By Gistlover.com Afrobeats legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia and his wife, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the celebrated Edo lawmaker, have set social media buzzing after their surprise public appearance at a United Kingdom airport.The power couple, who rarely step out together, caused a stir when Natasha was spotted flaunting a visible baby bump, confirming swirling speculations about theContinue reading "2Baba and Pregnant Wife Natasha Steal Spotlight at UK Airport as Viral Video Sparks Frenzy"
CATASTROPHE LOOMS: Kainji, Jebba, Shiroro, Zungeru Dams to Release Excess Water — NSEMA Warns of Deadly Floods
Minna — Tension has gripped communities across Niger State and beyond as four major hydroelectric dams — Kainji, Jebba, Shiroro, and Zungeru — prepare to discharge excess water, raising fears of devastating floods.The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), in a statement on Thursday, issued a stern warning that the impending release would unleash torrentsContinue reading "CATASTROPHE LOOMS: Kainji, Jebba, Shiroro, Zungeru Dams to Release Excess Water — NSEMA Warns of Deadly Floods"
PDP ON THE BRINK: Power Tussle Tears NWC Apart Ahead of National Convention
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a dramatic turn, as a fresh power struggle within its National Working Committee (NWC) threatens to derail preparations for the party’s much-anticipated National Convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.At the heart of the raging storm is the controversial dissolution ofContinue reading "PDP ON THE BRINK: Power Tussle Tears NWC Apart Ahead of National Convention"
HISTORIC AGRIC ALLIANCE: Niger, Benin Sign Multi-Billion Dollar Pact to Produce 450,000 Tonnes of Cotton, Boost Food Security
In what has been described as a landmark breakthrough for West Africa’s agricultural sector, the Niger State Government has entered into a multi-billion dollar partnership with the Republic of Benin to revolutionize cotton and food production across the region.The pact, signed in Cotonou through Niger State’s Special Purpose Vehicle, Sonama AG Mech Ltd., will driveContinue reading "HISTORIC AGRIC ALLIANCE: Niger, Benin Sign Multi-Billion Dollar Pact to Produce 450,000 Tonnes of Cotton, Boost Food Security"
2027 ELECTION BATTLE LINES: Obi’s Camp Fires Back as Atiku Declares He Won’t Step Aside for Any Aspirant
The political temperature ahead of the 2027 general elections is already rising as two heavyweight figures — former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi — appear set for a possible showdown.Atiku, now aligned with the newly unveiled African Democratic Congress (ADC), has ruled out stepping aside for any aspirantContinue reading "2027 ELECTION BATTLE LINES: Obi’s Camp Fires Back as Atiku Declares He Won’t Step Aside for Any Aspirant"
TRAGEDY IN BENIN: Edo NSCDC Commandant Slumps, Dies After Delivering Keynote Address
By Daily Trust Benin City—Tragedy struck in Edo State on Thursday as the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gbenga Agun, suddenly slumped and died while attending an official event in Benin City.Agun, who was a guest speaker at a programme organised by the International Association of World Peace Advocates, hadContinue reading "TRAGEDY IN BENIN: Edo NSCDC Commandant Slumps, Dies After Delivering Keynote Address"
OUTRAGE ON THE WATERWAYS: 17 Passengers Still Missing One Week After Oron-Calabar Kidnap — Tinubu’s ‘Victory Over Insecurity’ Under Fire
Calabar/Oron — A week after 17 passengers were abducted in broad daylight on the Calabar-Oron waterway, fear and anger continue to ripple across the nation as families wait in vain for word from the kidnappers. The silence of both government and security agencies stands in stark contrast to President Bola Tinubu’s bold declaration, made onlyContinue reading "OUTRAGE ON THE WATERWAYS: 17 Passengers Still Missing One Week After Oron-Calabar Kidnap — Tinubu’s ‘Victory Over Insecurity’ Under Fire"
BREAKING NEWS: First Lady Remi Tinubu Unveils N2.55 Billion Sanitary Pad Scheme To Keep Nigerian Schoolgirls In Class
Abuja— In a bold push to tackle menstrual poverty and school absenteeism among young girls, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched a ₦2.55 billion nationwide sanitary pad distribution initiative.The programme, flagged off under her Renewed Hope Initiative, aims to ensure that millions of schoolgirls, especially those from rural and low-income families, no longerContinue reading "BREAKING NEWS: First Lady Remi Tinubu Unveils N2.55 Billion Sanitary Pad Scheme To Keep Nigerian Schoolgirls In Class"
Kwara Under Siege: Bandit Kingpin Bombed, Soldiers Fall, Policeman Abducted As Violence Spirals
Ilorin, Kwara State — Kwara has been thrown into fresh waves of blood and fear as security forces intensify operations against marauding bandits. The offensive, marked by heavy aerial bombardments, claimed the life of a dreaded kingpin, Maidawa, alongside several of his fighters — yet the crisis deepened with the abduction of a police officer,Continue reading "Kwara Under Siege: Bandit Kingpin Bombed, Soldiers Fall, Policeman Abducted As Violence Spirals"
FIFA U-20 WORLD CUP DRAMA: BAMEYI’S LAST-GASP PENALTY LIFTS FLYING EAGLES TO FIRST VICTORY
It was a night of nerves, grit, and redemption in Santiago, Chile, as Nigeria’s Flying Eagles finally announced themselves at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup. Captain Daniel Bameyi delivered under immense pressure, slotting home a late penalty to secure a thrilling 3-2 win over Saudi Arabia in a high-octane Group C clash.For both sides,Continue reading "FIFA U-20 WORLD CUP DRAMA: BAMEYI’S LAST-GASP PENALTY LIFTS FLYING EAGLES TO FIRST VICTORY"
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