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FG Declares Friday, September 5, Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid

RMAFC Proposes Pay Rise for Tinubu, Shettima, Senators and Ministers, Says Current Salaries “Not Right”

August 19, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says it plans to increase the salaries of President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, senators, and ministers. Chairman Mohammed Shehu said in Abuja that the current

Imo State Bans Graduation Ceremonies For Nursery And JSS Students

August 18, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Imo State Government has placed an immediate ban on graduation ceremonies for pupils in kindergarten, nursery, and Junior Secondary School (JSS), in a move aimed at reducing financial strain on parents and strengthening focus

APC Demands Cancellation of Kano Bye-Elections Over Violence

August 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the bye-elections in Shanono/Bagwai constituency and the rerun in Ghari constituency, Kano State, citing widespread violence and disruption. In a

Edo Governor Okpebholo Hails Tinubu, Promises 2.5 Million Votes in 2027

August 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to deliver 2.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, assuring him of massive support from Edo people. Speaking at a campaign rally

“Nigeria Could Have Been Like America Today If It Had Two Tinubus As President”- Governor Okpebholo

August 16, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying that Nigeria would be like the United States of America if it had produced two presidents with similar leadership qualities. Speaking at a

Matawalle Loses Appeal as Court Upholds Seizure of 40 Zamfara Govt Vehicles

August 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Court of Appeal in Sokoto has upheld the Federal High Court’s dismissal of former Zamfara governor and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle’s appeal over 40 official vehicles recovered from his residence after

Tinubu’s $100,000 Pledge to Super Falcons Will Be Fulfilled – NSC DG

August 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has assured that President Bola Tinubu’s promised $100,000 reward for each Super Falcons player will be delivered in full. Tinubu made the pledge after the Falcons clinched

African American Traces Ancestry to Ikorodu, Honoured With Chieftaincy Title

August 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, has honoured African American, Jon James Omobowale Olomo, with the chieftaincy title of Basetọ Ìpadàbọ̀ Sílẹ̀ of Ikorodu. The colourful ceremony, held on Saturday, August 16, 2025,

Bye-Election: Security Operatives Nab Shehu Aliyu Patangi With ₦25.9m Cash for Vote Buying

August 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Security operatives in Kaduna have arrested a suspected vote buyer, Shehu Aliyu Patangi, with ₦25,963,000 cash just hours before the state’s bye-elections on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Patangi was apprehended around 3:30 a.m. at a

“Next Time in Moscow”- Putin Proposes Follow-Up Meeting With Trump

August 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed that his next meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump take place in Moscow, following their high-stakes summit in Alaska, which ended Friday without securing a ceasefire in the Ukraine

$60bn High-Speed Rail to Link Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt

August 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Nigeria is preparing to launch one of its most ambitious infrastructure projects yet — a 4,000-kilometre high-speed rail network, popularly called a bullet train, to be developed alongside major gas infrastructure investments. The project will

Breaking: Wikipedia Recognizes Owolabi Salis as First Nigerian to Travel to Space

August 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Chief Owolabi M. Salis, a United States–based Nigerian lawyer, chartered accountant, and philanthropist, has been officially listed on Wikipedia as the first Nigerian to travel to space. Salis achieved the historic milestone on June 29,

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