Politics

Why I Nominated Adesina For AFDB Job ̶ President Buhari Reveals

September 11, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that he supported President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, in 2015 because he perceived him to be a good man. This revelation was made by President

I Was Already Rich Before Becoming Minister ̶ Malami Fires Back At Magu

September 10, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, yesterday expressed his readiness to appear as a witness in the ongoing probe of the suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and

FG Reveals How Cyber-Attacks Could Be Tackled Through Upgraded ICT Facility

September 7, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Dr. Isah Pantami In its effort to adequately tackle cyber-crime and cyber-attack in Nigeria, the Federal Government has upgraded facilities at the Computer Emergency Response and Readiness Team

Make Me President in 2023 and I Will Build a 20th Century Economy in Nigeria – Orji Uzor Kalu

September 5, 2020 Gist Lovers 0

Current Senate chief whip and Former governor of Abia state, Orji Uzor Kalu, says he will build a 20th-century economy in Nigeria if Nigerians make him president come 2023. Kalu said this on a programme

Stampede: Governor Seyi Makinde Confirms Arrest Of Ibadan Children Funfair Organizers

Oyo State Governor Gives Account Of Community Development Projects In Oyo

September 5, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has confirmed the State recorded one case of COVID-19 on Friday. In his bid to take the dividends of democracy to the doorsteps of the people at the grassroots, Oyo

Nationwide Protest: “Hunger is now a unifying factor in Nigeria" - Senator Dino Melaye

Angry Dino Melaye Slams Buhari, Following Increase In Fuel Price

September 3, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Dino Melaye, Former Kogi State lawmaker has condemned The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari’s government over the increment in pump price of petrol. The increment was approved by Pipelines and Product Marketing Company (PPMC), a subsidiary

2023: Orji Uzor Kalu Speaks On His Presidential Ambition

September 1, 2020 Gist Lovers 0

Former Abia state governor and Senate chief whip, Orji Uzor Kalu, says he would not hesitate to serve as Nigeria’s president if given the opportunity by the electorate. Kalu disclosed this to newsmen after a

See Fani Kayode’s Reactions, After NUJ Condemned Him For Clashing With A Reporter In Calabar

August 26, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Femi Fani Kayode, has reacted to the statement released by the Nigerian Union of Journalists. NUJ, condemning him for his clash with a Daily Trust reporter, Eyo Charles, in Calabar, Cross River state on August

“Oshiomhole Is Not My Godfather”– Osagie Ize-Iyamu Laments

August 24, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the Governorship candidate of the APC in Edo has disclosed his relations with the former National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole. On Sunday, August 23, during an interview on Arise Television, Osagie

Group: El-Rufai’s successor should initiate from Kaduna North

See El-Rufai Reactions To NBA’s Decision To Withdraw His Invitation To Their Annual General Meeting

August 21, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Kaduna state governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has reacted to the decision of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), to withdraw an invitation previously extended to him to speak at its annual general meeting. NBA withdrew the invitation

APC: Buhari Endorse Buni to Head National Convention

Buhari Reveals How Disappointed He Is At The Level Of Insecurity In Mali

August 20, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

President Buhari has expressed his dissatisfaction over the insecurity in Mali and the breach of constitutional rule. Buhari visited the West African country last month and held some talks with the president over some issues.

“I Choose The Way Of The Lord” – Senator Dino Melaye Reveals

August 20, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

The famous Nigeria politician, Dino Melaye, who is known for his post as a former senator, representing kogi west, has begun celebrating his birthday in Dubai. The former senator, shared a message on his twitter

NDDC Acting MD, Pondei Opens Up On His Collapse While Being Questioned

August 18, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

The acting Managing Director of the Interim Management Committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Prof Kemebradikumo Pondei, has finally reacted to his collapse during an investigative hearing at the House of Representatives chamber.

Police Arrest Nnamdi Okafor, Suspected Sponsor of Imo Deadly Attacks Security operatives have arrested a 42-year-old man, identified as Nnamdi Okafor from Amanachi community in the Orsu Local Government Area of Imo state. Gistlover reports that Okafor is reportedly the mastermind behind the recent deadly attacks in the state. Recall that the country home of the state governor, Hope Uzodinma, was also recently attacked by gunmen who killed two security guards attached to the governor and burnt the building. It was gathered that Okafor who was identified as a director of Pecubel Hotel. Okafor was arrested at Aboha-Ohi around Lifeline Assembly, Owerri/Orlu Road in Imo state. It was learnt that security operatives had been watching Okafor for some time before his arrest. A source told Vanguard: “Nnamdi Okafor is from Amanachi community in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo state, he was arrested in April, around Lifeline Assembly in Aboha-Ohi along Owerri /Orlu Eoad in Imo. “Okafor, male, 42 years. He’s the director of one Pecubel Hotel and has a pharmaceutical outlet in Lagos. He was arrested in connection with sponsoring /financing of the so-called unknown gunmen terrorising Imo state,” the source said. The paper also said some others had been arrested in connection to the deadly attacks in Imo with one of the ring leaders’ name given as Izuchukwu Ohaeri.

Police Arrest 15 Suspects Involved In Governor Uzodinma’s Convoy Attack

August 18, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Governor Hope Uzodimma’s convoy suffered an attack on Monday August 17, while on the Governor was on his way to the 34 Attilary Brigade in Obinze, to inaugurate an officers mess built by the state

Lagos APC Chief, Lanre Razak Is Dead

August 15, 2020 Gist Lovers 0

A staunch of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Lanre Razak has passed away. He was a member of the Governor’s Advisory Committee which is the highest decision-making body in Lagos. Sources revealed that he