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JUST IN: UNIZIK Issues Indefinite Ban On Final-Year Students From Sign-Out Celebrations

August 20, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The authorities of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK), have imposed an indefinite suspension on the popular “signing-out” tradition observed by final-year students during examinations. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the

Nigerian Govt Summons Ibom Air Crew Member, Passenger Over Flight Incident

August 20, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Ibom Air cabin crew member Juliana Edward and passenger Comfort Emmanson for further investigation into a recent in-flight incident. NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs, Michael Achimugu, said

Anambra Govt Arrests Vigilante Operatives Over Assault on NYSC Member

August 19, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Anambra State Government has confirmed the arrest of security operatives who assaulted NYSC member Jennifer Elobor. A viral video showed the officers storming a lodge, accusing corps members of internet fraud despite presenting valid

Armed Vigilante Members Caught on Video Assaulting Alleged Corps Member in Anambra

August 19, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A disturbing video from Oba, Anambra State, has sparked outrage after showing armed members of the state vigilante group and Udogachi assaulting a young lady alleged to be a corps member. The clip, which has

Married guy reportedly defiles a 12-year-old girl he playfully calls his “wife”

August 19, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Gambia Police Force has initiated a manhunt for Mamadou Salieu Dambale, a married man accused of r3ping a 12-year-old girl in his area. According to local media, the suspect, who lives with his wife

FG Declares Friday, September 5, Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid

RMAFC Proposes Pay Rise for Tinubu, Shettima, Senators and Ministers, Says Current Salaries “Not Right”

August 19, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says it plans to increase the salaries of President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, senators, and ministers. Chairman Mohammed Shehu said in Abuja that the current

Imo State Bans Graduation Ceremonies For Nursery And JSS Students

August 18, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Imo State Government has placed an immediate ban on graduation ceremonies for pupils in kindergarten, nursery, and Junior Secondary School (JSS), in a move aimed at reducing financial strain on parents and strengthening focus

APC Demands Cancellation of Kano Bye-Elections Over Violence

August 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the bye-elections in Shanono/Bagwai constituency and the rerun in Ghari constituency, Kano State, citing widespread violence and disruption. In a

Edo Governor Okpebholo Hails Tinubu, Promises 2.5 Million Votes in 2027

August 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to deliver 2.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, assuring him of massive support from Edo people. Speaking at a campaign rally

“Nigeria Could Have Been Like America Today If It Had Two Tinubus As President”- Governor Okpebholo

August 16, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying that Nigeria would be like the United States of America if it had produced two presidents with similar leadership qualities. Speaking at a

Matawalle Loses Appeal as Court Upholds Seizure of 40 Zamfara Govt Vehicles

August 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Court of Appeal in Sokoto has upheld the Federal High Court’s dismissal of former Zamfara governor and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle’s appeal over 40 official vehicles recovered from his residence after

Tinubu’s $100,000 Pledge to Super Falcons Will Be Fulfilled – NSC DG

August 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has assured that President Bola Tinubu’s promised $100,000 reward for each Super Falcons player will be delivered in full. Tinubu made the pledge after the Falcons clinched

African American Traces Ancestry to Ikorodu, Honoured With Chieftaincy Title

August 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, has honoured African American, Jon James Omobowale Olomo, with the chieftaincy title of Basetọ Ìpadàbọ̀ Sílẹ̀ of Ikorodu. The colourful ceremony, held on Saturday, August 16, 2025,

Bye-Election: Security Operatives Nab Shehu Aliyu Patangi With ₦25.9m Cash for Vote Buying

August 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Security operatives in Kaduna have arrested a suspected vote buyer, Shehu Aliyu Patangi, with ₦25,963,000 cash just hours before the state’s bye-elections on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Patangi was apprehended around 3:30 a.m. at a

“Next Time in Moscow”- Putin Proposes Follow-Up Meeting With Trump

August 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed that his next meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump take place in Moscow, following their high-stakes summit in Alaska, which ended Friday without securing a ceasefire in the Ukraine