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Anambra Police Officer Caught in Viral Extortion Scandal

August 12, 2025 Gist Lovers 0

A disturbing video circulating on social media has exposed an alleged case of police misconduct in Anambra State. The footage, shared by Nigerian activist Harrison on X (formerly Twitter), shows a police officer attempting to

NBA Slams Ibom Air’s Lifetime Ban on Passenger, Demands Reversal and Justice

August 12, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the treatment of Ms. Comfort Emmanson in the recent Ibom Air incident, calling the lifetime flight ban imposed on her by Ibom Air and the Airline Operators of

Comfort Emmanson: NCAA Urges Ibom Air Passengers to Share Eyewitness Accounts

August 12, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has appealed to passengers who were on the same Ibom Air flight as Comfort Emmanson to come forward with details of what happened onboard. Mike Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of

Peter Obi Won 2023 Election – Babachir Lawal

August 12, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former SGF Babachir Lawal says the criteria for choosing presidential candidates have changed since the 2023 election, meaning his 2027 picks may differ. Speaking on Channels TV, Lawal, who supported Peter Obi in 2023, said,

Sowore Leads Protest at NYSC Headquarters’ Demanding Release of Raye’s Certificate

August 12, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore led a protest on Tuesday at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, demanding the release of the discharge certificate for Ushie Rita

EFCC Moves Against ADC Leaders Ahead of 2027, Arrests Top Leaders

August 12, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its allies in the 2027 opposition coalition are on edge after the EFCC allegedly launched moves against top leaders accused of plotting to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in

Ibom Air: Comfort Emmanson Remanded in Kirikiri Until October 6 Over Assault and Property

August 12, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Comfort Emmanson, the passenger at the centre of a viral in-flight altercation aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, has been ordered to remain in custody at Kirikiri Correctional Centre until October 6.

“I’m Not Like Soludo. Obi Did Well but Built on My Foundations”- Chris Ngige

August 12, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

In an interview, Ngige said that during his tenure from 2003 to mid-2006, he initiated major reforms in education, health, and public service, putting them on what he described as “cruise control” before his exit.

13-Year-Old Boy Escapes Kidnappers in Anambra After They Fall Asleep

August 12, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A 13-year-old boy, Anayo Stephen, has escaped from kidnappers after they reportedly fell asleep, according to the Anambra State Police Command. Anayo, from Ubaha-Akparu Community in Ideato Local Government Area of Imo State, was abducted

Keyamo Orders Sanction for Staff Who Released Indecent Ibom Air Video

August 12, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has condemned the viral video showing the indecent exposure of Comfort Emmanson, who was accused of assaulting airline staff on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos. Emmanson was arraigned

Peter Obi Slams ‘Double Standards’ in Handling of Ibom Air Assault Case

August 11, 2025 Gist Lovers 0

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned what he described as “double standards” in the handling of the recent Ibom Air incident involving Miss Comfort Emmanson. In a statement issued on Monday, Obi apologised to

Female OAU Student Missing For Five Days After Leaving Hostel To Buy Food

August 11, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The administration of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State, has raised concerns after a female student, Dorcas Oseghale, was reported missing and has not been seen for five days. Dorcas, who is studying

Father of David Nwamini Dies Amid Heartbreak Over Ekweremadu Organ Harvesting Scandal

August 11, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The father of Ukpo Nwamini David, the young man at the heart of the high-profile organ harvesting scandal that brought down former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu — has died. Family sources say he passed

Nigerians Demand Release of Usman Sabo After Arrest Over Criticism of Shira LGA Chairman

August 11, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Nigerians have called for the release of Usman Sabo, who was arrested by police in Bauchi after criticizing Shira Local Government Area chairman Babangida Ishaq. Sabo, a member of the APC, was detained over Facebook

Deadly Tanker Explosion Kills Several on Kaduna–Kano Expressway in Zaria

August 11, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Several people have died following a tanker explosion on Monday morning in Dan Magaji, Zaria, Kaduna State. The crash happened around 8:30 am near Rochas Foundation School on the Kaduna–Kano expressway bypass, between Kwangila and