By Idowu Abdullahi Each rainy season, torrents of floodwaters crash into Nigerian communities, swallowing homes, livelihoods, and dreams. From Lagos to Niger, Ogun to Ondo, Rivers to Yobe, families fight a losing battle against waters that rise like a curse—choking the vulnerable, crippling economies, and leaving a trail of despair.When the rain began on theContinue reading "Nigeria’s Flood Nightmare: Women, Children Bear the Brunt as Disease Looms After Deadly Deluge"
North-East Governors Raise Alarm: Looming Floods, Food Crisis Threaten Region
Governors of the North-East subregion have sounded the alarm over an impending humanitarian and economic crisis, warning of devastating floods and a looming food shortage that could worsen the plight of millions already burdened by insecurity and poverty.Gathered under the North East Governors’ Forum (NEGF)—comprising Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe States—the leaders issuedContinue reading "North-East Governors Raise Alarm: Looming Floods, Food Crisis Threaten Region"
Police Service Commission Warns Nigerians: “2025 Police Recruitment Has Not Started – Beware of Scammers!”
By Pioneer News Desk The Police Service Commission (PSC) has sounded a strong warning to desperate job seekers and unsuspecting members of the public, declaring that it has not commenced recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force for the year 2025.The Commission, in a statement signed by its Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani,Continue reading " Police Service Commission Warns Nigerians: “2025 Police Recruitment Has Not Started – Beware of Scammers!”"
Retired Police Officers Shun PENCOM Talks, Demand Total Exit from Contributory Pension Scheme
The Nigerian Union of Retired Police Officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), with chapters spread across the 36 states of the federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has rejected a fresh invitation from the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) for dialogue, insisting that the only acceptable solution is the Nigeria Police Force’s complete withdrawalContinue reading "Retired Police Officers Shun PENCOM Talks, Demand Total Exit from Contributory Pension Scheme"
Felicia Amos Dauda Emerges as NAWOJ Chairperson in Adamawa: A New Dawn for Women in Journalism
By Usman Umar Girei The Adamawa State chapter of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has ushered in a new era of leadership following a keenly contested election held during the week at the NUJ Press Centre, Yola.After a transparent voting process, the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Maria Albert Zira, announced Felicia AmosContinue reading "Felicia Amos Dauda Emerges as NAWOJ Chairperson in Adamawa: A New Dawn for Women in Journalism"
Wike Assures: Rivers State Emergency Rule Ends September 18, Local Govt. Democracy To Return
By Pioneer News The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed optimism that the emergency rule imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu will lapse on September 18, 2025, paving the way for a full return of democratic governance at the grassroots.Speaking after casting his vote in the ongoing localContinue reading "Wike Assures: Rivers State Emergency Rule Ends September 18, Local Govt. Democracy To Return"
🚦 FRSC Storms Obasanjo Junction With Road Safety Rally, Preaches Defensive Driving To Nigerians
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified its grassroots campaign on safe road practices, as its Corps Public Education Office (CPEO) continued its sensitisation rally across major Nigerian cities.In its latest outing at the bustling Obasanjo Junction, FRSC officials engaged motorists, pedestrians, and commercial drivers in an interactive session on the life-saving importance ofContinue reading "🚦 FRSC Storms Obasanjo Junction With Road Safety Rally, Preaches Defensive Driving To Nigerians"
VAR DRAMA AT THE BRIDGE: Chelsea Punish Furious Fulham In Fiery 2-0 Derby Win
Chelsea capitalised on a night of VAR drama to secure a controversial 2-0 victory over Fulham in a heated West London derby at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Brazilian forward Joao Pedro opened the scoring deep into stoppage time at the end of the first half, before Enzo Fernández converted a second-half penalty that left Fulham bossContinue reading "VAR DRAMA AT THE BRIDGE: Chelsea Punish Furious Fulham In Fiery 2-0 Derby Win"
Premier League Thriller: Everton Edge Wolves 1–0 as Grealish Shines With Third Assist in Two Games
By Pioneer Sports Desk The English Premier League has erupted with fresh drama as Everton grabbed a 1–0 lead against Wolverhampton Wanderers, according to an update on the league’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle.The spotlight, however, fell once again on England international Jack Grealish, who continues to dazzle fans and silence critics. The Manchester CityContinue reading "Premier League Thriller: Everton Edge Wolves 1–0 as Grealish Shines With Third Assist in Two Games"
Low Voter Turnout, Delayed Materials Undermine Rivers LG Polls Amidst Widespread Apathy
By Pioneer News The Rivers State local government elections on Saturday were marred by low voter turnout and late arrival of electoral materials, casting a shadow over the exercise across the 23 local government areas of the state.Our correspondent who monitored the polls in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor observed a striking scene: instead of headingContinue reading "Low Voter Turnout, Delayed Materials Undermine Rivers LG Polls Amidst Widespread Apathy"
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