Ilorin, Kwara State—The city of Ilorin has been rocked by a gruesome murder allegedly committed by an Islamic cleric, Abdulrahman Mohad Ballo, who is accused of killing a final-year student of Kwara State College of Education, Lawal Hafsoh Yetunde, for ritual purposes.The shocking revelation was made by Sahara Reporters on its official X handle, detailingContinue reading "Ritual Horror in Ilorin: Islamic Cleric Arrested for Murder of Final-Year Student"
Customs Service Transfers 3,897 Seized Arms, Ammunition to Nigerian Government in Major Crackdown on Illicit Weapons
In a decisive move to curb the proliferation of illicit arms, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over a staggering 3,897 seized arms and rounds of ammunition to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW). The highly anticipated transfer, which took place on Thursday, underscores the government’s intensifiedContinue reading "Customs Service Transfers 3,897 Seized Arms, Ammunition to Nigerian Government in Major Crackdown on Illicit Weapons"
“Upholding Integrity: EFCC Chairman Olukoyede Charges 169 New Cadets to Defend Nigeria’s Future”
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has charged newly commissioned Detective Assistant Cadets of Course 5 to uphold integrity, discipline, and professionalism as they embark on their journey to combat financial crimes in Nigeria.Addressing the 169 cadets at their Passing Out Parade on Friday, February 14, 2025, atContinue reading "“Upholding Integrity: EFCC Chairman Olukoyede Charges 169 New Cadets to Defend Nigeria’s Future”"
Celebrating A Birthday Of a Visionary Leader: Rev. Dr. Habila M. Istifanus
The staff and management of The Pioneer Newspaper extend their warmest and most heartfelt birthday wishes to Rev. Dr. Habila M. Istifanus, President of the Board of Trustees, Justice, Peace, and Reconciliation Movement (JPRM).A beacon of hope, philanthropy, and humanitarianism, Rev. Dr. Istifanus has dedicated his life to transforming communities and uplifting thousands through hisContinue reading "Celebrating A Birthday Of a Visionary Leader: Rev. Dr. Habila M. Istifanus"
South-West Governors Unveil Joint Security Taskforce to Counter ISWAP, Boko Haram Threats
In a decisive move to fortify regional security, governors from the South-West states of Nigeria have resolved to establish a Joint Security Taskforce to tackle the escalating threats posed by Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram militants.The landmark decision was reached on Thursday during a high-level South-West Governors’ Forum meeting atContinue reading "South-West Governors Unveil Joint Security Taskforce to Counter ISWAP, Boko Haram Threats"
Decades of Injustice: Families of Slain Iva Valley Miners Sue Nigerian, UK Governments Over 1949 Massacre
In a historic legal battle, the families of the victims of the 1949 Iva Valley coal miners’ massacre have filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian government, the British government, and the Head of the Commonwealth, demanding long-overdue justice and reparations for the brutal killings of their ancestors by colonial authorities.The lawsuit, registered as Suit No.Continue reading "Decades of Injustice: Families of Slain Iva Valley Miners Sue Nigerian, UK Governments Over 1949 Massacre"
Tragedy in Kano: FRSC Confirms 23 Dead, 50 Injured in Devastating Flyover Crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed a tragic accident that claimed the lives of 23 people and left 50 others injured at the Muhammadu Buhari Interswitch Flyover along the Kano-Maiduguri highway.The confirmation was made by the Kano Sector Commander, Umar Mas’udu Matazu, who disclosed that the victims were receiving medical treatment at MurtalaContinue reading "Tragedy in Kano: FRSC Confirms 23 Dead, 50 Injured in Devastating Flyover Crash"
Outrage in Enugu: Tricycle Riders Protest Daily Extortion, Harassment by Union Chairman, Transport Commissioner
Tricycle riders in Enugu State took to the streets on Friday in a bold demonstration against what they described as relentless extortion, harassment, and corruption orchestrated by the Chairman of the Amalgamated Tricycle Riders Union, Mr. Kingsley Edeh, and the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Obi Ozor.The aggrieved riders accused the Ministry of Transportation of colludingContinue reading "Outrage in Enugu: Tricycle Riders Protest Daily Extortion, Harassment by Union Chairman, Transport Commissioner"
Oyo Kingmakers Cry Out: Accuse Governor Makinde of Plotting Unlawful Arrest and Intimidation
In a dramatic turn of events, the Kingmakers and members of the Oyomesi-in-Council have petitioned the Federal High Court, alleging a plot by Governor Seyi Makinde to unlawfully arrest and detain them using state security forces.The crisis stems from an ongoing legal battle between the kingmakers and the Oyo State Government. Last month, the traditionalContinue reading "Oyo Kingmakers Cry Out: Accuse Governor Makinde of Plotting Unlawful Arrest and Intimidation"
UNIZIK Expels Female Student for Assaulting Lecturer Over Viral TikTok Video
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has expelled a female student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for assaulting a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies in a heated altercation that stemmed from a TikTok recording.The expulsion was officially communicated in a letter dated February 13, 2025, signed by the Acting Registrar, Mr.Continue reading "UNIZIK Expels Female Student for Assaulting Lecturer Over Viral TikTok Video"
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