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Trump Moves Obama and Bush Portraits to Hidden Stairwell Amid Rising Tensions

August 11, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

President Donald Trump has moved the official portraits of former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and George H.W. Bush to a less visible stairwell area in the White House, limiting their exposure to visitors.

Prophet Predicts Jonathan’s 2027 Return

August 11, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Prophet Bomadi Serimoedumu of Mount Zion Divine Gospel Ministry has predicted that former President Goodluck Jonathan could return to Aso Rock in 2027 under the PDP, saying his leadership would bring four years of prosperity

NAAPE Urges NCAA to Lift Suspension on ValueJet Pilot, Faults KWAM 1’s Conduct

August 10, 2025 Gist Lovers 1

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has appealed to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to reconsider its suspension of a ValueJet pilot, Capt. Oluranti Ogoyi, and her first officer, over the

Amaechi Claims Peter Obi Won 2023 Presidential Election in Rivers State

August 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has claimed that Labour Party (LP) candidate Peter Obi won the 2023 presidential election in Rivers State. He made the remark during an X Space discussion on Saturday. “I

Police Deny Torturing Sowore, Dismiss Claims as “Deliberate Disinformation”

August 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Nigeria Police Force has denied Omoyele Sowore’s claims that he was tortured in detention, insisting his arrest was over alleged forgery, cyberstalking, and other offences. Sowore, detained from Wednesday to Friday after honouring an

I’ll end corruption within one month if elected- Amaechi, labels Mahmood Yakubu worst INEC chairman

August 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has vowed that if elected Nigeria’s president in 2027, he will amend the constitution and eradicate corruption within his first month in office. Speaking during

Sowore Slams Police Over ‘Unjust, Illegal’ Detention After 48 Hours in Custody

August 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Human rights activist and 2023 African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was released late Friday, August 8, after spending more than 48 hours in police custody at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. He

Peter Obi Donates ₦15M to Bauchi Schools

“President Should Serve a Single 5-Year Term and Leave” – Peter Obi

August 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has proposed a single five-year tenure for Nigeria’s president, saying it would allow leaders to focus on governance without the distraction of re-election campaigns. “I’ve said it and

9mobile Rebrands as T2, Unveils Digital-First Vision

August 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Telecom giant 9mobile has officially rebranded as T2, unveiling plans to become a digital-first operator focused on innovation and customer experience. CEO Obafemi Banigbe said the move marks a strategic transformation, not just a name

EFCC Boss Links Abandoned Abuja Estates to Corrupt Civil Servants, Vows Crackdown

August 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised concerns over the growing number of abandoned estates in Abuja, revealing that many of them were funded through embezzled public funds. Speaking

Sowore Detained After Refusing to Make Statement — Police Commissioner

August 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Commissioner of Police for the Special Intervention Squad, Abayomi Shogunle, has explained that activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore is being held for refusing to provide a statement during police questioning. Sowore, of

Peter Obi Donates ₦15M to Bauchi Schools

August 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has donated ₦15 million to two schools in Bauchi—₦10 million to Malikiya College of Nursing Sciences and ₦5 million to Intisharu Taufizul Quranic School. During his visit,

NYSC Launch YouthCred Loan to Corpers with Up to ₦200,000

August 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has partnered with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to launch YouthCred, a loan initiative that will provide corps members with access to credit facilities of up to ₦200,000.

Former Senator Dies Amid Delayed Surgery Over $30,000 hospital bill

August 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former Nigerian senator Ibrahim Musa Kontagora has died in Abuja after reportedly facing delays in receiving urgent medical treatment due to hospital payment issues. Kontagora, who represented Niger North Senatorial District from 2011 to 2015,

I Was Removed as Governor for Refusing to Make Chris Uba My Deputy – Ngige

August 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former Anambra State Governor and ex-Minister of Labour, Senator Chris Ngige, has revealed that his removal from office in 2006 was due to his refusal to appoint political heavyweight Chris Uba as deputy governor. In