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"
POLICE STORM KIRI, WURO YANKA IN FRESH SECURITY ONSLAUGHT — CP DANKOMBO DEPLOYS MORE TROOPS, VOWS TO CRUSH VIOLENT CRIMES IN ADAMAWA
In a renewed onslaught against violent crimes and bandit activities, the Adamawa State Police Command has launched a robust internal security operation with the deployment of additional operatives to Kiri and Wuro Yanka villages in Shelleng Local Government Area.The intensified operation, according to the Command, is part of a comprehensive action plan aimed at curbingContinue reading "POLICE STORM KIRI, WURO YANKA IN FRESH SECURITY ONSLAUGHT — CP DANKOMBO DEPLOYS MORE TROOPS, VOWS TO CRUSH VIOLENT CRIMES IN ADAMAWA"
Primate Ayodele’s Coup Prophecy Sparks Outrage: Revelation, Rumour or Reckless Alarm?
By Mahdi Shehu A storm of controversy is raging following a statement credited to Primate Elijah Ayodele, who reportedly warned that “some powerful Nigerians are plotting to remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through a coup between November 2025 and January 2026.”The prophecy, reported by Tribune Online, has stirred heated reactions across political and security circles,Continue reading "Primate Ayodele’s Coup Prophecy Sparks Outrage: Revelation, Rumour or Reckless Alarm?"
Political Earthquake in Bayelsa: Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo Rejects Diri’s Defection to APC — Faces Possible Impeachment Threats
NaijaNews has taken to its online official platform and announced that; Bayelsa State’s political scene has been thrown into confusion following Governor Douye Diri’s surprise defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) — a move that his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has firmly rejected. The deputy governor’s refusal to followContinue reading "Political Earthquake in Bayelsa: Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo Rejects Diri’s Defection to APC — Faces Possible Impeachment Threats"
Night of Pleasure Turns Tragic: Customs Officer Dies After Romp With Three Women in Katsina Hotel
By: Zagazola Makama A night that began with pleasure ended in tragedy as a Customs officer, Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC) Lawal Tukur, was found dead in a Katsina hotel room after allegedly spending the night with three women.The shocking incident occurred on October 15 at Murjani Hotel in the Katsina metropolis. Hotel staff reportedlyContinue reading "Night of Pleasure Turns Tragic: Customs Officer Dies After Romp With Three Women in Katsina Hotel"
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