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“GISTLOVER is not run by an individual but by a syndicate” Police PRO Adejobi declares after Nigerians drag the NPF for arresting 3 people accused of running the blog
Police PRO ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi has released a statement after the arrest of three people accused of running the blog known as Gistlover. Following the arrest of the men, many expressed doubts that those are the people behind the account, especially as the account handler continued to share new posts. Others asked what crime the Instagram blog committed that warrants their arrest. Reacting, Adejobi said Gistlover is not run by an individual but by a syndicate. He said that those arrested are members of the syndicate and “12 gistlover pages were recovered from the suspects.” He added that those paraded…
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Wike take care of your health, Fubara focus on governance – prophet Ikuru releases messages in view of the ongoing Rivers crisis
In the midst of the ongoing turmoil in Rivers State, Prophet Godwin Ikuru, the founder of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, revealed divine messages concerning the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Governor Sim Fubara. According to Ikuru, God conveyed that Wike should prioritize his health in the year 2024. The Port Harcourt-based clergyman, sharing the message on his Facebook page, also advised Fubara to concentrate on governance, emphasizing the importance of delivering democratic dividends and urging him not to exhibit inconsistent behavior but to stay focused. According to him: “Wike, go and take care of your…
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Tinubu has a hell of a Job to do, the country is in a shambolic situation – Bode George
Elder statesman and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, has said that things have worsened especially in the area of security in the country. According to George, the situation has already gone out of control. He said that President Bola Tinubu has a lot of work to do and Nigerians are ready to give him time.He said this during an interview on Channels Television. According to him; “The state of our nation has been completely in a shambolic situation, it is in perpetual despair and despondency. “There is hunger in the land and there is anger…
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Police arrest operators of popular blog Gistlover over cyberstalking, conspiracy, others.
The National Cybercrime Center of the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended three individuals in connection with allegations of Conspiracy, Cyberstalking, and threats to life acting upon a petition filed by Hon. and Dr. Mrs. Seye Oladejo, In a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the arrested suspects, namely Adebukola Kolapo, Nnedum Micheal Somtomchukwu, and Isaac Akpokighe, all males aged 27, 25, and 30, respectively, are affiliated with the Gistlover Family. This group is implicated in the operation of the Gistlover blog, a microblogging platform has been said to be notorious for activities such…
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My experience in Kuje Prison has made me a better leader – Ex-Taraba gov Jolly Nyame
Taraba State, former Taraba State Governor Rev. Jolly Tavoro Nyame shared insights gained from his time in the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja. Nyame expressed his commitment to becoming a more capable leader if granted a second opportunity to lead the state, emphasizing how the experience had provided invaluable lessons that molded him into a improved leader for the people of Taraba State. Nyame stated, “I learned a lot while in Kuje Pand in the hospital. If given another opportunity to lead the people of Taraba State, I will do better because of the experience I have gained.”
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AFCON Winners To Receive Record $7 Million Prize
The 2024 Africa Cup of Nations winners are set to receive a historic prize of seven million dollars, marking a 40% increase from the previous edition. The runners-up, Ivory Coast, will be awarded four million dollars for hosting the tournament. Other cash prizes include $2.5 million for losing semi-finalists and $1.3 million for quarter-finalists. The tournament, featuring host Ivory Coast and 23 other teams, kicks off on January 13, with Ivory Coast facing Guinea-Bissau in the opener at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan.
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Don’t wait till they start stoning you and every politician before working – Primate Ayodele tells Tinubu
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has urged President Bola Tinubu to address the economic challenges in Nigeria promptly, emphasizing the need for swift action to prevent potential public discontent. Ayodele cautioned Tinubu against allowing the economic situation to deteriorate further and warned of potential mass protests if the issues are not resolved. The clergyman, through his spokesman Oluwatosin Osho, highlighted the prevailing hunger and the struggle of salary earners to sustain themselves, urging the president to prioritize the nation’s economic woes before public dissatisfaction escalates to the point of protests and dissatisfaction “If Tinubu…
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Idoma monarch pegs bride price at N50,000, cancels expensive funerals
The Idoma Area Traditional Council of Benue State has established a unified traditional bride price of N50,000 for those marrying into the tribe. In a New Year message, the paramount ruler, Ochidoma Elaigwu John, declared an end to expensive burial ceremonies in Idomaland, aiming to reform cultural practices causing hardships. Prohibitions include imposing costly burial rites and denying children and wives inheritance rights. The council also mandated affordable and timely burials and designated burial grounds. Traditional marriage conditions and expectations were removed, and the indiscriminate burial of corpses around communities was banned. These reforms resulted from extensive consultations with local…
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Finance Ministry has paid 50% of the N100billion supplementary budget – FCT Minister, Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has confirmed that the Ministry of Finance has disbursed N50 billion to the FCT for the continuation of capital projects. This amount constitutes half of the N100 billion 2023 supplementary budget approved by the National Assembly for the FCT. Wike announced this after inspecting ongoing projects on Thursday, stating that he has instructed the permanent secretary to promptly settle payments to contractors engaged in FCT projects. “I am happy to announce to you that the Ministry of Finance has released 50 per cent of the national supplementary budget. That, in a…
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Security agents will go after Nigerians with fake foreign school certificates – Education Minister, Tahir Mamman
The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, has stated that security agents will pursue individuals holding counterfeit school certificates from foreign countries. In an interview with Channels TV, Mamman emphasized that those in possession of fake certificates should be considered criminals rather than victims. This is coming after the Federal Government immediately suspended accreditation of certificates from the two francophone West African nations and launched a probe which the minister said should submit its report in three mon According to the Minister: “I have no sympathy for such people. Instead, they are part of the criminal chain that should be arrested.…
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It will not be out of place to declare an emergency on security – Former Senate President David Mark tells Tinubu
Former Senate President Senator David Mark has called on President Bola Tinubu to reassess the nation’s security framework and declare a security emergency amid escalating security challenges. He highlighted the recent Plateau incidents, emphasizing the urgent need for attention to the security crisis. He suggested that declaring a security emergency would be a justified measure to address the ongoing loss of lives. Mark urged collaboration between the federal government and sub-national authorities to ensure peace and security. Additionally, he advised against resorting to self-help, emphasizing the importance of utilizing legitimate channels to address grievances.
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Probe your predecessors otherwise there will still be hardship – Primate Ayodele tells Tinubu, Governors
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has advised President Bola Tinubu to investigate the previous administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari to tackle corruption and alleviate hardship in Nigeria. Ayodele emphasized that unchecked corruption would undermine good governance, leading to persistent difficulties in the country. The spiritual leader urged Tinubu and other state governors to initiate probes into their predecessors’ actions to genuinely address the challenges posed by corruption, which he described as a detrimental syndrome affecting Nigeria. “President Tinubu and every governor should probe their predecessors otherwise there will still be hardship. We know the truth…
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