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Yeye Mofin of Lagos, Vivian Fowler College Founder, Passes Away at 92

September 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Chief Mrs. Leila Euphemia Apinke Fowler, the Yeye Mofin of Lagos and founder of Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, has passed away at 92. Born in Lagos in 1933, Fowler broke barriers as a

Police Discover Decomposing Body Inside Car at National Assembly Complex Abuja

September 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

An unidentified man has been discovered dead inside a Peugeot 406 vehicle at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. Confirming the incident in a statement on Monday, September 8, the spokesperson of the FCT Police

FG justifies 5% fuel surcharge, insists it won’t burden Nigerians, Says its Dates Back to 2007

September 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has clarified that the controversial 5% fuel surcharge was not introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration but has been in existence

Wipe Crocodile Tears, Return The Money – Enugu Patriots to Sujimoto

September 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Enugu Patriots have called on Sujimoto CEO, Olasijibomi Ogundele, to return the N5.7 billion allegedly misappropriated from the state’s Smart Schools Project. The group backed EFCC and the Enugu State Government’s recovery efforts, dismissing Sujimoto’s

Trailer K!!!s 15 Jehovah’s Witness Members Returning from Convention

September 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

At least 15 members of the Jehovah’s Witness congregation lost their lives in a tragic accident involving a trailer at Awomama Bridge, Imo State. The fatal crash occurred around 6:45 p.m. on Monday when a

NASS Bars Senator Natasha’s Return, Cites Pending Court Case

September 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The National Assembly has barred Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming legislative duties, insisting her six-month suspension remains valid pending a Court of Appeal ruling. In a letter dated September 4, 2025, Acting Clerk Dr. Yahaya

Police Have Right to Break Doors for Arrests – Deputy PRO

September 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Deputy Force PRO, CSP Victor Isuku, has said police officers can break doors, enter through ceilings, or scale fences to arrest uncooperative suspects. Speaking in Benin during the premiere of Greatest Oath (The Rescue), a

Oba of Benin Declares Two-Week Fasting and Prayer Against Evil in Edo

September 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has called for a two-week period of fasting and prayer to ward off evil and foster peace in Edo State. This spiritual exercise, intended for residents at home

Dele Farotimi Condemns Petroleum Tax, Calls for Resistance

September 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Nigerian activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has sparked online reactions after condemning the newly introduced petroleum tax, describing it as an “evil system” designed to enslave citizens. In a viral video, Farotimi criticized the attitude

APC’s Joe Igbokwe Lampoons Sowore Over Tinubu ‘Criminal’ Remark, Demands Apology

September 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe has slammed activist-politician Omoyele Sowore for describing President Bola Tinubu as a criminal. In a post shared on X, Igbokwe demanded that Sowore retract the statement and tender an apology to

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Set to Return to Senate After Six-Month Suspension

September 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central will return to plenary later this month as her six-month suspension ends. Her lawyer, Victor Giwa, confirmed she is preparing to rejoin colleagues when the Senate reconvenes on September

Ex-SDP Governorship Candidate, Bamidele Akingboye, Dies at 60 Amid Allegations of Domestic Violence

September 7, 2025 Gist Lovers 0

The sudden death of Bamidele Akingboye, former Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in the November 16, 2024 Ondo State election, has taken a controversial twist, with fresh allegations linking one of his wives to

Peter Obi Suspends Public Activities On Doctor’s Orders

September 6, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has disclosed that he will be taking a short break from public engagements following medical advice to rest. In a post shared on his official X

Lagos Assembly Lawmakers to Receive ₦155m Houses Each, Budget Documents Reveal

September 6, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Lagos State House of Assembly has earmarked ₦6.2 billion in its 2025 budget for the purchase of 40 properties in Lagos or Abuja, effectively allocating a house worth about ₦155 million to each lawmaker.

Nigeria Tightens Border Screening After Ebola Outbreak in DRC

September 6, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Federal Government of Nigeria has stepped up surveillance and passenger screening at all entry points following the recent outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Director of Port