Tragedy struck on Sunday afternoon in Kogi State as a fatal road crash claimed the lives of 19 individuals, including five children who were burnt beyond recognition, in what has been described as one of the most horrific accidents in recent times.The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the heartbreaking incident, which occurred around 4Continue reading "Inferno on Lokoja–Obajana Highway: 19 Perish in Devastating Crash, Five Children Burnt Beyond Recognition"
Fuel or Fine: Rogue Policeman Caught Extorting Travellers Over Suspended e-CMR on Benin Bypass
A shocking video now trending on TikTok has exposed brazen extortion by officers of the Nigerian Police Force along the Benin Bypass in Edo State—demanding bribes from travellers over the suspended Electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) certificate.Despite a clear directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in July 2024 suspending the enforcement of theContinue reading "Fuel or Fine: Rogue Policeman Caught Extorting Travellers Over Suspended e-CMR on Benin Bypass"
Tragedy in Niger: Catholic Priest, Female Passenger Drown After Bridge Collapse on Flooded Road
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Reverend Father James Omeh, the revered Parish Priest of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Gulu, and Coordinator of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, has lost his life in a devastating flood incident. The tragedy, which also claimed the life of aContinue reading "Tragedy in Niger: Catholic Priest, Female Passenger Drown After Bridge Collapse on Flooded Road"
Terror on the Highway: Suspected Herdsmen Shoot Benue Catholic Priest, Abduct Two Others
In yet another chilling episode of violence in Benue State, a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Solomon Atongu, narrowly escaped death after being ambushed and shot by suspected armed herdsmen along the volatile Makurdi–Naka Road on Saturday evening. Two other occupants in his vehicle were not as fortunate—abducted by the gunmen and whisked away into theContinue reading "Terror on the Highway: Suspected Herdsmen Shoot Benue Catholic Priest, Abduct Two Others"
Inferno of Justice: Kano Court Set to Deliver Verdict Today in Grisly Mosque Arson That Killed 25 Worshippers
A Kano Upper Shariah Court will today (Monday) deliver its much-anticipated verdict in the tragic and high-profile case of Shafiu Abubakar Gadan, the man accused of orchestrating one of the most horrifying acts of violence in Kano State's recent history—the deliberate torching of a mosque filled with worshippers.The chilling incident occurred on May 16, 2024,Continue reading "Inferno of Justice: Kano Court Set to Deliver Verdict Today in Grisly Mosque Arson That Killed 25 Worshippers"
Champion of Peace and Progress: Rev. Habila Celebrates Gangwari Ganye’s Silver Jubilee with Heartfelt Tribute
In a moment of profound pride and celebration, the President of the Board of Trustees of the Justice, Peace and Reconciliation Movement (JPRM), Rev. Dr. Habila M. Istifanus (KATUKAN Gangwari Ganye), has extended warm and heartfelt congratulations to His Royal Highness, the Gangwari of Ganye, Alhaji Dr. Umaru Adamu Sanda, OON, FIAMN, on the remarkableContinue reading "Champion of Peace and Progress: Rev. Habila Celebrates Gangwari Ganye’s Silver Jubilee with Heartfelt Tribute"
Power Struggle Erupts: Jigawa Delegates Derail Opposition Coalition Meeting Featuring Atiku, Obi, Amaechi
What was poised to be a landmark political convergence aimed at forging a united front to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections descended into chaos on Sunday, as internal wranglings among Jigawa State delegates disrupted the high-stakes meeting in Abuja.The gathering, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel under the banner ofContinue reading "Power Struggle Erupts: Jigawa Delegates Derail Opposition Coalition Meeting Featuring Atiku, Obi, Amaechi"
IPOB Declares May 30 Untouchable as Biafra Heroes Day, Blasts Attempted Rebrand as ‘Igbo Day’
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a scathing rebuke to those it accuses of attempting to rebrand May 30—widely observed as Biafra Heroes Day—as “Igbo Day,” warning that such efforts are a grave insult to the memory of the millions who perished during the Nigerian Civil War.In a fiery statement released Sunday byContinue reading "IPOB Declares May 30 Untouchable as Biafra Heroes Day, Blasts Attempted Rebrand as ‘Igbo Day’"
JAMB Unmasks Widespread Digital Exam Fraud as 2025 UTME Resit Results Are Released — Over 3,000 Candidates Implicated
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) resit — a special exercise conducted for candidates affected by technical disruptions at certain centres during the main examination. However, the results were accompanied by a thunderous revelation: the discovery of widespread, sophisticated examination fraudContinue reading "JAMB Unmasks Widespread Digital Exam Fraud as 2025 UTME Resit Results Are Released — Over 3,000 Candidates Implicated"
Farewell to a Fearless General: Rev. Azzaman Passes in Solitary Car Crash After Makurdi Mission
By Rev. Evang. Mohammed Mohammed Bishara Dole The Christian community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic passing of Rev. Azzaman — a fearless and uncompromising preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ.Rev. Azzaman was involved in a fatal car accident on his way back from a mission in Makurdi. He was traveling aloneContinue reading "Farewell to a Fearless General: Rev. Azzaman Passes in Solitary Car Crash After Makurdi Mission"
PIONEER NEWS 