In the wake of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s death, former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has issued a blunt and cautionary message to Nigerian leaders, urging them to reflect deeply on the public outrage that followed the announcement of Buhari’s demise. Sani, known for his outspoken views on governance and justice, described the reaction ofContinue reading "“Unforgiving Generation”: Shehu Sani Warns Nigerian Leaders As Outrage Trails Buhari’s Death"
“We Will Never Forgive”: Journalist Reopens Wounds of 2015 Zaria Shiite Massacre Following Buhari’s Death
As Nigerians reflect on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, haunting memories of one of the darkest chapters of his administration—the 2015 Zaria Massacre—have resurfaced with emotional fury and renewed calls for justice.Prominent Nigerian journalist, Saifullahi M. Kabir, took to Facebook in a series of searing, heart-wrenching tributes to victims of the military's deadlyContinue reading "“We Will Never Forgive”: Journalist Reopens Wounds of 2015 Zaria Shiite Massacre Following Buhari’s Death"
Akpabio Heads to Appeal Court Over Natasha’s Recall: Power Play or Cover-Up?
In a move that has further intensified the political drama within Nigeria’s legislative circle, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has filed an appeal against the ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which ordered the immediate recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the red chamber.The Federal High Court had earlier declared SenatorContinue reading "Akpabio Heads to Appeal Court Over Natasha’s Recall: Power Play or Cover-Up?"
Terror in Rijau: Bandits Kill Six, Loot, Abduct, and Overrun Niger LG Headquarters in Broad Daylight
In a chilling daylight assault, heavily armed bandits overran Rijau town, the administrative headquarters of Rijau Local Government Area in Niger State, leaving six people dead, several others injured, and countless families devastated.The deadly invasion, which occurred around 2 p.m. on Monday, plunged the peaceful community into chaos as scores of gunmen on motorcycles stormedContinue reading "Terror in Rijau: Bandits Kill Six, Loot, Abduct, and Overrun Niger LG Headquarters in Broad Daylight"
“He Died Where We Can’t Afford to Enter”: Nigerians Storm London Hospital, Slam Buhari’s Legacy of Healthcare Neglect
In a powerful and emotionally charged protest, Nigerians under the banner of the Take-It-Back Movement staged a demonstration outside the prestigious London Clinic—the hospital where former President Muhammadu Buhari reportedly died—decrying the hypocrisy of Nigerian leaders who abandon the country’s failing healthcare system while splurging public funds on elite foreign medical treatments. The protest, whichContinue reading "“He Died Where We Can’t Afford to Enter”: Nigerians Storm London Hospital, Slam Buhari’s Legacy of Healthcare Neglect"
Ganye Constituency By-Election: Where Will the Pendulum Swing?
As political tension builds across Nigeria ahead of scheduled by-elections, all eyes are now fixed on Ganye Constituency in Adamawa State, where the political terrain is poised for a dramatic showdown. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced August 16 as the date for the much-anticipated by-election, a move necessitated by the unfortunate demiseContinue reading "Ganye Constituency By-Election: Where Will the Pendulum Swing?"
National Mourning: APC Shuts Down Secretariat as Tributes Pour In for Late President Muhammadu Buhari
In a solemn tribute to the passing of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially closed its National Secretariat in Abuja. The closure, which commenced on Monday, July 14, will last until Thursday, July 17, 2025, as part of a nationwide period of mourning.This development was contained in a statementContinue reading "National Mourning: APC Shuts Down Secretariat as Tributes Pour In for Late President Muhammadu Buhari"
Defying Time: 92-Year-Old Paul Biya Declares Bid for Eighth Term as Cameroon’s President
In a dramatic move that has reignited debate across Africa and beyond, Cameroon’s 92-year-old President, Paul Biya—the world’s oldest serving head of state—has officially declared his intention to run for an unprecedented eighth term in the country’s upcoming presidential election scheduled for October 12, 2025. The announcement, made on Sunday via Biya’s official X (formerlyContinue reading "Defying Time: 92-Year-Old Paul Biya Declares Bid for Eighth Term as Cameroon’s President"
EXCLUSIVE: Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies of Leukaemia at 82 — Nation in Mourning as Legacy Sparks Debate
Nigeria has been plunged into mourning following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London at the age of 82 after a long battle with leukaemia, the Pioneer News has exclusively learnt. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially announced Buhari’s demise on Sunday evening, disclosing that the former leader died around 4:30Continue reading "EXCLUSIVE: Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies of Leukaemia at 82 — Nation in Mourning as Legacy Sparks Debate"
Web of Betrayal: Kogi Govt Unmasks Bread Sellers, Fuel Dealers, and Informants Aiding Kidnappers in Forest Hideouts
In a sweeping crackdown on criminal networks, the Kogi State Government has uncovered a shocking web of local collaborators—ranging from bread sellers and sachet water vendors to fuel station operators and motorcyclists—who are allegedly aiding and abetting kidnapping syndicates operating from forest hideouts across the state.In a statement issued on Sunday, Kingsley Fanwo, the CommissionerContinue reading "Web of Betrayal: Kogi Govt Unmasks Bread Sellers, Fuel Dealers, and Informants Aiding Kidnappers in Forest Hideouts"
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