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2027: Goodluck Jonathan Reportedly Set for Presidential Comeback Under PDP

August 7, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has reportedly agreed to run as the PDP presidential candidate in 2027. According to a close ally who spoke to Vanguard, Jonathan accepted in principle to rejoin the race to address

South East will give Tinubu their votes because of Second Niger Bridge – Gov. Umahi

David Umahi Appeals to the South-East to Support Tinubu in 2027

August 7, 2025 Gist Lovers 0

Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has advised the South-East region to abandon any presidential aspirations ahead of the 2027 general elections and instead throw their full support behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.

Alleged Ritualist and Kidnapper Obi Levi Obieze Seen Smiling in Court

August 6, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Alleged ritualist and kidnapper, Obi Levi Obieze, popularly known as Ichie Millions Ezeani, has been arraigned in court, appearing with a smile despite the grave accusations against him. Obieze, who was arrested while reportedly trying

Elderly Man Accused of ‘Turning Into Bird’ in Delta Was Suffering From Dementia – Group

August 6, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) has debunked viral claims that a 97-year-old man in Delta State transformed from a bird into a human, clarifying that the man, Diokpa Okonkwo Oru, suffers from dementia. The

Nigerians Won’t Elect a Man Dependent on His Wife in 2027- APC Chieftain, Hassan

August 6, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Alwan Hassan, has taken a swipe at former Minister of Transportation and 2027 presidential aspirant, Chibuike Amaechi, over his recent remarks about his wife, Judith Amaechi. Amaechi, during an appearance

Dele Momodu Prays for Kemi Badenoch After She Affirmed Her British Identity

August 6, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Dele Momodu has reacted to British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch’s claim that her boarding school in Nigeria felt like prison. He prayed for God to heal her from “whatever trauma” she experienced, after she

Lagos Govt Warns: Lekki Borehole Users May Be Drinking Contaminated ‘Sh!t Water’

August 6, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Lagos State Government has warned that many Lekki residents who drill boreholes may be consuming contaminated water. Mahmood Adegbite, Permanent Secretary of the Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources, said untreated waste is seeping

French Government Honors Osun State University Student for Groundbreaking Research on River Blindness

August 6, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The French Government has celebrated a brilliant Nigerian student from Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Adedotun Emmanuel, for his groundbreaking research on river blindness (Onchocerciasis). Adedotun’s research, which focuses on innovative approaches to combating the disease,

Abia Govt Approves 6-Month Paid Maternity Leave, 3 Weeks for Fathers

August 6, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Abia State Government has approved six months of paid maternity leave for nursing mothers and three weeks for fathers. First Lady Mrs. Priscilla Otti announced this during the World Breastfeeding Week celebration in Umuahia,

MKO Abiola’s Wife, Doyin Abiola, Dies at 82

August 6, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Dr. Doyin Abiola, trailblazing Nigerian journalist and widow of MKO Abiola, has died at 82. Her death was confirmed by Jamiu Abiola, MKO’s son, who said she passed away on Tuesday night. Doyin Abiola was

Newly Married POS Operator Electrocuted After High-Tension Cable Snaps in Anambra

August 6, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A newly married POS operator in Nibo, Awka South LGA, Anambra State, was electrocuted after a high-tension cable snapped and fell on him. The tragic incident, which occurred over the weekend in front of his

Kemi Badenoch Clearly Explains Why She No Longer Identifies as Nigerian

August 6, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

British politician Kemi Badenoch has clarified her stance on nationality and identity, revealing in an interview with GB News why she “no longer identifies as Nigerian.” Her remarks quickly stirred reactions online, with many debating

Nigerian Anglican Church Slams Church of Wales, Cuts Ties Over Gay Archbishop

August 5, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has cut ties with the Church of Wales following the election of Bishop Cherry Vann, an openly gay cleric, as Archbishop of Wales. Primate Henry Ndukuba announced the decision

FG to Introduce Mandatory Drug Testing in Nigerian Universities

August 5, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The federal government has announced plans to introduce compulsory drug testing for students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the initiative—driven by the Ministry of Education and NDLEA—aims to tackle

Peter Obi Expresses Surprise Over Backlash on His One-Term Pledge

August 5, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says he is baffled by the controversy over his pledge to serve only one term if elected. In a post on social media, Obi stressed that true leadership