In a shocking and deeply disturbing incident that has left an entire community in grief and disbelief, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested one Alexander Peter for allegedly hacking his 71-year-old mother, Mrs. Atiny Peter, to death with a machete.The harrowing event took place in the quiet village of Ikot Inyang, nestled inContinue reading "Son Turns Slayer: Akwa Ibom Man Arrested for Hacking 71-Year-Old Mother to Death"
Trump Administration Axes 600+ Voice of America Staff in Unprecedented Media Purge
In an explosive move shaking the foundations of U.S. international broadcasting, the administration of President Donald J. Trump has issued termination letters to over 600 staff members of Voice of America (VOA), the U.S.-funded global news outlet renowned for delivering objective journalism since the height of World War II.At least 639 employees received layoff noticesContinue reading "Trump Administration Axes 600+ Voice of America Staff in Unprecedented Media Purge"
Empowering the Grassroots: Quality Education, Entrepreneurship, and Rural Development Are Our Top Priorities — AMTF Director, Abdulhamid Tukur
By USMAN UMAR | Pioneer Newspaper In this exclusive interview, The Pioneer Newspaper speaks with Abdulhamid Tukur, the visionary founder and Executive Director of the Abdulhamid M. Tukur Foundation (AMTF). Tukur shares the inspiration behind AMTF, the foundation’s mission to empower the underserved, and a call to action for all Nigerians to join in buildingContinue reading "Empowering the Grassroots: Quality Education, Entrepreneurship, and Rural Development Are Our Top Priorities — AMTF Director, Abdulhamid Tukur"
“End of an Era: Lagos Police Nab Most Wanted Killer ‘Olori Eso’, Uncover Deadly Arsenal in High-Stakes Raid”
In a groundbreaking operation that reads like the climax of a crime thriller, the Lagos State Police Command has successfully arrested one of the most dangerous and elusive criminals in the state’s history—44-year-old Wasiu Akinwande, popularly known as Olori Eso. The suspected hired assassin, cult kingpin, and terror mastermind had led a blood-soaked reign ofContinue reading "“End of an Era: Lagos Police Nab Most Wanted Killer ‘Olori Eso’, Uncover Deadly Arsenal in High-Stakes Raid”"
Terror in Borno: Suicide Bomber Strikes Crowded Market, Leaves 10 Dead, Scores Injured
In yet another chilling reminder of the persistent insecurity in Nigeria’s Northeast, a suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber unleashed horror on Friday night at a bustling evening fish market in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, killing at least 10 innocent civilians and leaving several others severely injured.The gruesome attack, which occurred during peakContinue reading "Terror in Borno: Suicide Bomber Strikes Crowded Market, Leaves 10 Dead, Scores Injured"
Tectonic Tensions: 5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Iran Amid Intensifying Israeli Airstrikes
A powerful 5.1-magnitude earthquake rattled northern Iran on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), compounding tensions in a country already reeling from intensified Israeli military assaults.The quake—measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale as reported by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency—struck at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (six miles), approximately 37 kilometers (23Continue reading "Tectonic Tensions: 5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Iran Amid Intensifying Israeli Airstrikes"
Tobi Amusan Clocks Blazing Season’s Best in Paris Diamond League Thriller
World record holder Tobi Amusan lit up the track on Friday night with a jaw-dropping performance at the 2025 Paris Diamond League, blazing to a season’s best of 12.24 seconds to secure a hard-fought second place in the women’s 100m hurdles.The scintillating time ranks as Amusan’s second-fastest ever, just behind her legendary 12.12s world recordContinue reading "Tobi Amusan Clocks Blazing Season’s Best in Paris Diamond League Thriller"
Atiku, El-Rufai, Amaechi, and Dr. Ardo Lead Formation of New Mega Party — All Democratic Alliance (ADA)
In a dramatic move that could reshape Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigeria National Coalition Group (NNCG) — a formidable alliance of heavyweight politicians — has submitted a formal application to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register a new political party: the All Democratic Alliance (ADA).The application, datedContinue reading "Atiku, El-Rufai, Amaechi, and Dr. Ardo Lead Formation of New Mega Party — All Democratic Alliance (ADA)"
Tension in Kaduna: Police Say Man Who Approached President Tinubu Has Mental Illness Amid Hospital Naming Ceremony
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed that the man who attempted to breach presidential protocol and approach President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during an official visit to Kaduna is mentally ill.Identified as Umar Mohammed, a resident of Anguwan Muazu in Kaduna, the individual was said to be born with a psychiatric disorder, according to aContinue reading "Tension in Kaduna: Police Say Man Who Approached President Tinubu Has Mental Illness Amid Hospital Naming Ceremony"
Terror at Dusk: Gunmen Kill Two, Abduct Two, and Injure Several Students Near Federal Polytechnic, Oko
In a chilling escalation of violence, a group of unidentified gunmen unleashed terror near the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, on Thursday evening, leaving two students dead, two others abducted, and at least four severely injured in a brazen assault that has sent shockwaves across the academic community.The attack occurred around 8:40 p.m. at theContinue reading "Terror at Dusk: Gunmen Kill Two, Abduct Two, and Injure Several Students Near Federal Polytechnic, Oko"
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