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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Fights ₦5m Contempt Ruling, Seeks Appeal Court’s Intervention

July 12, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed an appeal against a Federal High Court ruling that found her guilty of contempt and fined her ₦5 million. The judgment, delivered by Justice Binta Nyako, also ordered the senator

Pope Leo XIV’s Childhood Home To Be Converted Into Historic Tourist Site

July 12, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The village of Dolton, Illinois, has purchased the childhood residence of Pope Leo XIV, the first American to become leader of the Catholic Church, with plans to convert the property into a historical landmark accessible

Ogun Court Sentences Three Men Over Gruesome Murder Of 16-Year-Old Girl

July 12, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

An Ogun State High Court has sentenced three young men for the brutal murder of 16-year-old Sofia Okeowo, whose ritual killing in the Kugba area of Abeokuta South Local Government sent shockwaves across the country.

Nigerian Man Detained After Lady Passes Away Overnight at His Residence

Man, 22, Jailed for Strangl!ng, Stealing 7 Chickens in Ado-Ekiti

July 11, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced 22-year-old Sunday Gmaed to three months in prison for stealing seven chickens worth ₦57,000. Gmaed initially pleaded not guilty but later changed his plea and begged for

White House Shares AI-Generated Image of Trump as Superman

July 11, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The White House has got tongues wagging after it posted an AI-generated image of ex-President Donald Trump dressed as Superman, calling him “The symbol of hope. Truth. Justice. The American way.” The post, which dropped

Air Peace to Suspend Lagos Flights for 12 Hours on July 12

July 11, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

Air Peace has announced a temporary suspension of its Lagos flight operations for 12 hours on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The airline revealed that flights will be halted between 3:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., with

UNICAL Sends Dentistry Students Home After Over-Admitting Beyond Quota

Outrage as UNICAL Sends Over 300 Dentistry Students Home After MDCN Quota Violation

July 11, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has instructed all students enrolled in the Faculty of Dentistry and Dental Surgery from 200 to 600 levels to vacate the campus following revelations of over-admission far beyond regulatory limits.

VP Shettima visits Former President Buhari in London

July 11, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Vice President Kashim Shettima recently paid a private visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari in London, where he is currently receiving medical treatment. Reports indicate that Buhari was previously admitted to intensive care but has

3-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling Into Open Soakaway in Lagos

July 11, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A 3-year-old boy, Chibuike Uba, has tragically died after falling into an open soakaway in the Babarinsa area of Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. The incident occurred while his mother was visiting her aunt. His slippers were

Nigeria Rejects U.S. Request to Receive Deported Venezuelans

July 11, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Nigeria has rejected U.S. calls to accept deported Venezuelans, many of them alleged ex-prisoners. Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar, speaking on Channels TV, described the request as unreasonable, citing Nigeria’s own internal challenges. “It will