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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.

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