Naija News has taken to its online news handle and announced that, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been thrown into mourning following the sudden and mysterious death of its Cross River State Commander, Chief Narcotics Officer (CN) Ogbonna Maurice Uzoma, barely one month after assuming duty in Calabar.In a statement issued onContinue reading "SHOCKER IN CALABAR: Newly Appointed NDLEA Commander Found Dead in Hotel Room"
Buhari’s Loyalists Abandon APC, Declare for Atiku in ADC Alliance Ahead of 2027 BattleBy Our Correspondent
In a dramatic political twist that could reshape Nigeria’s 2027 elections, loyalists of former President Muhammadu Buhari have dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and pledged allegiance to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, throwing their weight behind his emerging coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).The declaration was made during a high-level meeting onContinue reading "Buhari’s Loyalists Abandon APC, Declare for Atiku in ADC Alliance Ahead of 2027 BattleBy Our Correspondent"
Edo Court Halts September 20 LG Bye-Elections After PDP’s Legal OnslaughtBy Our Correspondent
A major twist has rocked the political landscape in Edo State as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday secured a court order restraining the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) from conducting the scheduled local government bye-elections across the state on Saturday, September 20, 2025.The ruling, delivered by Justice Mary E. Itsuell of theContinue reading "Edo Court Halts September 20 LG Bye-Elections After PDP’s Legal OnslaughtBy Our Correspondent"
RIVERS DRAMA: WHY GOVERNOR FUBARA DELAYED RETURN TO GOVERNMENT HOUSE DESPITE END OF EMERGENCY RULE
Supporters Waited in Vain as Wike Hints Governor Was Airborne from Europe The much-anticipated return of reinstated Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to the Government House, Port Harcourt, yesterday turned into a spectacle of suspense and disappointment, as supporters who gathered in their thousands were left waiting in vain.Unaware of his whereabouts, the jubilant crowdContinue reading "RIVERS DRAMA: WHY GOVERNOR FUBARA DELAYED RETURN TO GOVERNMENT HOUSE DESPITE END OF EMERGENCY RULE"
BREAKING: Nigerian Soldier Sentenced to Death by Hanging for Brutal Murder of Tricycle Rider in Bauchi
Though the Nigerian Army has yet to officially confirm the development, social media platform Instablog9ja first broke the news on its verified X handle, reporting that a soldier has been sentenced to death by a General Court Martial.According to the report, a General Court Martial sitting at Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos, convicted and sentenced PrivateContinue reading "BREAKING: Nigerian Soldier Sentenced to Death by Hanging for Brutal Murder of Tricycle Rider in Bauchi"
2025 STATE RANKINGS: Lagos, Ogun, Kaduna, Adamawa, Niger Lead Nigeria’s Best-Performing States — pSPI Report
In a groundbreaking revelation that reshapes the conversation on governance and accountability, Lagos, Ogun, Kaduna, Adamawa, and Niger have emerged as the best-performing states in Nigeria for 2025, according to the Phillips Consulting State Performance Index (pSPI).The pSPI, now in its second edition, is more than just a ranking system. Developed by Phillips Consulting (pcl.),Continue reading "2025 STATE RANKINGS: Lagos, Ogun, Kaduna, Adamawa, Niger Lead Nigeria’s Best-Performing States — pSPI Report"
BREAKING: Anambra Police Nab Man Running Secret Marijuana Farm While Pretending to Be Mentally Ill
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old man, Patrick Ojele, who allegedly masterminded a secret marijuana farm in Awka under the guise of being mentally unstable.According to police sources, Ojele had been disguising himself as a mentally challenged individual to avoid suspicion while carefully tending to the hidden cannabis farm for over twoContinue reading "BREAKING: Anambra Police Nab Man Running Secret Marijuana Farm While Pretending to Be Mentally Ill"
HOPE RESTORED IN GANYE: HEAVY EQUIPMENT FLOOD ROAD PROJECT SITE AS OPPOSITION SILENCED
By: Pioneer Newspaper Team The long-awaited road project linking LCCN Junction in Ganye town through Yebbi Mbulo to Jada has entered a new phase of action, with heavy machinery steadily arriving at the site and rekindling the hopes of residents.Two days ago, Pioneer Newspaper captured the dramatic return of the project when the first graderContinue reading "HOPE RESTORED IN GANYE: HEAVY EQUIPMENT FLOOD ROAD PROJECT SITE AS OPPOSITION SILENCED"
BREAKING: Troops Smash Terrorist Supply Chain, Seize Fertilizer for IEDs, Drugs, Solar Panels in YobeBy: Zagazola Makama
In a major counter-terrorism breakthrough, troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have intercepted a massive cache of logistics supplies destined for insurgent networks in the North East.According to a statement by the Theatre Command on Thursday, the decisive operation unfolded on September 16 under the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign,Continue reading "BREAKING: Troops Smash Terrorist Supply Chain, Seize Fertilizer for IEDs, Drugs, Solar Panels in YobeBy: Zagazola Makama"
WITCHCRAFT HORROR IN BAUCHI: WOMAN ARRESTED FOR BURNING 7-YEAR-OLD GIRL’S PRIVATE PARTS
Shock and outrage have gripped Bauchi State following the arrest of a woman, Suwaira Ibrahim, for the horrific torture of her seven-year-old sister-in-law, whom she accused of witchcraft.The chilling incident occurred in Magama Gumau, Toro Local Government Area, where Suwaira allegedly heated a metal object and burnt the child’s private parts, leaving her in unbearableContinue reading "WITCHCRAFT HORROR IN BAUCHI: WOMAN ARRESTED FOR BURNING 7-YEAR-OLD GIRL’S PRIVATE PARTS"
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