Today marks what would have been the 28th birthday of Nigerian singer Ileriooluwa Oladimeji Aloba, a.k.a. Mohbad. He tragically passed away on September 12, 2023. His death raised suspicion after the singer was buried a day after his death, sparking a wave of protest across the country with the demand, “Justice for Mohbad.” Following calls … [Read more…]
The African Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank, has committed to supporting the vision and agenda of the Governor Peter Mbah administration in Enugu State through the financing of several key projects to drive development and investment in the state. The Bank said its interest in Enugu State stemmed from the vision Mbah had espoused and the work … [Read more…]
By Dr. Samson Abanni Would the US really go to war over Taiwan if push comes to shove? I believe so. Here’s why. Countries don’t make decisions for purely altruistic reasons. AI is the future of everything: war, education, technology, research, and more. For example, Israel is currently utilizing AI to identify and target Hamas. … [Read more…]
Modest fashion is a style of dressing characterized by clothing that conforms to cultural, religious, or personal preferences for reticence. Conservative dressing has to do with fashion requirements where clothes are less revealing in ways that satisfies ones spiritual and stylish needs. However, modest fashion has evolved over time and is not limited to any … [Read more…]
As the levels of hardship, unemployment, inflation and hunger keep increasing in the country, most Nigerians are afraid that this degrading fluctuating mode of status will give a devastating punching out beat of downgrading economic instability. In the second half of 2023 alone, approximately 5 multinational companies have announced plans to exit Nigeria, a situation … [Read more…]
Barr. Ugochukwu Kelvin Uneabunso (ESQ) is an Enugu born legal practitioner and a highlife musician known better by his stage name, Une 50. Une 50 believes in using Highlife music to entertain and pass vital messages to the public in a unique way and style. Our correspondents had a short chat with him about his … [Read more…]
By C.V.C Ozoaniamalu AWKUZU, 4 January 2022 The cell reeked of abandoned souls, it was a tiny space that could only take two persons, the floor smelled of mixtures of urines, and deadly sweats that ran over the faces of dreadful criminals who came before us. I could see only the midnight blackness; the ambiance … [Read more…]
Barr. Amobi Ezeaku, a consummate sports lawyer with the UEFA certificate in Football Management and the FIFA Master is the General Manager and CEO of Rangers International Football Club of Enugu. In this exclusive interview with Pacesetter, he bares his thoughts on his achievements so far, the future of Rangers FC, how to better polish … [Read more…]
Dr. Matthew Nwobasi is the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Lands. Prior to his appointment as Commissioner, he had previously served as a Caretaker Chairman of Abakaliki Local Government. In this interview with Pacesetter, he bares his mind on happenings in his Ministry and the political atmosphere in Ebonyi state, engendered by Governor Francis Nwifuru. Dateline: … [Read more…]
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has directed the leadership of the 33 local government areas of the state to provide the sum of N200,000 as monthly subvention and running cost for the office of the Nigerian Legion in their domains. Governor Makinde said the sum of N500,000 had been approved for the Oyo State … [Read more…]
Mburubu Ancient Kingdom, in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, came under intense human traffic on December 29, 2023. It was the day the community held a Grand Civic Reception for their illustrious son, Enugu State Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Engr. Prince Lawrence Ezeh, PhD. Contrary to the biblical saying that … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has signed the N28.78 trillion 2024 Budget into law at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Tinubu, who returned to the Aso Rock Villa an hour ago from his Yuletide holiday in Lagos, conducted a brief ceremony to sign the inaugural budget of his administration. The event was witnessed by top government officials. … [Read more…]