Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, says the judgements of the appellate court sacking Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State and Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State should be reviewed because the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed in its duty to conduct proper elections in the country. Falana, who spoke on Channels Television’s Sunday … [Read more…]
Odengene Air Shuttle (OAS) Helicopters; an offshore and allied aviation services company, has announced acquisition of a new equipment, 2023 model Leonardo AW-139. OAS, one of the leading indigenous helicopter companies with many years of experience, known for efficiency, safety and a multi-services provider in the sub-sector in a statement issued on Friday, said that … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government has unveiled the first phase of the Transport Infrastructure Project (TIP) which includes several world-class bus terminals, transport interchanges, logistics hubs, city gates and rail stations across the state, saying they would provide over 11,000 skilled and semi-skilled jobs for the youths and also attract at least ₦47.5 billion investment to … [Read more…]
The Third Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards organised by Pacesetter Frontier Magazine will hold today. The topic of the public lecture “The Post Subsidy Economy – Exploring Bold Initiatives For Economic Recovery In Nigeria” will be headlined by the Keynote Speaker, Ike Neliaku, Ph.D, fnipr, ficmc, President and Chairman of Council, Nigerian … [Read more…]
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered the remand of a former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, in Kuje Correctional Centre. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Emefiele on a six-count amended charge bordering on fraud. Emefiele was arraigned before Justice Hamza Muazu. Emefiele’s … [Read more…]
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the ruling of the Election Petitions Tribunal sacking Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State. In its judgement on Friday, the Appeal Court agreed with the judgement of the tribunal, ruling that the fielding of Abba Yusuf was in breach of the Electoral Law as he was not … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu A non-governmental organisation, the Paul Basil Iloegbouba Foundation, PBIF, has fixed its 15th Enugu Free Mega Medical Outreach for December 12, 2023. In a statement jointly signed and made available to Pacesetter in Enugu by the Founder/CEO of the Foundation, Engr. Pastor Paul Basil Iloegbouba and wife, Paul Favour Chinelo, the outreach … [Read more…]
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has voided the election of Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Lawal winner of the March 18 governorship election. But Bello Matawalle of the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenged the victory of Lawal, who ran under the platform of the … [Read more…]
Organisers of the Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards, Pacesetter Frontier Magazine have announced the selection of Nigeria’s Senate President from 2003 to 2005, Sen. Dr. Adolphus Wabara as the Chief Guest of Honour. Sen. Dr. Adolphus Wabara is a Nigerian politician and diplomat who served as the 10th president of the Nigerian … [Read more…]
In its effort to boost food security, create jobs, and grow the state’s gross domestic product (GDP), the Enugu State government has intensified cassava production by targeting over 500 hectares of farmland in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of the state. Recall that the state governor, Dr Peter Mbah had announced his administration’s collaboration with the … [Read more…]
The National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress on Wednesday night suspended the ongoing strike. The unions said the suspension followed the intervention of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The meeting which commenced at a few minutes past 7 pm lasted for close to one hour during which … [Read more…]
…NLC, TUC commend governor Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has announced cash awards of between N10,000 and N25,000 to the state workers till April 2024 while also assuring that the new minimum wage negotiation would soon be concluded. Mbah stressed that the welfare of workers remained the priority of his administration, as his … [Read more…]