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The member representing Demsa, Numan and Lamurde Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon Kwamoti Laori has attributed the sustenance of his electoral victory to his consistency and quality representation of his constituency through the promotion of citizens welfare and infrastructural development.Speaking to Pioneer Correspondent at his Yola Residence recently, the member said that heContinueContinue reading “I’ll Give No Room For Errors – Hon. Kwamoti. Our Correspondent”

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said a total of 19 suspects were arrested in connection with various crimes in Kaduna and Plateau states. The army said three persons were arrested for kidnapping while four were arrested for murder; also four suspects were arrested in connection with attacks on villages and two for illicit drug peddlingContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Army Arrests 19 Suspects For Murder, Kidnapping In Kaduna, Plateau, Kills Four Bandits “

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft in Lagos State has arrested eight stowaways who boarded a vessel heading to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire capital. This was revealed in a navy release on Monday by Sub-Lieutenant HA Collins, Base Information Officer, stating that the illegal migrants were arrested in Lagos on Friday. According to the navy authorities,ContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Navy Arrests Eight Illegal Migrants On Vessel Heading For Côte d’Ivoire In Lagos”

The Plateau State High Court presided over by Justice D.G Fombing, has ordered the remand of three suspected organ harvesters, Noah Kekere, Dr Phillip Dachung and Yusuf Abdullahi, at the Jos Correctional Centre. The suspects were remanded on Friday, after their arraignment at the State High Court 9 by the state Director of Public Prosecution,ContinueContinue reading “Court Remands Medical Doctor, Two Other Suspects For Organ Harvesting In Plateau State”

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has apologised to the people of the state over the recent political crisis in the state. He described the crisis as “regrettable anxieties of the last few days,” saying it was important to make sacrifices for peace to reign. Fubara stated this in a statement he signed, titled, ‘PeaceContinueContinue reading “Fubara apologises over Rivers crisis”

The Bishop of Sokoto Diocese of Catholic Church, Bishop Matthew Kukah, has said that the people responsible for Nigeria’s problems are not safe just like the masses. The cleric however stated that every country of the world also has its own problems, noting that it takes the citizens and purposeful leaders to address such problems.ContinueContinue reading “People Responsible For Nigerian Problems Do Not Know Peace; They Are Also Not Safe – Bishop Kukah”

In the midst of severe hardship faced by Nigerians in recent months, the Senate on Thursday approved supplementary budget for the renovation in the presidency with a whooping sum of N13.5 billion. The approval also covered purchase of official vehicles for the First Lady’s Office with N1.5bn contained in the budget. A breakdown analysis ofContinueContinue reading “AMID BITING POVERTY, SENATE OKAYS N13.5BN FOR RENOVATION OF TINUBU, SHETTIMA RESIDENCES, OTHERS”

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero was thoroughly brutalised and rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri with his right eye completely shut, the NLC has said. The NLC Head of Information and Publicity, Comrade Benson Upah, described the arrest and assault suffered by Ajaero to Vanguard on Wednesday as “attemptedContinueContinue reading “Nigeria Labour Congress President, Ajaero Brutalised, His Right Eye Completely Shut After ‘Thorough’ Beating”

A 75-year-old man, Daniel Jaja, has suffered a serious injury for allegedly attempting to rape a 25-year-old woman (name withheld) in Adamawa State. The rape victim was reportedly armed with a razor blade which she used to cut Jaja’s private parts after he overpowered her and was about to commit the act. The incident happenedContinueContinue reading “Rape Survivor Cuts Off 75-Year-Old Nigerian Man’s Private Parts In Adamawa State – Police”

Over 100 people are feared dead when boat conveying them from a local market capsized at the Benue River on Saturday. Pioneer gathered that the traders, women and children, were heading to Binnari town in Karim-Lamido local government area of the state when the accident occurred. Many of the passengers were returning from Mayoreneyo fishContinueContinue reading “SCORES DEAD AS BOAT WITH OVER 100 PASSENGERS CAPSIZES IN TARABA. Our Correspondent”