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South Africa Deports Pastor Omotoso After Rape Case Acquittal

May 19, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso has been deported from South Africa, just weeks after being cleared of multiple serious charges. Omotoso was removed from the country on May 18, 2025, after the South African Department of

JAMB sets 320 UTME benchmark for under 16 candidates

15 Students Goes Missing on Their Way to Write Rescheduled JAMB Exam in Imo State

May 18, 2025 Gist Lovers 0

A deeply troubling situation has emerged as 15 students who were on their way to write their rescheduled JAMB exam have reportedly gone missing. The students, who traveled from Onitsha to their exam center in

JAMB: Over 380,000 Candidates Re-sit For Exam Across Lagos And South East

May 17, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

More than 380,000 students participated in the rescheduled 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) held on Friday across Lagos and the South East, with many candidates describing the experience as significantly better than the previous

Ekpa Issues Stern Warning to Oil Companies Disregarding Sit-at-Home Directive

Finland charges Simon Ekpa with inciting terrorism

May 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Finnish prosecutors have filed terrorism-related charges against Simon Ekpa, a dual Finnish-Nigerian citizen and self-proclaimed leader of a separatist movement advocating for the independence of Nigeria’s South-East region, Biafra. The charges include public incitement to

“Stop judging me just because I choose to express myself through dancing” – Gov. Adeleke tells critics

May 16, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has addressed ongoing criticism surrounding his frequent public dancing, emphasizing that it has no impact on his performance as a leader. Speaking at a recent event, Governor Adeleke responded to

NYSC Declares Date For 2025 Batch ‘A’ II Orientation Course

May 15, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has declared that the Orientation Course for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II will commence on Wednesday, June 11. In a statement from the Acting Director of Information and

Catholic Pope Leo XIV Invites President Tinubu To His Inauguration

May 15, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The newly appointed Pope Leo XIV has extended an invitation to President Bola Tinubu for his inauguration set to take place on Sunday, May 18. The presidency has clarified that the president will leave Abuja

‘’Imagine instead of fielding Nwabali we decided to field a goalkeeper from the 80s because it is 'his turn' - Aisha reveals

UTME 2025: ‘If Nigeria had a President, the Minister of Education would have been sacked’- Aisha Yesufu

May 15, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Activist Aisha Yesufu stated that if Nigeria had a functioning President, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, would have already been dismissed following the disclosures made by JAMB’s registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede. During a press

Lady Dies After Meeting TikTok Date in Warri

Lady Passes Away After Meeting TikTok Date in Warri

May 15, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

A tragic event in Warri, Delta State, has once again highlighted the potential dangers of online dating after a young woman named Brenda died under unclear circumstances following a visit to a man she met

Old Video of Mmesoma’s JAMB Result Resurface After Board Admits Widespread Error

May 15, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

Old videos of Mmesoma’s controversial 2023 UTME result have resurfaced online following the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) recent admission of a technical error that affected the scores of thousands of candidates. Mmesoma had

HURIWA Criticizes Tinubu’s Ministers Over Planned London Trip, Calls It Disgraceful and Inexcusable

May 14, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

HURIWA has condemned the federal government’s plan to host an international press conference in London, calling it a wasteful PR stunt amid Nigeria’s economic struggles. The group criticized ministers, including Nyesom Wike and Dave Umahi,

EFCC Allegedly Invites Ex-Militant, Tompolo For Questioning

May 14, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally invited Chief Government Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, for questioning regarding allegations of currency misuse and financial impropriety. Sources within the agency confirmed to SaharaReporters on

JAMB Admits To Errors In 2025 UTME, Considers Retake For Affected Candidates

May 14, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has acknowledged technical issues that impacted the outcomes of some candidates in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, JAMB Registrar,

OGTV Journalist Bukola Agbakaizu Slumps And Dies at Work

May 14, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

A broadcast journalist with Ogun State Television (OGTV), Mrs. Bukola Agbakaizu, tragically passed away on Monday after collapsing while preparing for her afternoon shift at the station’s Abeokuta premises. Her sudden death was confirmed in

‘It’s not our senator’- Nigerian Senate distances itself from viral video of man kissing woman in office

May 13, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Nigerian Senate has refuted claims that a man seen kissing a woman in a viral video is a sitting Senator. The clarification follows the circulation of a video on Tuesday showing a man allegedly