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Rescued Nigerian Miners Allege S3xual Abuse by Chinese Employers in CAR

August 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Nigerian miners stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR) have recounted harrowing experiences, alleging sexual abuse by their Chinese male employers. The Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, received 12 of

Kogi Man Slams Politicians for Calling Wrapper Gifts ‘Empowerment’

August 15, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A Kogi man, Kamiru Zubairu has called out Kogi Central politicians for labelling the sharing of wrappers to women as empowerment. He argued it should be seen as mere gifting, not genuine empowerment. “Kogi central

Late Fish Magnet’s Mother Denies Gov Soludo’s Involvement, Says Ki!!ng Was Targeted

August 15, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Mrs. Esther Chinyere Onyekesi, mother of late Fish Magnate Group CEO Martins Ifesinachi Onyekesi, has dismissed claims linking Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo to her son’s death, calling it a targeted attack. Martins was kidnapped last

Unite To Vote Out Tinubu, APC – Tambuwal Begs Nigerians

August 15, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has urged Nigerians to unite to remove President Bola Tinubu and the APC from power in 2027, accusing the current administration of worsening hardship and insecurity.

Ebonyi State Governor Rewards D’Tigress Star Blessing Ejiofor With Duplex, ₦30m

August 15, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has honoured basketball star Blessing Ejiofor with ₦30 million and a duplex at Itlan Estate, Abakaliki, for helping Nigeria win the 2025 Afrobasket Women’s Championship. Receiving her at the Government

Bauchi Governor Appoints Chinese Economic Adviser

August 15, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has appointed Chinese national Li Zhensheng as the state’s Economic Adviser. The announcement came during the signing of an MoU with the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre, aimed at

“Okonjo-Iweala’s Praise for Tinubu’s Reforms Was Diplomatic”- Reuben Abati

August 15, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Veteran journalist and former presidential spokesperson Dr. Reuben Abati says Nigerians should not have expected WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to criticize President Bola Tinubu during her visit, as she is an international diplomat and

CAC Slams COZA Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo for Insensitive Comments on Apostle Babalola

August 14, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) has criticized Commonwealth of Zion Assembly leader Biodun Fatoyinbo for comments about Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, calling them insensitive and inaccurate. Fatoyinbo had claimed that despite Babalola’s anointing, he died

“Comfort Emmanson Provoked by Air Hostess”- Lawyer Onboard Ibom Air Gives Detailed Account

August 14, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Nigerian lawyer David Ogebe, who was onboard the Ibom Air flight, has shared a firsthand account of the incident involving Ms. Comfort Emmanson and an air hostess. Speaking with Channels Television, Ogebe confirmed that Emmanson

Okonjo-Iweala visits President Bola Tinubu, lauds stability of Nigeria’s economy

August 14, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has lauded President Bola Tinubu for stabilising Nigeria’s economy. Speaking to State House correspondents after a meeting with the President in Abuja on Thursday, she said the Tinubu administration has

AON Lifts Lifetime Ban on Ibom Air Passenger After Minister’s Intervention

August 14, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has lifted the lifetime ban on Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson, after Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo appealed on her behalf. AON spokesperson, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, said the decision followed

Shehu Sani Slams Tinubu Over Unfulfilled $100,000 Promise to Super Falcons

August 14, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for failing to fulfil his $100,000 pledge to the Super Falcons. Sani’s reaction came after Super Falcons forward, Rasheedat Ajibade, revealed that the players

“Peter Obi Won’t Get Presidential Ticket in ADC, PDP or LP”- Bwala

August 14, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, says he is confident the president will see a major boost in support from the South-East during the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Channels

“KWAM 1 ambassadorship will encourage misconduct at airports”- Ex-Lawmaker

August 14, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former House of Representatives member, Dachung Bagos, has criticised the Federal Government’s appointment of Fuji star Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (Kwam 1) as an ambassador for airport security protocols, describing it as a bad example. Speaking

Student Allegedly Commits Su!c!de Following Reported Poor Academic Results

August 14, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has been thrown into mourning following the alleged suicide of Ajibola Ibitayo, a Dentistry student, reportedly linked to poor academic performance. According to a statement issued on Wednesday, August