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Passengers Jump Into Sea as Fire Engulfs Ferry

July 21, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Chaos erupted on Sunday afternoon when the KM Barcelona VA ferry caught fire off the coast of North Sulawesi, Indonesia, forcing terrified passengers to leap into the sea. The vessel, carrying 280 people, was en

UNIMAID Alumni, Students Reject Plan to Rename School After Buhari

July 21, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Alumni and students of the University of Maiduguri, alongside concerned Borno residents, have strongly rejected President Tinubu’s move to rename the institution after former President Muhammadu Buhari. Announced during a Federal Executive Council meeting on

Outrage as Tinubu Renames University of Maiduguri After Buhari

July 20, 2025 Gist Lovers 0

Alumni and current students of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), joined by concerned citizens of Borno State, have strongly opposed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent decision to rename the institution after late former President Muhammadu

Former Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje Reportedly in Critical Condition in London Hospital

July 20, 2025 Gist Lovers 1

Former Kano State Governor and Ex- APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has reportedly been rushed to the emergency department of a London hospital, following what sources describe as a critical health scare. The report

Okpebholo Clarifies Statement on Peter Obi, Says It Was a Security Advisory, Not a Threat

July 20, 2025 Gist Lovers 0

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has clarified that his recent comments about former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, were not meant as a threat but rather a call for proper

WAEC Result of Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo leaks online

July 19, 2025 Gist Lovers 1

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is facing backlash online following the circulation of his old WAEC result, which many Nigerians say casts doubt on his academic competence. The controversy erupted shortly after the governor

Landlord Who Allegedly Masterminded AAUA Students’ Murder Dies, Police Confirms

July 19, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the death of Oladele Femi, popularly known as “Tallex,” a key suspect in the chilling murder case involving two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). Femi, who

Obidient Movement Calls Okpebholo a Threat Over Comment on Peter Obi

July 19, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Obidient Movement has raised concerns over recent remarks by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, describing him as a potential threat to national unity. In a statement released on Saturday, the movement’s Director of Strategic

Ifa Council Threatens Legal Action Against Ogun Govt, Awujale’s Family Over Islamic Burial

July 19, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) has expressed strong disapproval over the burial of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, vowing to take legal action against the Ogun State Government and the

Man Freed After 34 Years in Prison, Awarded $1.7M for Wrongful Conviction

July 19, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Sidney Holmes, who spent 34 years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit, has finally received justice — and $1.7 million in compensation. Convicted in 1989 in Florida for allegedly driving a getaway car

Kaduna Police Bar Peter Obi Birthday Rally Over Security Concerns

July 19, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Kaduna State Police Command has advised supporters of former presidential candidate Peter Obi to suspend a planned birthday rally, citing credible intelligence of possible security threats. In a statement on Friday, police spokesperson DSP

Buhari’s Final Days Spent at £3,500-Per-Day London Clinic, Report Reveals

July 19, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari passed away on July 13, 2025, at The London Clinic, an exclusive private hospital in the UK known for treating high-profile individuals. Buhari, who had travelled to London in April

Obasanjo: Nigeria in Chains Under Tinubu’s Leadership

July 19, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has voiced serious concern over Nigeria’s current state under President Bola Tinubu, saying the nation is in “bondage” due to worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and divisive leadership. Obasanjo made the remarks

ADC Constitution Rules Out Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition

July 19, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has ruled out Peter Obi from contesting the 2027 presidency under its platform, citing its constitution, which bars aspirants still affiliated with other parties. Despite Obi’s ties with the ADC,

Edo Governor Warns Peter Obi: No Entry Without Security Clearance

July 18, 2025 Gist Lovers 0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has issued a firm warning to Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, stating that he must obtain official security clearance before making any future visits to the state.