Confusion, tension, and growing anger have continued to trail the scheduled governorship primaries of Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, across several local government areas in Adamawa State as electoral officers reportedly failed to appear for the exercise hours after the official commencement time.As of almost 12 noon on Thursday, May 21, 2026, reportsContinue reading "Panic, Confusion Hit Adamawa As APC Governorship Primaries Fail To Start"
Political Earthquake in Adamawa APC as Joel Madaki Steps Down for Haske Ahead of Crucial Governorship Primaries
A dramatic twist has emerged in the political landscape of the All Progressives Congress in Adamawa State as one of the party’s nine gubernatorial aspirants, Chief Joel H. Madaki, officially stepped down from the race and declared his total support for frontline contender, Abdulrahaman Bashir Haske, barely hours before tomorrow’s much-anticipated governorship primaries.The shocking developmentContinue reading "Political Earthquake in Adamawa APC as Joel Madaki Steps Down for Haske Ahead of Crucial Governorship Primaries"
PIONEER NEWSPAPER PERSONALITY OF THE WEEK:ALH. SANI YAHYA PARIS — The “Garkuwan Matasa” Transforming Lives Across Ganye Chiefdom
In a time when many young people wander in search of hope, direction, and opportunity, one man has continued to stand tall as a pillar of compassion, empowerment, and selfless service in the heart of Ganye Chiefdom — Alh. Sani Yahya Paris, widely celebrated by many as “Garkuwan Matasa” meaning Shield of the Youths.Across communitiesContinue reading "PIONEER NEWSPAPER PERSONALITY OF THE WEEK:ALH. SANI YAHYA PARIS — The “Garkuwan Matasa” Transforming Lives Across Ganye Chiefdom"
HASKE STORMS FOFURE IN GRAND FINALE AS THOUSANDS SHUT DOWN TOWN FOR APC FRONTLINE ASPIRANT
The political atmosphere in Adamawa State reached a feverish crescendo on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as frontline APC gubernatorial aspirant, Abdulrahaman Bashir Haske, brought his statewide peace and unity consultative tour to a thunderous close in Fofure Local Government Area amid an unprecedented reception described by political observers as one of the largest gatherings inContinue reading "HASKE STORMS FOFURE IN GRAND FINALE AS THOUSANDS SHUT DOWN TOWN FOR APC FRONTLINE ASPIRANT"
WALIN GANYE: ADAMAWA’S ELDER STATESMAN, POLITICAL KINGMAKER AND VOICE OF THE MASSES
In the political history of Adamawa State, few personalities command respect, admiration, and influence across every divide like Alhaji Sadiq Mohammed Walin Ganye. Revered as an elder statesman, mentor, philanthropist, and political kingmaker, Walin Ganye has carved a unique identity as one of the most trusted and respected political figures in the state.A household nameContinue reading "WALIN GANYE: ADAMAWA’S ELDER STATESMAN, POLITICAL KINGMAKER AND VOICE OF THE MASSES"
HASKE MANIA SWEEPS ADAMAWA AS APC PRIMARIES NEAR — “HE IS THE MAN TO BEAT,” OBSERVERS DECLARE
As the countdown to the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress enters its final hours, one name has continued to dominate political conversations across Adamawa State — Abdulrahaman Bashir Haske.The young, dynamic business mogul and frontline gubernatorial aspirant has virtually concluded his statewide unity and peace consultation tour across the 21 local government areasContinue reading "HASKE MANIA SWEEPS ADAMAWA AS APC PRIMARIES NEAR — “HE IS THE MAN TO BEAT,” OBSERVERS DECLARE"
APC ON THE BRINK IN ADAMAWA AS ‘GHOST PRIMARIES’ SPARK FURY
Fresh political tension has engulfed the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State after the party announced winners for its House of Representatives primaries amid stunning allegations that no elections were actually conducted.The dramatic development has sent shockwaves across the party structure, with aspirants and stakeholders openly rejecting the announced outcomes and branding the processContinue reading "APC ON THE BRINK IN ADAMAWA AS ‘GHOST PRIMARIES’ SPARK FURY"
APC PRIMARIES DESCEND INTO CHAOS IN ADAMAWA AS ASPIRANTS, PARTY MEMBERS CRY FOUL
By Our Correspondent The much-anticipated All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primaries in Adamawa State have been thrown into controversy, confusion, and allegations of political imposition, as party faithful across the Ganye, Jada, Toungo, and Mayo-Belwa Federal Constituency lament what many described as a “daylight betrayal of democracy.” Originally scheduled to hold on Friday,Continue reading "APC PRIMARIES DESCEND INTO CHAOS IN ADAMAWA AS ASPIRANTS, PARTY MEMBERS CRY FOUL"
SCOPE AT 40: Sunshine FM Boss Salutes Newspaper’s Legacy, Says “We Learned Journalism From Its Pages”
Describes The Scope as North-East’s Media Powerhouse, Grassroots Voice and Training Ground for Generations of Journalists By Usman Umar Girei YOLA, Adamawa State — As The Scope Newspaper celebrates four decades of impactful journalism, tributes have continued to pour in for the iconic publication, with the General Manager of Sunshine FM 91.5, Mohammed Ahmed Pallata,Continue reading "SCOPE AT 40: Sunshine FM Boss Salutes Newspaper’s Legacy, Says “We Learned Journalism From Its Pages”"
“Adamawa Rallies Behind Haske”: Massive Crowds Signal Rising Political Storm Ahead of APC Governorship Primaries
The political atmosphere across Adamawa State is rapidly gathering intensity as one of the leading governorship aspirants under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdulrahman Bashir Haske, continues to record massive acceptance in his ongoing unity and peace tour ahead of the party’s forthcoming gubernatorial primaries.From crowded town squares to packed community receptions, the Haske movementContinue reading "“Adamawa Rallies Behind Haske”: Massive Crowds Signal Rising Political Storm Ahead of APC Governorship Primaries"
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