A ROYAL CROWNING OF KNOWLEDGE: GANGWARI SANDA ASCENDS THE CHANCELLOR’S THRONE AT TSU

In a historic first convocation, Taraba State University’s new Chancellor pledges his royal influence and decades of statesmanship to forge a true centre of excellence JALINGO — History was written in gold on Saturday 12th September, 2026 as the Gangwari of Ganye, His Royal Highness Alhaji Umaru Adamu Sanda, OON, ascended the Chancellor’s seat atContinueContinue reading “A ROYAL CROWNING OF KNOWLEDGE: GANGWARI SANDA ASCENDS THE CHANCELLOR’S THRONE AT TSU”

NEW DAWN FOR JOURNALISM IN ADAMAWA AS NUJ SWEARS IN ISHAKU-LED APL CHAPEL EXECUTIVE

Ishaku Takes Charge, Pledges Unity, Welfare and Professional Excellence By Mercy Dominic & Usman Umar YOLA — The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Adamawa State Council, on Monday swore in a newly elected executive committee of the Adamawa Press Limited (APL) Chapel, ushering in a leadership that has vowed to unite its ranks, defend members’ContinueContinue reading “NEW DAWN FOR JOURNALISM IN ADAMAWA AS NUJ SWEARS IN ISHAKU-LED APL CHAPEL EXECUTIVE”

The Benue Experience: An Attack on Democracy

The Leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Adamawa State joins millions of Nigerians and lovers of democracy nationwide in condemning the recent attack on the convoy of the NDC Presidential Candidate, His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi, and his entourage during a condolence visit to Yelwata, Benue State.The visit was part of his nationwideContinueContinue reading “The Benue Experience: An Attack on Democracy”

BLOOD IN THE COURTROOM: 87-YEAR-OLD CUTLASS-WIELDING LITIGANT MAIMS ADAMAWA JUDGE MID-TRIAL

Octogenarian turns on presiding judge in shocking Mayo-Ine ambush, severs his hand as terrified court descends into chaos YOLA — What was meant to be a routine court sitting in Mayo-Ine, Fufore Local Government Area, erupted into horror on 31st August, 2026, when an 87-year-old litigant allegedly turned a cutlass on the very judge hearingContinueContinue reading “BLOOD IN THE COURTROOM: 87-YEAR-OLD CUTLASS-WIELDING LITIGANT MAIMS ADAMAWA JUDGE MID-TRIAL”

ADAMAWA ASSEMBLY DECLARES WAR ON YOLA–MAU ROAD DEATH TRAP

Lawmakers Adopt 5-Point Resolution After Six Die in Fresh Carnage • Orders Emergency Probe • FRSC, Police, NDLEA, Transport Ministry Drafted Into Investigation YOLA — Blood on the tarmac has finally forced the Adamawa State House of Assembly into action. Rattled by the relentless toll of fatal crashes along the Yola–MAU–Girei corridor, lawmakers on MondayContinueContinue reading “ADAMAWA ASSEMBLY DECLARES WAR ON YOLA–MAU ROAD DEATH TRAP”

TEAM WALI RISES: GANYE YOUTHS DEFY POLITICAL FALLOUT, DECLARE UNSHAKABLE SOLIDARITY WITH WALIN GANYE

Youth Movement Buys Branded T-Shirts and Face Caps With Personal Funds, Sends Powerful Message of Loyalty, Gratitude and Political Confidence GANYE, ADAMAWA STATE — In a striking demonstration of loyalty, political consciousness and unwavering confidence in leadership, a group of vibrant youths from Ganye Chiefdom has publicly declared its solidarity with the political guidance, mentorshipContinueContinue reading “TEAM WALI RISES: GANYE YOUTHS DEFY POLITICAL FALLOUT, DECLARE UNSHAKABLE SOLIDARITY WITH WALIN GANYE”

GANYE UNDER THE BANNER OF PEACE: Wazirin Ganye Sounds Clarion Call Against Political Bitterness Ahead of 2027

As Campaign Fever Rises, Alhaji Hamidu Abbo Charges Chiefdom to Choose Unity Over Division, Issues Over Insults GANYE — With the drums of political activity beginning to beat louder across the nation ahead of the 2027 general elections, the newly turbaned Wazirin Ganye, Alhaji Hamidu Abbo, has issued a powerful and timely appeal to theContinueContinue reading “GANYE UNDER THE BANNER OF PEACE: Wazirin Ganye Sounds Clarion Call Against Political Bitterness Ahead of 2027”

‘FAKE AGENCY’ SAGA DEEPENS AS BOSS FIRES BACK, SGF SILENT

Nwabueze insists project has existed for 16 years as ICPC probe puts agency’s status under fresh scrutiny ABUJA — The controversy surrounding the National Brands Development and Made-in-Nigeria Special Project Office has taken a dramatic turn, with its National Coordinator and Executive Director, George Buchi Nwabueze, strongly defending the organisation following allegations by the IndependentContinueContinue reading “‘FAKE AGENCY’ SAGA DEEPENS AS BOSS FIRES BACK, SGF SILENT”

SOKOTO UNDER SIEGE: MURIC FIRES 14-DAY ULTIMATUM AT DEFENCE MINISTER MUSA — “STOP THE KILLINGS OR RESIGN”

Rights group says patience has run out as death toll mounts in the seat of the caliphate By Pioneer News Desk Nigeria’s security establishment is under fresh fire. The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has thrown down the gauntlet to the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.), giving him just fourteen days to bringContinueContinue reading “SOKOTO UNDER SIEGE: MURIC FIRES 14-DAY ULTIMATUM AT DEFENCE MINISTER MUSA — “STOP THE KILLINGS OR RESIGN””

FAKE AGENCY SCANDAL: ICPC RECOMMENDS SANCTIONS AGAINST 13 PUBLIC OFFICIALS

Anti-graft commission also recommends prosecution of alleged PFIPC promoter as investigation exposes serious gaps in government verification systems By Pioneer News DeskAugust 28, 2026 The controversy surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has taken a fresh turn, with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) recommending administrative and disciplinaryContinueContinue reading “FAKE AGENCY SCANDAL: ICPC RECOMMENDS SANCTIONS AGAINST 13 PUBLIC OFFICIALS”