The atmosphere in Ganye is gradually coming alive as the much-anticipated bye-election kicks off. Pioneer News Online can reliably report that the Anguwan Lego Unit 12, High Court polling unit, and the historic Gangwari’s Palace polling unit are all set to begin voting.Electoral officers have taken positions and are making final arrangements with ballot papers,Continue reading "Voting Set to Commence at Anguwan Leko, High Court, and Gangwari Palace Polling Units – Pioneer News Online"
Ganye Decides: Low Turnout, Slow Start Mark Bye-Election Morning
It is 8:30 a.m. on this historic Saturday, August 16, 2025, as the much-anticipated bye-election in Ganye Constituency officially kicks off under the watch of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Pioneer News reporters on the ground observed a sluggish start in several parts of Ganye. While INEC had assured residents of a smooth and credibleContinue reading "Ganye Decides: Low Turnout, Slow Start Mark Bye-Election Morning"
FG Blasts Canadian Court Over ‘Reckless’ Terrorism Label on Nigerian Political Parties
The Federal Government of Nigeria has delivered a strong diplomatic rebuke to a recent ruling by the Federal Court of Canada, which controversially classified certain Nigerian political parties as “terrorist organisations.”In a strongly worded statement issued on Friday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria described the decision as reckless, baseless, andContinue reading "FG Blasts Canadian Court Over ‘Reckless’ Terrorism Label on Nigerian Political Parties"
“Italian Wonderkid Arrives: Liverpool Snap Up Parma’s Giovanni Leoni in £26m Sensation”
Liverpool have pulled off another statement signing in their relentless summer rebuild, securing the services of Parma’s teenage defensive prodigy Giovanni Leoni in a deal worth an initial £26 million ($35 million).The 18-year-old Italy Under-19 international, regarded as one of Europe’s most promising centre-backs, has penned a six-year deal with the Premier League champions. TheContinue reading "“Italian Wonderkid Arrives: Liverpool Snap Up Parma’s Giovanni Leoni in £26m Sensation”"
PSC Unveils Plans to Decentralise Police Recruitment Across Nigeria
In a significant move poised to reshape Nigeria’s policing landscape, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced plans to decentralise the recruitment of officers across the country.The announcement followed a high-level meeting held on Thursday with representatives from all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The strategic engagement, according toContinue reading "PSC Unveils Plans to Decentralise Police Recruitment Across Nigeria"
Drama in the Skies: British Airways Offloads 58 Abuja-London Passengers Over Faulty Aircraft Door
In a dramatic turn of events at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, British Airways on Friday denied boarding to 58 passengers scheduled for its Abuja–London flight after discovering a fault in one of the aircraft’s doors.The incident, which has stirred mixed reactions among travellers, was first disclosed by Nigerian Stories via its official XContinue reading "Drama in the Skies: British Airways Offloads 58 Abuja-London Passengers Over Faulty Aircraft Door"
Plateau Assembly Rises in Defence of Jos, Opposes Relocation of Industrial Training Fund Headquarters
In a bold and uncompromising stance, the Plateau State House of Assembly has strongly condemned a proposed move to relocate the headquarters of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) from Jos, the state capital, warning that such a decision would strike a heavy blow to the state’s socio-economic stability and undermine its historical legacy.The declaration, madeContinue reading "Plateau Assembly Rises in Defence of Jos, Opposes Relocation of Industrial Training Fund Headquarters"
Breaking the Silence: Women Journalists Demand Urgent Protection from Gender-Based Threats in Nigeria’s Newsrooms
In a resounding call for change, female journalists across Nigeria have demanded stronger protection from gender-specific threats, urging media owners, editors, and managers to take primary responsibility for the safety and well-being of women in the profession.These journalists say they are increasingly targeted by online abuse, sexist attacks, and even physical violence, simply for doingContinue reading "Breaking the Silence: Women Journalists Demand Urgent Protection from Gender-Based Threats in Nigeria’s Newsrooms"
“Okonjo-Iweala to Tinubu: Cushion the Pain of Reforms, Protect Vulnerable Nigerians”
In a candid appeal that blends economic realism with human empathy, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently introduce robust social safety nets to shield Nigeria’s most vulnerable citizens from the biting effects of ongoing economic reforms.Speaking to State House correspondents after aContinue reading "“Okonjo-Iweala to Tinubu: Cushion the Pain of Reforms, Protect Vulnerable Nigerians”"
Tragedy & Compassion: Dangote Cement Promises Full Medical Care and Compensation for Young Graduate Who Lost Leg in Truck Accident
By Our Reporter In the wake of a devastating road accident in Auchi, Edo State, Dangote Cement Plc has vowed to provide full medical care and adequate compensation to Mrs. Ruth Otabor, a young Nigerian graduate whose life was tragically altered after one of the company’s trucks struck her, leading to the amputation of herContinue reading "Tragedy & Compassion: Dangote Cement Promises Full Medical Care and Compensation for Young Graduate Who Lost Leg in Truck Accident"
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