JUST IN: Senate Confirms Prof. Joash Amupitan As INEC Chairman — Vows To Uphold Electoral Integrity And Institutional Independence

In a major political development, the Nigerian Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following his nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Amupitan’s confirmation came after a rigorous screening session on the Senate floor, where lawmakers scrutinized his credentials, vision, and readinessContinueContinue reading “JUST IN: Senate Confirms Prof. Joash Amupitan As INEC Chairman — Vows To Uphold Electoral Integrity And Institutional Independence”

INEC Chairman-Designate, Amupitan, Vows to Audit 2023 Election Logistics, Pushes for Electoral Offences Commission

The nominee for Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has pledged to undertake a comprehensive audit of the Commission, particularly focusing on the logistics and operational challenges that marred the 2023 general elections.Speaking during his screening before the Senate Committee of the Whole on Thursday, Amupitan vowed to identify systemicContinueContinue reading “INEC Chairman-Designate, Amupitan, Vows to Audit 2023 Election Logistics, Pushes for Electoral Offences Commission”

FAKE NEWS ALERT: Opposition’s Propaganda on Ganye Road Construction Exposed

– Pioneer Newspaper Investigation Unmasks Lies Behind Viral Facebook Post In yet another display of political mischief and desperation, a self-acclaimed social media commentator and known opposition stalwart has been caught spreading falsehood about the ongoing road construction project from LCCN Junction to Yebbi, linking Mbulo to Jada in Ganye Local Government Area of AdamawaContinueContinue reading “FAKE NEWS ALERT: Opposition’s Propaganda on Ganye Road Construction Exposed”

POLICE STORM KIRI, WURO YANKA IN FRESH SECURITY ONSLAUGHT — CP DANKOMBO DEPLOYS MORE TROOPS, VOWS TO CRUSH VIOLENT CRIMES IN ADAMAWA

In a renewed onslaught against violent crimes and bandit activities, the Adamawa State Police Command has launched a robust internal security operation with the deployment of additional operatives to Kiri and Wuro Yanka villages in Shelleng Local Government Area.The intensified operation, according to the Command, is part of a comprehensive action plan aimed at curbingContinueContinue reading “POLICE STORM KIRI, WURO YANKA IN FRESH SECURITY ONSLAUGHT — CP DANKOMBO DEPLOYS MORE TROOPS, VOWS TO CRUSH VIOLENT CRIMES IN ADAMAWA”

Primate Ayodele’s Coup Prophecy Sparks Outrage: Revelation, Rumour or Reckless Alarm?

By Mahdi Shehu A storm of controversy is raging following a statement credited to Primate Elijah Ayodele, who reportedly warned that “some powerful Nigerians are plotting to remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through a coup between November 2025 and January 2026.”The prophecy, reported by Tribune Online, has stirred heated reactions across political and security circles,ContinueContinue reading “Primate Ayodele’s Coup Prophecy Sparks Outrage: Revelation, Rumour or Reckless Alarm?”

Political Earthquake in Bayelsa: Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo Rejects Diri’s Defection to APC — Faces Possible Impeachment Threats

NaijaNews has taken to its online official platform and announced that; Bayelsa State’s political scene has been thrown into confusion following Governor Douye Diri’s surprise defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) — a move that his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has firmly rejected. The deputy governor’s refusal to followContinueContinue reading “Political Earthquake in Bayelsa: Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo Rejects Diri’s Defection to APC — Faces Possible Impeachment Threats”

Night of Pleasure Turns Tragic: Customs Officer Dies After Romp With Three Women in Katsina Hotel

By: Zagazola Makama A night that began with pleasure ended in tragedy as a Customs officer, Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC) Lawal Tukur, was found dead in a Katsina hotel room after allegedly spending the night with three women.The shocking incident occurred on October 15 at Murjani Hotel in the Katsina metropolis. Hotel staff reportedlyContinueContinue reading “Night of Pleasure Turns Tragic: Customs Officer Dies After Romp With Three Women in Katsina Hotel”

“Tinubu’s Leadership Is Magnetic — Why PDP Governors Are Dumping Their Party For APC, Says Wike”

In what appears to be a sweeping political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has shed light on the ongoing gale of defections rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying the moves are driven by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership strength and transformative governance.AccordingContinueContinue reading ““Tinubu’s Leadership Is Magnetic — Why PDP Governors Are Dumping Their Party For APC, Says Wike””

Expose Certificate Forgers in Power, Mahdi Shehu Tells Nigerians

Public affairs commentator and activist, Mahdi Shehu, has called for the immediate exposure of public officials and politicians allegedly parading forged academic certificates while holding key positions in government and the private sector.In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Shehu said Nigeria’s leadership space has been overtaken by “academic impostors,” insisting that theContinueContinue reading “Expose Certificate Forgers in Power, Mahdi Shehu Tells Nigerians”

“Defection Fever Sweeps PDP: Why Governors Are Trooping to Tinubu’s APC Ahead of 2027”

In a dramatic twist that is reshaping Nigeria’s political chessboard, a string of governors elected under the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are crossing over to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) — a realignment that political analysts say could redefine the road to the 2027 general elections.While defections are not new in Nigeria’s fluidContinueContinue reading ““Defection Fever Sweeps PDP: Why Governors Are Trooping to Tinubu’s APC Ahead of 2027””