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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

“I’ll die on a Sunday, after worship and eating pounded yam”- Pastor Adeboye Reaffirms Peaceful Death Vision

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Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has once again shared his vision of a peaceful death, expressing his belief that he will pass away on a Sunday, after church

Soldier Blasts Tinubu Over ₦150M Gift to Athletes While Troops Earn ₦100K Monthly

August 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A Nigerian soldier has called out President Bola Tinubu for gifting ₦150 million to the Super Falcons and D’Tigress, while frontline troops continue to receive low pay. In a viral video, the visibly upset soldier

Kwam 1: Imagine the pilot was an Igbo woman, they would have said Peter Obi sent her – Isaac Fayose

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Businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose has reacted to KWAM1’s recent clash with a pilot, saying the incident highlights the country’s tense atmosphere. In a video shared on Instagram, Fayose said if the pilot had

Niger Assembly Seeks Ban on Sign Out Ceremonies in all public and private secondary and tertiary schools

August 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Niger State House of Assembly has urged Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago to issue an executive order banning Marker’s Day/Sign Out ceremonies in all public and private secondary and tertiary schools. This follows a motion