A faction of the Labour Party leadership led by Julius Abure faction has threatened to sanction the only governor produced by the party in the 2023 general election, Alex Otti for anti-party activities. In a statement shared on Labour Party’s official X handle, the party also cautioned its former presidential candidate in the 2023 general … [Read more…]
The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has called for an extension of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme from one year to two years. As shared in an official statement on NYSC’s Facebook page, the minister expressed his view during a meeting with the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, at the Ministry’s office … [Read more…]
Prince Dr. Nicholas Ukachukwu has emerged the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Anambra state. Defeating 3 other contestants in the governorship primaries held yesterday, April 5, 2025, in Awka, Ukachukwu garnered a total of 1,455 votes, PACESETTER gathered. According to a post on the official X handle of the All Progressives Congress, … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially invited the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, for questioning in connection with the violence that broke out during the recent Eid-el-Fitr procession in Kano, which resulted in the death of a local vigilante member. LEADERSHIP reports that the invitation followed a deadly incident that occurred on … [Read more…]
Incumbent governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has emerged candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the forthcoming November 8, 2025 governorship election in the State. Also, a former managing director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Chief George Muoghalu, has secured the ticket of the Labour Party ( LP) for … [Read more…]
…Cites Supreme Court Judgment, ‘Illegal Delegates List’ Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu A Labour Party Governorship Aspirant, John Nwosu, has announced his withdrawal from the party’s primaries slated to hold today, April 5, 2025. In a press statement signed by him, Nwosu said he arrived at the decision after the judgement of the Supreme Court on the … [Read more…]
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed April 10 for hearing in the suit seeking to sack Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State. This emerged as Ibas has solicited requisite legislative backing that would enable his administration to achieve the enunciated programmes of action. … [Read more…]
The Chairman of the Labour Party Caretaker Committee, Senator Nenadi Usman and Mr. Julius Abure, who was the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) before Friday’s ruling, are laying claims to victory over the Supreme Court judgement. The Labour Party caucus in the House of Representatives welcomed the judgement of the Supreme Court, saying … [Read more…]
China has announced a slew of countermeasures against tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump, including additional tariffs of 34 percent on all goods and curbs on the export of some rare earths, deepening an escalating trade war. Trump on Wednesday announced that China would be hit with a 34-percent tariff, on top of the … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, has insisted that the Supreme Court judgement did not sack Julius Abure but recognised him as the National Chairman of the party. PACESETTER reports that in a post on the verified X handle of the party, Ifoh stated that contrary to reports, … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Ayo Sotinrin as the new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture, effective immediately. Mr. Sotinrin brings a diverse and extensive background in the private and public sectors to his new role. Before this appointment, he held the position of Group Chief Executive Officer at SAO Group. His … [Read more…]
By Dr. Samson Abanni Some needs when delayed disappear. in the light of the economic challenges, it may be more advisable to return to cash as much as possible. Cash is not easily taxed. Let me put it in a better way. The financial system is one of the best systems used to collect rent … [Read more…]