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Peter Obi Laments N6bn Spent on Lawmakers’ Car Park While Hospitals Rot

July 18, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Peter Obi has blamed Nigeria’s deteriorating health institutions on poor leadership. During an unannounced visit to the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital’s Dental Faculty in Enugu, Obi donated N15 million for re-accreditation efforts. He criticized

Dele Momodu Dumps PDP, Joins ADC Over Alleged Hijack by Anti-Democratic Forces

Dele Momodu Claims ADC Has Outmaneuvered APC, Caught Them Off Guard

July 18, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Dele Momodu, now a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says the ruling APC is already behind in the 2027 race. He claims the opposition coalition has outplayed and caught the APC off guard.

Court Fixes Date to Decide on Motion Seeking to Halt Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial

July 18, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled October 10 to rule on a motion seeking to halt the ongoing trial of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu, through his legal team led by former AGF

Man Regains Freedom After 18 Years in Detention Without Trial in Rivers

July 18, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

In a major step toward prison reform, Rivers State Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, on Thursday released 21 inmates from the Port Harcourt Correctional Centre as part of the state’s jail delivery initiative. Among those

Academic Slams Tinubu for Renaming UNIMAID After Buhari

July 18, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Yakubu Wudil has criticized President Tinubu’s decision to rename the University of Maiduguri after the late Muhammadu Buhari. While acknowledging the gesture was made in good faith, Wudil said a newer institution like the Federal

Police confirm m8rder of UNIMED Registrar in Akure

July 18, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the suspected murder of Mr. Adeniran Ezekiel Imoleayo, Registrar of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, who was allegedly poisoned by two unknown assailants at his residence

Tinubu Orders All National Flags To Fly At Half-Staff For 7 Days To Mourn Buhari

President Tinubu Renames UNIMAID After Late President Buhari

July 18, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

President Bola Tinubu has renamed the University of Maiduguri to Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri, in honour of the late former president. The announcement was made during a special FEC meeting on July 17, where Tinubu

PDP Moves to Woo Peter Obi Back for 2027, Calls Him “Major Political Asset”

July 18, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The PDP says it wants Peter Obi back ahead of the 2027 elections, calling him a major political asset. Deputy National Publicity Secretary Ibrahim Abdullahi confirmed the party is exploring ways to woo him, citing

Ned Nwoko Explains Why Some Senators Were Absent at Buhari’s Burial

July 18, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Senator Ned Nwoko said some lawmakers missed Buhari’s burial due to failed landing attempts at Katsina airport. He later joined Senate President Akpabio and others to visit Buhari’s family in Daura. The lawmaker wrote: “On

Yahaya Bello Marries Fourth Wife Hiqma in Private Abuja Wedding

July 17, 2025 Gist Lovers 0

Yahaya Bello Welcomes Fourth Wife in Quiet Abuja Ceremony Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has added a new member to his family, marrying a fourth wife, identified as Hiqma, in a private wedding ceremony

Atiku Using Political Charlatans to Hijack Party — ADC’s Kachikwu

July 17, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

ADC’s 2023 presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, has slammed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of undermining power rotation and equity in Nigeria by eyeing the 2027 presidency under the ADC. At a press briefing,

“Makinde Hires Over 12,000 Teachers In Six Years”- TESCOM

July 17, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Oyo State Government has significantly increased the number of teachers in its public secondary schools, growing the workforce from 13,730 in 2019 to 26,436 by mid-2025 — nearly doubling within six years. This development

“Did a Doctor Prescribe the Presidency for Him?”- Wike’s Aide Olayinka Mocks Atiku

July 17, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of being fixated on becoming Nigeria’s

Bashir Ahmad Defends Viral Photo with Peter Obi During Buhari Condolence Visit

July 17, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has responded to backlash after sharing a photo with Labour Party’s Peter Obi during the latter’s condolence visit to Daura. Obi had visited the family of late President Muhammadu Buhari

Air India Crash: Expert Suggests Pilot May Have Intentionally Shut Off Fuel Controls

July 17, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Australian aviation expert Captain Byron Bailey has claimed the deadly Air India Flight 171 crash in 2015 may have been a deliberate act by the pilot-in-command. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, bound for London, crashed into