Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has said she will not defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite what she described as repeated efforts by individuals linked to the Presidency to persuade her to join the ruling party. Featuring on Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday, Natasha insisted that she remains firm in her … [Read more…]
Politics and Oyo State political space is becoming interesting by the day. Aspirants across the five regions of Ibadan, Ibarapa, Oke-Ogun, Oyo and Ogbomoso have started to become visible. Several organized groups have intensified their voices, championing this regional aspiration with remarkable consistency and clarity. Their message is no longer a distant echo; it is … [Read more…]
Community advocate, Hon. Monday Diamond Ani, has empowered 28 widows across communities in Enugu State with cash support to mark his birthday anniversary. The initiative was executed through the Monday Diamond Foundation (MDF), a non-governmental organisation founded in 2015 to support vulnerable groups and promote youth development, according to a statement issued to PACESETTER. Beneficiaries … [Read more…]
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Kabiru Turaki (SAN), has stated that the task of sacking the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), from Aso Rock in 2027 is possible due to the incompetence of the ruling party, adding, however, that it won’t be a tea party. Addressing journalists yesterday after a … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government has approved the construction and reconstruction of 1,022 urban roads in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s administration’s target to pave all the roads in Enugu metropolis before the end of his first term in office. This was made known at the end of the Enugu State Executive Council meeting at the … [Read more…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami (SAN), did not meet the five bail conditions it granted him on November 28, contrary to the former minister’s claim that it revoked the bail. EFCC’s clarification followed the African Democratic Congress … [Read more…]
Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has criticised the Federal Government’s reported plan to borrow about ₦20 trillion to fund the 2026 budget, calling the move reckless and economically perilous. In a statement on his Facebook page, Obi said Nigerians “woke up again to troubling news” of large-scale new loans at a time when … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The Peoples Democratic Party has announced the constitution of a Caretaker Committee for the party in Enugu, Delta and Rivers State. In a public notice shared on the party’s verified X handle, dated December 12, 2025 and signed by Theophilus Dakas Shane, PDP’s National Organizing Secretary, the party noted that the caretaker … [Read more…]
Governor Alex Otti has appointed Dr. Emmanuel Meribole as Acting Secretary to the State Government (SSG) following the approval of a leave of absence for the incumbent, Professor Kenneth Kalu (FCA). Meribole, currently the Special Adviser to the Governor on Projects, will assume duties on January 1, 2026. A transition process will begin on December … [Read more…]
The House of Representatives on Thursday asked the Federal Government to grant immediate tax waivers to airlines in a bid to reduce flight fares during the Yuletide season. Lawmakers also called for a 50 percent reduction in auxiliary charges within the aviation industry. The resolution came after a debate on the soaring cost of flight … [Read more…]
…Plans to add additional 14 planes to Enugu Air …Car Assembly, Enugu Airport Concession to get N10bn each The Enugu State Government says it has earmarked the sum of N10bn in the 2026 budget as the state’s equity contribution to the first phase of the 135.5km standard gauge rail it plans to build in the … [Read more…]
ADVICE TO MR. PRESIDENT: A GRACE PERIOD OF 90 DAYS SHOULD BE ADOPTED TO TRAIN ARMED PRIVATE SECURITY PERSONNEL TO TAKE OVER POLICE VIP ESCORT; LIMIT POLICE VIP ESCORT TO 1 OR 2 OFFICERS DURING THE YULETIDE. By Dr. John Egbo, a retired USA trained Deputy Sheriff. From a law-enforcement perspective, withdrawing VIP Police Escort … [Read more…]