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‘Dike si mba Anambra’- Tinubu bags chieftaincy title in Anambra (video)

May 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

During a one-day working visit to Anambra State, President Tinubu was honored with the chieftaincy title of ‘Dike si mba Anambra’ by the traditional rulers representing all 179 communities in the state. The title was

Pope Leo XIV: American Robert Francis Prevost Elected Catholic Pope

May 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, American cleric Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new Pope. Prevost, who previously served as a high-ranking official within the Vatican, now becomes the first

Akpabio Sues Natasha Akpoti Over Satirical Apology Letter To Him

May 8, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a lawsuit against Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing her of ridiculing him through a satirical apology letter posted on her social media accounts. The legal action, submitted on

U.S. Court Orders Release of Confidential Records on Tinubu’s Alleged Drug Case

Tinubu Clears $3.4bn IMF Debt, Nigeria Removed Global Debtors List

May 8, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Nigeria has successfully completed the repayment of a $3.4 billion loan to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), officially removing the country from the list of debtor nations maintained by the global financial institution. According to

FG Debunks Pastor Chris’s Salt Advice, Warns of Health Risks

May 8, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has released a health advisory cautioning Nigerians against excessive salt consumption, following a controversial statement made by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founder of Christ Embassy. In a widely

Peter Obi Rebukes Governor Sanwo-Olu’s Criticism, Defends His Criticism Of Nigeria Abroad

May 8, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has responded pointedly to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who accused him of portraying Nigeria negatively in international forums. Governor Sanwo-Olu had taken aim at Obi’s recent remarks

U.S. Releases Report on What Caused Herbert Wigwe’s Fatal Helicopter Crash

May 7, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its final findings on the helicopter crash that occurred on February 9, 2024, near the California-Nevada border, resulting in the deaths of former Access Holdings CEO

“JAMB Mass Failure Show Success Of Our Anti-Cheating Efforts”- Education Minister

May 6, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has attributed the recent mass failure in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to the increasing success of government efforts in tackling examination malpractice. Speaking during an

VeryDarkMan Ignored Multiple Invitations Before Arrest – EFCC

May 6, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially responded to the public outcry surrounding the arrest of popular social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan. In a statement released by the

“VeryDarkMan to be released today” – Insider

May 6, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is expected to release popular social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, known online as VeryDarkMan, on Tuesday, following mounting public criticism over his recent arrest. A top EFCC

“EFCC arrested VeryDarkMan to silence him for accusing them of corruption” – Sowore alleges

May 5, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate from the African Action Congress (AAC), has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of arresting social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, to silence him.

EFCC Dismisses BBC Pidgin Report, Tags Statement Attributed to PRO as Fake News

May 5, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed the report published by BBC Pidgin, along with the statement attributed to their Force Public Relations Officer, labeling both as fake news. The commission urged the

Slots were allocated to sons, daughters, wives of ‘owners of Judiciary’ – Odinkalu exposes Nigerian Judiciary

May 5, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former NHRC Chairman, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has criticized the Nigerian judiciary and the National Judicial Council (NJC) over a lack of transparency in appointing judges. He accused the NJC of favoring relatives of influential figures

JAMB 2025: Over 1.5 Million UTME Candidates Score Below 200

May 5, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that more than 1.5 million candidates who took part in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scored below 200. Out of a total of 1,955,069

Dele Farotimi Vows Legal Action Over His Arrest

May 5, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

Lagos-based lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi has announced his decision to pursue legal action against those involved in his arrest and detention in December 2024. The arrest had stemmed from a now-withdrawn defamation lawsuit initiated