PIONEER NEWS

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a powerful statement calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its Chairman to appear in court to address serious contempt charges. In a public post on its official X handle, SERAP emphasized that this is not a matter to be resolved through statements butContinue reading "“SERAP Takes Bold Stance: INEC Chair Summoned to Court Over Contempt Charges Amidst Allegations of Defiance”"

In a powerful statement that has stirred the hearts of many Nigerians, Peter Obi’s Grassroots Mobilization team took to their official X (formerly Twitter) handle to highlight the harsh reality facing the country. The post pointed out the stark disparity between the number of political leaders and the people they govern, stating that "less thanContinue reading "“Peter Obi’s Grassroots Mobilization Sparks Wake-Up Call: ‘220 Million Nigerians Held Hostage by Less Than 3,000 Politicians,’ Says Oby Ezekwesili”"

In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a groundbreaking order, prohibiting the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from disbursing monthly financial allocations to the Rivers State Government. The ruling, announced via the official handle of Nigerian Stories on the social media platform X, has sent shockwaves through political andContinue reading "Federal High Court Halts CBN’s Monthly Allocations to Rivers State: A Blow to State Finances"

In a recent development stirring reactions across Nigeria, Nigerian Stories took to its official X (formerly Twitter) handle to reveal the frustration of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members over their stagnant monthly allowance of N33,000. This public outcry comes as the nation has recently adjusted the minimum wage for civil servants to N70,000, furtherContinue reading "NYSC Corps Members Voice Outrage Over Stagnant Stipend Amid Minimum Wage Increase to N70,000"

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, a leading voice for democracy across Africa, has taken to his official X handle to share updates on his active role in Botswana’s pivotal Election Day. Jonathan, serving as part of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), reported that the team began their observations early, visiting multiple pollingContinue reading "Goodluck Jonathan Joins African Union Mission to Observe Botswana’s Historic Election"

In a significant move towards enhancing the welfare of public sector employees, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf Kabir has declared a landmark increase in the state’s minimum wage. Announcing the decision on his official X handle, Governor Kabir expressed that the new wage aligns with his administration's commitment to social justice and improving the qualityContinue reading "Kano State Sets a Bold Standard with N71,000 Minimum Wage Hike for Workers"

In a powerful message underscoring the resilience of U.S.-Nigeria relations, President Joe Biden recently took to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle to extend his condolences to the people of Nigeria in light of the devastating floods impacting various regions across the country. The floods have displaced thousands, causing widespread devastation to communities, infrastructure, andContinue reading "“President Biden Commends Tinubu’s Leadership Amid Nigerian Floods, Secures Humanitarian Release of American Citizen”"

In a surprising turn of events, Abia State representative, Alex Ikwechegh, took to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle to address a highly publicized incident that has stirred controversy. Ikwechegh, known for his outspoken nature and advocacy for his constituents, was at the center of a heated discussion following allegations of assault involving an onlineContinue reading "“Abia Rep. Alex Ikwechegh Addresses Assault Allegations: ‘I’m Only Human, I Apologize to All Nigerians’”"

In a move that has sent ripples through the country, the Nigerian media outlet Nigerian Stories took to its official X handle today to announce yet another fuel price hike under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. According to the post, fuel prices have reached an all-time high of N1,025 per liter in Lagos and N1,060 perContinue reading "“Shockwave at the Pumps: Tinubu Announces New Fuel Price Surge to N1,025 in Lagos, N1,060 in Abuja”"

In a landmark moment for Nigeria’s tech industry, Moniepoint, the rapidly growing fintech company, has crossed the coveted $1 billion valuation mark, securing its place as a "unicorn" in the global tech arena. The news broke through Nigerian Stories' official X (formerly Twitter) handle, sending waves of excitement across the nation’s burgeoning fintech community andContinue reading "“Moniepoint Joins the Elite Club: Nigerian Fintech Achieves Unicorn Status, Surpassing $1 Billion Valuation”"