Says he’s not defecting to APC • Warns political opponents against intimidation, boasts of people’s support The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has fired a bold warning to political actors plotting to manipulate the 2027 governorship election, saying anyone attempting to subvert the will of the people should “write their wills first.”Speaking passionatelyContinue reading "“Write Your Wills First” — Gov Alex Otti Warns Those Plotting To Manipulate Abia 2027 Results"
Dangote Refinery Roars Back To Life, Hikes Petrol Price To ₦877 Per Litre
Refinery’s dominance continues to shape market prices as experts hail milestone for Nigeria’s energy independence The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed full-scale operations, sparking ripples across the downstream oil sector as it adjusted the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) — popularly known as petrol — from ₦820 to ₦877 per litre, marking aContinue reading "Dangote Refinery Roars Back To Life, Hikes Petrol Price To ₦877 Per Litre"
PDP CONVENTION DRAMA: COURT REAFFIRMS ORDER, WARNS AGAINST SELF-HELP AS POWER TUSSLE DEEPENS
A fresh wave of tension has gripped the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as the Federal High Court in Abuja reaffirmed its order mandating all parties to maintain the status quo regarding the party’s forthcoming national convention.Delivering a stern warning on Thursday, Justice James Omotosho insisted that no individual, faction, or organ of the partyContinue reading "PDP CONVENTION DRAMA: COURT REAFFIRMS ORDER, WARNS AGAINST SELF-HELP AS POWER TUSSLE DEEPENS"
Outrage in Yola: SUPA Applicants Accuse ITF of Fraud, Name Tampering, and Chaotic Screening
By Usman Umar, Yola Tension and frustration gripped Yola on Thursday as applicants of the Federal Government’s Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA) under the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) accused the agency of misconduct, name manipulation, and poor coordination during the ongoing screening exercise.The aggrieved applicants, who thronged the ITF office along Numan Road, Jimeta-Yola, claimed thatContinue reading "Outrage in Yola: SUPA Applicants Accuse ITF of Fraud, Name Tampering, and Chaotic Screening"
Under Fire: Tinubu Moves To Drop Controversial Names From Presidential Pardon List Amid National Outcry
Anti-graft, security agencies raise alarm over “smuggled names” — EFCC, NDLEA insist list must be pruned downAGF Fagbemi says process still under review, assures Nigerians of transparency and due diligenceIn what appears to be a major twist in the unfolding controversy surrounding the recent presidential pardon list, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may be forced toContinue reading "Under Fire: Tinubu Moves To Drop Controversial Names From Presidential Pardon List Amid National Outcry"
Kebbi Signs Security Pact With Chinese Firm To Crush Bandits, Lakurawa Terrorists– Governor Idris Moves To Deploy Advanced Intelligence, Surveillance Technology
In a decisive move to restore peace and stability across Kebbi State, Governor Nasir Idris has entered into a strategic security partnership with a Chinese global security consortium, G-Safety, aimed at tackling banditry, kidnapping, and the notorious Lakurawa terrorist group terrorising communities in the state.The agreement, described by government officials as a “strategic collaboration onContinue reading "Kebbi Signs Security Pact With Chinese Firm To Crush Bandits, Lakurawa Terrorists– Governor Idris Moves To Deploy Advanced Intelligence, Surveillance Technology"
FG HALTS RELEASE OF PARDONED INMATES, REVIEWS TINUBU’S PRESIDENTIAL CLEMENCY LIST
— “No One Has Been Freed Yet; Rule of Law Takes Its Course,” Says AGF Fagbemi The Federal Government has suspended the immediate release of inmates listed under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent Presidential Pardon, pending a comprehensive review of the entire process.This follows a wave of public criticism and mounting suspicion surrounding the PrerogativeContinue reading "FG HALTS RELEASE OF PARDONED INMATES, REVIEWS TINUBU’S PRESIDENTIAL CLEMENCY LIST"
JUST IN: Senate Confirms Prof. Joash Amupitan As INEC Chairman — Vows To Uphold Electoral Integrity And Institutional Independence
In a major political development, the Nigerian Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following his nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Amupitan’s confirmation came after a rigorous screening session on the Senate floor, where lawmakers scrutinized his credentials, vision, and readinessContinue reading "JUST IN: Senate Confirms Prof. Joash Amupitan As INEC Chairman — Vows To Uphold Electoral Integrity And Institutional Independence"
INEC Chairman-Designate, Amupitan, Vows to Audit 2023 Election Logistics, Pushes for Electoral Offences Commission
The nominee for Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has pledged to undertake a comprehensive audit of the Commission, particularly focusing on the logistics and operational challenges that marred the 2023 general elections.Speaking during his screening before the Senate Committee of the Whole on Thursday, Amupitan vowed to identify systemicContinue reading "INEC Chairman-Designate, Amupitan, Vows to Audit 2023 Election Logistics, Pushes for Electoral Offences Commission"
FAKE NEWS ALERT: Opposition’s Propaganda on Ganye Road Construction Exposed
– Pioneer Newspaper Investigation Unmasks Lies Behind Viral Facebook Post In yet another display of political mischief and desperation, a self-acclaimed social media commentator and known opposition stalwart has been caught spreading falsehood about the ongoing road construction project from LCCN Junction to Yebbi, linking Mbulo to Jada in Ganye Local Government Area of AdamawaContinue reading "FAKE NEWS ALERT: Opposition’s Propaganda on Ganye Road Construction Exposed"
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