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ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), in a major leadership change at the apex of Nigeria’s federal bureaucracy.The appointment takes effect from August 27, 2026, according to an official statement from the State House on Wednesday.Enitan, anContinueContinue reading “Tinubu Appoints Osun-Born Enitan as New Head of Civil Service”

Impeachment pressure, leadership crisis trigger dramatic change at Edo legislature BENIN CITY — The Edo State House of Assembly was on Monday thrown into a fresh political storm as its Speaker, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, resigned from office amid mounting pressure for his removal, bringing an abrupt end to his tenure and setting the stage forContinueContinue reading “EDO ASSEMBLY ROCKED BY POWER SHIFT AS AGBEBAKU QUITS — IDIAYE EMERGES NEW SPEAKER”

As Critics Mocked Delays, Respected Adamawa Statesman Remained Resolute, Working Quietly to Deliver Hope to His People When construction activities on the Jada–Mbulo–Ganye Road slowed down in recent months, critics were quick to declare the project dead. Political opponents seized the opportunity to ridicule the Federal Government’s commitment to the people of Southern Adamawa, whileContinueContinue reading “TINUBU’S FEDERAL ROAD AGENDA REAFFIRMS JADA–MBULO–GANYE ROAD AS WALIN GANYE’S STEADFAST ADVOCACY BEARS FRUIT”

As Osun State prepares for its crucial governorship election, fears of escalating political violence have intensified following reports of 30 alleged politically motivated killings, prompting renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, to issue a stern warning that failure to bring perpetrators to justice could pave the way for moreContinueContinue reading “BLOOD ON THE BALLOT? Falana Raises Alarm Over Alleged 30 Political Killings Ahead Of Osun Governorship Poll”

Federal Government Moves to End Years of Uncertainty, Strengthen Unity Colleges Nationwide ABUJA – In a landmark move aimed at revitalising Nigeria’s education sector and addressing the long-standing plight of Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) teachers, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 3,252 verified PTA teachers into the Federal Civil Service.The decision, announced byContinueContinue reading “TINUBU REGULARISES 3,252 PTA TEACHERS”

…Warns New Policing Structure Could Deepen Insecurity, Political Abuse ABUJA — A major police advocacy body, the Movement for Improved Welfare for Nigeria Police Force (MIWNPF), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to decline assent to the controversial State Police Bill, warning that its passage could plunge Nigeria into deeper security, political and constitutionalContinueContinue reading “STATE POLICE STORM: Police Welfare Group Urges Tinubu to Reject Bill, Says National Assembly Ignored Nigerians”

Scores of Homes and Shops Submerged, Residents Demand Urgent Government Intervention By Usman Umar & Mercy Dominic YOLA — Panic and anguish gripped residents of Bachure, a densely populated community in Yola, Adamawa State, after a torrential overnight rainfall triggered one of the worst flooding incidents witnessed in recent times, leaving widespread destruction in itsContinueContinue reading “NIGHT OF TERROR AS RAGING FLOOD WREAKS HAVOC IN YOLA’S BACHURE COMMUNITY”

Moves to End Abandoned Projects, Tighten Fiscal Discipline Across Federal Institutions ABUJA — In a decisive move to restore fiscal discipline and eliminate the persistent scourge of abandoned government projects, the Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to stop awarding contracts without budgetary approval, adequate funding and the requisite financial authorisation.TheContinueContinue reading “FG Cracks Down on Reckless Spending, Bans MDAs from Awarding Contracts Without Budget Approval”

By Pioneer Newspaper Correspondent GANYE – In a remarkable display of compassion and community service, the Unity Farmers Association, Ganye Branch, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to humanitarian service by extending relief materials and financial support to vulnerable members of society in Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The humanitarian outreach, heldContinueContinue reading “Unity Farmers Association Brings Hope to the Vulnerable in Ganye, Donates Relief to Needy”

Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Osun Prepare to Suspend Official Activities in Honour of Yoruba Cultural Heritage Four South-West states are set to observe a public holiday later this month as preparations gather momentum for the annual celebration of Isèsè Day, a cultural and religious festival dedicated to preserving the rich heritage and traditional beliefs of theContinueContinue reading “FOUR STATES SET FOR AUGUST PUBLIC HOLIDAY AS ISÈSÈ DAY RETURNS”