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From street carnivals to sad headlines, Nigeria never runs out of drama. Today’s gist swings between joy, tears, and pure wahala.

🔎 Quick Take — Today’s Headlines

• 🎉 Fubara returns to Rivers in style as Port Harcourt lights up with masquerades.

• 😢 Family begs for rescue of abducted baker as kidnappers demand ₦50m.

• 🕯️ FIRS mourns workers lost in Lagos fire tragedy.

• ⚔️ Confusion trails Army’s reported capture of IPOB’s “Gentle De Yahoo.”

• 📜 Jarvis lays down 10 rules for Peller.

• 👶 Cardi B sparks pregnancy rumors with alleged new lover.

• 🏛️ Tinubu lifts six-month emergency rule in Rivers, reinstates Fubara and lawmakers.

• 🏥 Resident doctors begin five-day strike over pay arrears and welfare.

• ⚖️ Ansaru militant leader sentenced to 15 years for terror funding via illegal mining.

• 📦 Finance Ministry suspends controversial 4% FOB levy on imports.

🎉 Fubara’s Grand Return

Port Harcourt streets turned into one big carnival the moment Governor Sim Fubara stepped back into town. I mean, people were out there from morning till night — drums, dancers, masquerades, the whole nine yards. You would think it was December street carnival, not a political comeback. This man’s return is bigger than just politics; it’s about Rivers people saying, “We’re tired of Abuja drama, give us our governor back.” Now the question: will Fubara pick up from where he stopped, or will he spend the rest of the year fighting shadows?

😢 Family’s Desperate Plea

Meanwhile, over in Plateau State, one family is crying their eyes out. Imagine this — rain is falling heavy, kidnappers break into your house, steal your phones and food, and then drag you and your cousin away. That’s what happened to baker Allwell Nelson and her cousin. Now, the kidnappers are asking for ₦50 million like it’s pure water. Where is an ordinary baker supposed to see that kind of money? This country is scary. Families are left begging government and police for miracles. We pray these women come back alive because every day in captivity is a gamble.

🕯️ Lagos Fire Tragedy

Lagos, our “mega city,” still shows us flames of negligence. A fire broke out at Afriland Towers on Broad Street and before firefighters could even show face, smoke and fire had already swallowed up offices — including the FIRS department. Four staff didn’t make it out. Mothers, fathers, breadwinners — gone just like that. And every time we lose people like this, we ask: did we learn anything from the last fire? Will building owners finally take safety seriously? Or will it be business as usual till the next tragedy? Lagos, do better.

⚔️ IPOB Controversy

Now, about this IPOB drama — talk say the Army captured one “Gentle De Yahoo.” But IPOB supporters dey shout, “na lie!” Army dey say one thing, IPOB dey say another. Who should Nigerians believe? In this country, truth is always the first casualty. Propaganda and counter-propaganda everywhere. And while politicians and militants play mind games, ordinary people in the Southeast just want peace, not confusion.

📜 Jarvis’ 10 Rules for Peller

Social media wahala no dey finish. Jarvis has apparently written out 10 commandments for Peller to obey if they want peace. Rules like “respect me,” “listen to me even if you can’t give me 100%, give me 80,” and “no man has the right to touch you.” Abeg, is this a relationship or a military contract? Nigerians are divided — some are clapping for Jarvis like “yes, set standards!” Others are laughing like “bros, na love or police station?” Either way, it’s messy entertainment for us watching from the sidelines.

👶 Cardi B Gossip

And abroad, Cardi B has sparked another round of gist — word on the street is that she’s pregnant, and not for Offset this time, but for her new boo, NFL player Stefon Diggs. If true, this one na proper Hollywood drama. Cardi isn’t new to mixing motherhood with music, but you already know the blogs won’t let her rest. Baby or no baby, the girl knows how to stay trending.

🏛️ Tinubu Ends Emergency Rule

Back to politics — Tinubu finally ended the six-month emergency rule in Rivers. That single pen stroke means Fubara is back, his deputy is back, and lawmakers are back in action. Oil-rich Rivers can now “breathe” again. But let’s not lie, this isn’t the end of the political war. It’s only halftime. Abuja vs Port Harcourt round two, who go win?

🏥 Doctors’ Strike

Another wahala: resident doctors are on strike again. They’re tired of waiting for salary arrears and allowances that government keeps promising but never pays. For patients in Nigerian hospitals, this means more suffering. And if you don’t have money for private hospitals, na God hand you dey. How long will we keep begging doctors not to strike while politicians are buying new SUVs?

⚖️ Terror Funding Sentencing

On the security front, at least there’s one small win. A leader of Ansaru, Mahmud Usman, has been sentenced to 15 years for using illegal mining money to fund terrorism. Finally, a judgment that hits the right note. But let’s be real — how many more like him are still walking free, smiling at the bank, while communities are burning?

📦 Import Relief

Business people can breathe small. The Finance Ministry has suspended that ridiculous 4% FOB levy on imports. Traders had been shouting that the levy would kill business, and for once, government actually listened. Miracles do happen in Nigeria, sha.

✍🏽 Editor’s Note: Nigeria is like one giant movie — joy, pain, and wahala playing side by side. Some people dey celebrate, others dey cry. That’s the balance of life here. But no matter how tough it gets, we’ll keep watching, talking, and holding leaders accountable. Stay tuned, because tomorrow’s gist? It might just be wilder than today’s.