashes With Soldiers in Abuja

November 11, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

There was serious drama in Abuja on Tuesday after soldiers stopped the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, from entering a piece of land he came to inspect. The incident, which was captured on video and is

Nigerians Reacts As Standard Chartered Reportedly Sets ₦7.5 Million Minimum Balance

November 11, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A trending post on social media has sent many Nigerians into panic mode after claiming that Standard Chartered Bank will stop serving customers who have less than ₦7.5 million in their accounts starting from February.

“Tinubu Speaks to Nigerians Every Day”- Presidential Aide Bwala

November 11, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, has defended the president’s communication style, insisting that he regularly addresses Nigerians. Bwala made the remark during an interview on Arise TV’s

IOC Considers Ban on Transgender Women in Female Olympic Events

November 11, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is moving toward introducing a unified policy that could ban transgender women from competing in female categories across all Olympic sports. IOC President Kirsty Coventry said the goal is to

Ugandan President Confirms Arrest of Kenyan Activists, Threatens Others

November 10, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has confirmed that Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, missing for over five weeks, were detained by Ugandan security agents. The men were reportedly taken after attending a rally supporting

“Obi Must Be on the Ballot”- Deji Adeyanju Insists Peter Obi Must Contest in 2027

November 10, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has urged Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to run again in 2027, saying he must not take the “easy way out” by becoming Atiku Abubakar’s running

Tinubu Administration Accused of Using ₦250bn to Buy Over Opposition Governors

November 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The administration of President Bola Tinubu has been accused of allegedly offering huge financial incentives to opposition governors and lawmakers to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to a report by SaharaReporters, sources

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