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Presidency Confirms Rescue of Remaining 130 Niger State Schoolchildren

December 22, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Nigerian presidency has announced the successful rescue of the remaining 130 schoolchildren abducted by bandits from St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State. The students were freed on Sunday, December 21, following a

Presidential Aide Defends Tinubu’s Choice of Yakubu, FFK, Reno for Ambassadorial Roles

December 2, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Demola Oshodi, Senior Special Assistant (Protocol) to President Bola Tinubu, has defended the inclusion of controversial figures like former INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, ex-Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode, and former presidential aide Reno Omokri on the

‘Terrorism took root on your watch’ – Presidency replies Obasanjo

December 1, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Presidency has strongly rejected former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent criticism of the Tinubu administration’s handling of worsening insecurity, arguing that Obasanjo lacks the credibility to comment on the matter. Obasanjo had spoken at a

Tinubu Defends Pardon of Drug Offenders, Says They Showed “Remorse and Good Conduct”

October 14, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

President Bola Tinubu’s decision to grant state pardon and clemency to nearly 50 convicted drug offenders has drawn public backlash, with many arguing it undermines Nigeria’s anti-drug campaign. The beneficiaries are among 175 inmates recently

Wale Edun Resumes office as Finance Minister, issues directive

Presidency Denies Reports of Minister of Finance Wale Edun Suffering Stroke

October 13, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The presidency has dismissed reports claiming that Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, suffered a stroke and was flown abroad for treatment. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga told The Nation on

Presidency Rejects World Bank Report Claiming 139 Million Nigerians Live in Poverty

October 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Presidency has dismissed the World Bank’s report claiming that 139 million Nigerians live in poverty, arguing that the figure does not reflect current realities under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement, Special Adviser

“Uninformed and Careless”- Presidency Rebukes US Congressman Over Claims of Christian Persecution in Nigeria

October 7, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Nigerian Presidency has dismissed claims by US Congressman Riley Moore alleging systematic persecution of Christians in Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, described the remarks as “uninformed” and “carelessly

Amaechi Declares 2027 Presidential Bid

August 28, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has vowed that his 2027 presidential ambition under the ADC is “no retreat, no surrender.” Speaking in Kano after meeting with a coalition of traders, he insisted the party’s

Presidency Backs EFCC as Atiku’s Son-in-Law is Declared Wanted

August 23, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Presidency has thrown its weight behind the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after the agency declared Abdullahi Haske, businessman and son-in-law of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, wanted for alleged conspiracy and money

Presidency Denies Rejection Claim, Confirms IBB’s Son Muhammed Accepted Tinubu’s Appointment

July 22, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Presidency has denied reports that Muhammed Babangida rejected his appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture. Aide Olusegun Dada said Babangida dismissed the rejection claims, which stemmed from a letter shared by Dele

“Buhari has F9; he has failed” – Tinubu berates Buhari’s administration [Video]

Ngige Names People That Will Decide APC Zoning (Full list)

December 20, 2020 Gistlover Stella 0

Ngige Names People That Will Decide APC Zoning. A chieftain, Dr Chris Ngige of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Minister of Labour and Employment, has revealed that the founding fathers of the party will

Anyim: Igbo Presidency Is Achievable Now

December 20, 2020 Gistlover Stella 0

Anyim: Igbo Presidency Is Achievable Now. The Former president, Anyim Pius Anyim of the Senate, has noted that it is high time the south-east produce the next president of Nigeria. The South-east is a part

2023: Adesina Tells South East How To Produce Next President

December 11, 2020 Gistlover Stella 0

2023: Adesina Tells South East How To Produce Next President. Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President, Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has lectured South-East top politicians how to go about their chase

Be Magnanimous In Victory, Rise Up To Your Responsibilities, APC Council Tells Party

Aso Rock: APC in Emergency NEC Meeting

December 8, 2020 Gistlover Stella 0

Aso Rock: APC in Emergency NEC Meeting. The All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party on Tuesday held an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the Aso Rock presidential villa in Abuja. Some of

2023: An Igbo Man Must Replace Buhari – Abariabe

November 19, 2020 Gistlover Stella 0

2023: An Igbo Man Must Replace Buhari – Abariabe Enyinnaya Abaribe, Nigeria’s Senate minority leader, has reiterated the submission of many south-east leaders in the country with regards to the 2023 presidency. The minority leaders