FG declares Oct. 1 public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 as public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora on this historic occasion. Dr Tunji-Ojo in the statement signed by … [Read more…]

‘Shadow Government’ Unconstitutional, Federal High Court Rules

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday declared Professor Pat Utomi’s attempt to form a shadow government illegal, unlawful, and unconstitutional. Delivering judgment in a suit filed by the Department of State Services (DSS), Justice James Omotosho held that Utomi and his associates cannot use the guise of association rights to justify activities deemed … [Read more…]

Moghalu Dismisses ADC’s Claims About His Labour Party Candidacy

The Labour Party’s governorship candidate in Anambra State, Dr. George Moghalu, has dismissed claims made by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) deputy governorship candidate, Dr. Ndubuisi Nwobu, who questioned the legitimacy of his candidacy ahead of the upcoming election. In a press release issued on Monday, 29th September, 2025 and made available to PACESETTER, Dr. … [Read more…]

FG Begins Mandatory NERD Compliance in NYSC Mobilisation

President Bola Tinubu has invoked provisions of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Act to approve a mandatory compliance with the national policy for the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) as a requirement for mobilisation into or exemption from the scheme. The compliance directive, which is in line with Sections 2(4)(4) and 16(1)(C) of … [Read more…]

Dangote refinery resumes naira sale of petrol

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed sale of premium motor spirit (PMS) in Naira less than 24 hours after suspending the sale. The reversal of the earlier decision followed the intervention of the Chairman of the Naira for Crude Transaction Committee, Dr. Zacch Adedeji who is the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). … [Read more…]

Anambra Guber: Anambra Past Women PGs Declare Support For LP Candidate

The Labour Party Governorship Candidate, Chief Dr. George Moghalu, has secured a major endorsement from past Women Presidents General (PGs) across Anambra State, who declared their total support for his governorship bid ahead of the November 8th election. Speaking to the women, Dr. Moghalu explained that his decision to run for governor is anchored on … [Read more…]

George Moghalu: Building Anambra’s Future Through Non-Partisan Collaboration [VIEWPOINT]

By Nneamaka Uchendu Dr George Moghalu, Labour Party’s candidate for Anambra’s November 8, 2025 gubernatorial election, champions a “Collaboration Over Politics” philosophy, leveraging his experience as former NIWA Managing Director to unite professionals, traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society and the diaspora. His non-partisan approach aims to address insecurity, economic stagnation and infrastructure decay, by … [Read more…]

Governor Mbah to Address Youths at Enugu Leadership and Business Summit

The Enugu Innovative Youths (EIY) has unveiled plans for a landmark event, the Enugu Leadership and Business Summit, which will feature an interactive session with the Executive Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah. The summit, with the theme “Building a New Generation of Leaders,” is billed to take place on Saturday, … [Read more…]

International Routes: Tinubu Empowered Nigerian Airlines to Compete – Air Peace CEO

Allen Onyema: Saving Nigerians one flight at a time

The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Mr. Allen Onyema, has stated that the federal government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’ administration, made it easy for Nigerian airlines to challenge the status quo on international air routes. Onyema said this on Friday when he used the opportunity to deliver the keynote speech during the Nigeria … [Read more…]

Gov Fubara dissolves pensions board set up by Ibas

The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has dissolved the Management of the State’s Pension Board set up by the immediate psst Sole Administrator of the State, Vice Admiral Ikot Ibas, rtd. Fubara disclosed this decision in a public announcement, Friday evening, signed by The State’s Head of Sevice, Dr. Mrs Inyingi S.I. Brown. … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: Dangote Refinery halts petrol sales in Naira

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has suspended the sale of petrol in naira, a move that has unsettled fuel marketers and heightened concerns over possible pressure on pump prices and the foreign exchange market. In an email sent to customers at 6:42 pm on Friday, the refinery announced that the suspension will take effect from Sunday, … [Read more…]