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"
Senate Defiant on Natasha’s Suspension: Insists on Reviewing Court Judgment Before Reinstatement
Despite a court ruling declaring her suspension unconstitutional, the Nigerian Senate has declared that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan will remain suspended until it officially receives and scrutinizes the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment.Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, made this position clear during an interview with theContinue reading "Senate Defiant on Natasha’s Suspension: Insists on Reviewing Court Judgment Before Reinstatement"
Terror on the Streets: 23-Year-Old Grace Godwin Found Dead After Suspected ‘One-Chance’ Abduction in Abuja
Tragedy struck in Nigeria’s capital city on Saturday morning as the lifeless body of a young woman, Grace Godwin, was discovered in what police suspect to be a horrifying case of ‘one-chance’ abduction and murder.The 23-year-old, a dedicated fuel attendant at the Mobil Filling Station in Mabushi, was found unconscious by passersby around 6:00 a.m.Continue reading "Terror on the Streets: 23-Year-Old Grace Godwin Found Dead After Suspected ‘One-Chance’ Abduction in Abuja"
Tragedy in Kaduna: Bandits Storm Church Meeting in Kajuru, Kill 5 Worshippers, Injure 3
In a chilling escalation of violence, armed bandits stormed a church meeting in Kampani Village, Maro, within the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, brutally killing five worshippers and leaving three others gravely injured.Renowned counterinsurgency expert and security analyst, Zagazola Makama, revealed the harrowing incident via his official X handle, stating that the attackContinue reading "Tragedy in Kaduna: Bandits Storm Church Meeting in Kajuru, Kill 5 Worshippers, Injure 3"
AAC Demands Total Cancellation of Lagos LG Polls, Slams LASIEC and APC for Electoral Fraud, Bribery, and Violence
The Lagos State chapter of the African Action Congress (AAC) has demanded the immediate and total cancellation of the July 12 local government elections in the state, describing the exercise as a "monumental electoral fraud marred by brazen rigging, gross incompetence, and orchestrated voter suppression." In a fiery and uncompromising statement jointly signed by theContinue reading "AAC Demands Total Cancellation of Lagos LG Polls, Slams LASIEC and APC for Electoral Fraud, Bribery, and Violence"
“Garba Shehu Comes Clean: How ‘Rat Invasion’ Story Was A Media Hoax To Mask Buhari’s Ailing Health”
In a startling revelation that peels back the layers of official deception at the heart of Nigeria’s presidency, former presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu has confessed that the infamous "Aso Rock rat invasion" story was a deliberate fabrication—masterfully designed to divert attention from then-President Muhammadu Buhari’s deteriorating health.Shehu made this confession in his recently released memoir,Continue reading "“Garba Shehu Comes Clean: How ‘Rat Invasion’ Story Was A Media Hoax To Mask Buhari’s Ailing Health”"
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