The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, has predicted further defections to the party, noting that many politicians yet to join the ruling party were reassessing their political future. He urged the people of Rivers State to support the APC in the forthcoming elections, saying that sustained electoral backing is critical to … [Read more…]
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, decorated newly promoted senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force at the Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The ceremony featured the elevation of one Assistant Inspector-General of Police to Deputy Inspector-General of Police, seven Commissioners of Police to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, and thirteen Deputy Commissioners … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing existing court judgments and unresolved legal processes. This was as contained in a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by INEC Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony. The Commission stated that it … [Read more…]
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has restored electricity to 33 communities in Ukwa West LGA, thereby ending 9 years of blackout and neglect to the oil-rich communities. The Power Restoration Project was executed by the Abia State Government through ASOPADEC under the supervision of the Abia State Ministry of Power and Public Utilities, … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has inaugurated two new commissioners, saying the move was part of his government’s renewed momentum in delivering good and impactful governance. The new Commissioners are Barr. Osinachi Nnajieze and Dr. Charles Egumgbe. While Barr. Nnajieze, who was the Special Adviser on Legal Matters to the Governor before his … [Read more…]
Chairmen of Enugu East and Nsukka Local Government Areas of Enugu State have distributed a total of 30,000 bags of rice to residents as part of their Christmas welfare interventions, citing Governor Peter Mbah’s non-interference with local government funds and full financial autonomy as the enabler of grassroots development. In Enugu East, the council chairman, … [Read more…]
Governor Hope Uzodimma on Monday made history in Imo State, becoming the first governor to hit the trillion-naira mark in budgetary presentation, as he sent a whopping ₦1,439,573,590,405.04 draft budget for 2026 to the State Assembly for consideration. The draft, which he christened the “Budget of Economic Breakthrough,” is expected to synergise infrastructure with critical … [Read more…]
Anambra State witnessed an unprecedented fusion of worship, culture, and festivity over the weekend as Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo formally unveiled the state’s 2025 Ọnwa Dezemba celebrations, declaring that “the Anambra’s hour has come.” The Christmas Carol and Praise Night, held at the newly remodelled Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, drew a massive crowd … [Read more…]
Local governments, under the aegis of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), have backed President Bola Tinubu’s plan to enforce direct disbursement of council funds from the Federation Account, amid continued control of allocations by state governments. Tinubu issued the warning during the 15th … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud Editor’s Note: Shortly after PACESETTER received this week’s column for publication yesterday, Sunday, December 21, 2025, the abducted students were released. We have gone ahead to publish this piece for historical and academic purposes. Four weeks ago, students of a Catholic school in Papiri in Niger State were seized along with their … [Read more…]
…Accuses Firm of fraud, faking a Power of Attorney, abuse of court process The Enugu State Government has asserted its ownership of a disputed plot of land located at Cadastal Zone B03, Wuye District, Abuja, saying the disputant, Simonis Ventures Nigeria Limited, had no valid claim or interest in the said property. The government accused … [Read more…]
The Igwe Asogwa Ekwueme Dynasty has announced plans to celebrate the 82nd birthday of the first Executive Chairman of Igboeze South Local Government Area, Hon. Celestine Ndubuisi Asogwa (Ekwueme II of Ulunya-Ovoko). According to the organizers, the celebration will take place on Sunday, December 21, 2025, beginning with a Thanksgiving Mass at the Holy Ghost … [Read more…]