The Nigerian Union of Retired Police Officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), with chapters spread across the 36 states of the federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has rejected a fresh invitation from the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) for dialogue, insisting that the only acceptable solution is the Nigeria Police Force’s complete withdrawalContinue reading "Retired Police Officers Shun PENCOM Talks, Demand Total Exit from Contributory Pension Scheme"
Felicia Amos Dauda Emerges as NAWOJ Chairperson in Adamawa: A New Dawn for Women in Journalism
By Usman Umar Girei The Adamawa State chapter of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has ushered in a new era of leadership following a keenly contested election held during the week at the NUJ Press Centre, Yola.After a transparent voting process, the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Maria Albert Zira, announced Felicia AmosContinue reading "Felicia Amos Dauda Emerges as NAWOJ Chairperson in Adamawa: A New Dawn for Women in Journalism"
Wike Assures: Rivers State Emergency Rule Ends September 18, Local Govt. Democracy To Return
By Pioneer News The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed optimism that the emergency rule imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu will lapse on September 18, 2025, paving the way for a full return of democratic governance at the grassroots.Speaking after casting his vote in the ongoing localContinue reading "Wike Assures: Rivers State Emergency Rule Ends September 18, Local Govt. Democracy To Return"
🚦 FRSC Storms Obasanjo Junction With Road Safety Rally, Preaches Defensive Driving To Nigerians
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified its grassroots campaign on safe road practices, as its Corps Public Education Office (CPEO) continued its sensitisation rally across major Nigerian cities.In its latest outing at the bustling Obasanjo Junction, FRSC officials engaged motorists, pedestrians, and commercial drivers in an interactive session on the life-saving importance ofContinue reading "🚦 FRSC Storms Obasanjo Junction With Road Safety Rally, Preaches Defensive Driving To Nigerians"
VAR DRAMA AT THE BRIDGE: Chelsea Punish Furious Fulham In Fiery 2-0 Derby Win
Chelsea capitalised on a night of VAR drama to secure a controversial 2-0 victory over Fulham in a heated West London derby at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Brazilian forward Joao Pedro opened the scoring deep into stoppage time at the end of the first half, before Enzo Fernández converted a second-half penalty that left Fulham bossContinue reading "VAR DRAMA AT THE BRIDGE: Chelsea Punish Furious Fulham In Fiery 2-0 Derby Win"
Premier League Thriller: Everton Edge Wolves 1–0 as Grealish Shines With Third Assist in Two Games
By Pioneer Sports Desk The English Premier League has erupted with fresh drama as Everton grabbed a 1–0 lead against Wolverhampton Wanderers, according to an update on the league’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle.The spotlight, however, fell once again on England international Jack Grealish, who continues to dazzle fans and silence critics. The Manchester CityContinue reading "Premier League Thriller: Everton Edge Wolves 1–0 as Grealish Shines With Third Assist in Two Games"
Low Voter Turnout, Delayed Materials Undermine Rivers LG Polls Amidst Widespread Apathy
By Pioneer News The Rivers State local government elections on Saturday were marred by low voter turnout and late arrival of electoral materials, casting a shadow over the exercise across the 23 local government areas of the state.Our correspondent who monitored the polls in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor observed a striking scene: instead of headingContinue reading "Low Voter Turnout, Delayed Materials Undermine Rivers LG Polls Amidst Widespread Apathy"
“Love Gone Wrong: Anambra Police Nab Woman, Boyfriend For Staging Fake Kidnap, Recover ₦1.2m Ransom”
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two young lovers who staged a fake kidnapping in a desperate bid to extort millions of naira from the woman’s own family.Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, disclosed this in a statement issued through the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Friday. He described the incident asContinue reading "“Love Gone Wrong: Anambra Police Nab Woman, Boyfriend For Staging Fake Kidnap, Recover ₦1.2m Ransom”"
Teenage Girl Reported Missing in Yola — Police Launch Urgent Appeal for Information
The Adamawa State Police Command has raised an alarm over the sudden disappearance of a 19-year-old girl, sparking concern among residents of Yola North Local Government Area.The missing teenager, identified as Favour Fredrick, resides in Karewa, behind the Police Barracks, Yola North. According to the Police, she was last seen on Thursday, August 29, 2025,Continue reading "Teenage Girl Reported Missing in Yola — Police Launch Urgent Appeal for Information"
LIVE UPDATES: Tension as Rivers State Holds Controversial LG Polls Under Tinubu’s Sole Administrator
Rivers State is once again at the center of political storm clouds as residents troop out today, Saturday, to vote in highly controversial local government elections conducted under the administration of President Bola Tinubu’s military-appointed sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retired).The elections, scheduled to hold across 6,866 polling units in 319 wards, come barelyContinue reading "LIVE UPDATES: Tension as Rivers State Holds Controversial LG Polls Under Tinubu’s Sole Administrator"
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