The attention of the Defence Headquarters has been drawn to a malicious and unfounded article published online on 25 February 2024 claiming that the Guards Brigade has been put on high alert following unusual movements, leading to suspicion of a coup plot in Nigeria. The publication also asserted amongst other things that the suspicion prompted … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to shut down its services all over the country if labour members are attacked during its planned two-day protest beginning February 27, 2024. The Labour, in a statement on Sunday, signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, said there is no going back on the planned industrial action. The … [Read more…]
The impending commissioning of the 181MW Geometric power plant in Aba, Abia State tomorrow, February 26, 2024 is the climax of the story of resilience and tenacity – and the ultimate triumph of an indomitable human spirit. I join men and women of goodwill, patriots and lovers of Nigeria in extending my hearty congratulations on … [Read more…]
…says Our Fears are here but salutes the Resilience of Nigerians The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25th, 2023 election, Peter Obi has marked the anniversary of the event and raised some observations. According to a media release sent to Pacesetter, this was contained in a detailed speech he read at … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The Enugu State Young Farmers Association, ENSYFA, led by Mr. Kenneth Eze has revealed its plans to explore the practice of Sack-Farming as a means of abating the rising cost of food items and tackling farmer-herder crises in the country. The group proposed this during their courtesy visit to the Enugu State … [Read more…]
Following the 70th birthday of Chief Sir Nwabueze Nnamani, a Retired Deputy Comptroller of the Nigerian Customs Service and Former Executive Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area, Enugu State, our correspondents had an interview with him, more like hearing his story, his odyssey so far in life. Here are excerpts: Tell us who Chief … [Read more…]
…revokes illegal approvals …says unapproved buildings threaten major bridges, human safety The Enugu State Government has raised the alarms over what it described as proliferation of fake land title documents, forged building approvals, and illegal structures across the metropolis, vowing to bring the perpetrators to book and ensure they did not profit from their crooked … [Read more…]
By Chinwuba Aneke It is said that a good service to God is service to humanity, and a good service to humanity is service to God. A good and honest service is a humane and integral aspect of life, albeit it can get difficult most times. People who can still stand tall and serve for … [Read more…]
Numerous Friends, Associates, Political Heavyweights and Colleagues have paid glowing tributes to Chief Sir Nwabueze Nnamani (Ikeoha), on the celebration of his seventieth birthday. In different statements sent by Nnamani’s friends and associates, they all eulogized him as a man who had dedicated a major part of his life to the service of Nigeria, Enugu … [Read more…]
Like many Nigerians, I observed the distasteful national television news reports detailing the humiliating arrest of the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure, earlier today in Benin City, Edo state. I firmly believe that, as citizens, we are all duty-bound irrespective of our status in society to respond to invitations from properly … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Inter-ministerial Committee on Property/Land Reconciliation and Compensation Committee recently set up by the state government has provided guidelines for members of the public to submit their land documents and other claims to the committee for review and possible compensation. In a press statement signed by the Chairman of the committee as well … [Read more…]
MESSAGE TO ALL IGBOS WORLDWIDE I write as your leader at this critical period in our country, Nigeria. Events in Nigeria today are no doubt very disturbing. The economy has turned very bad, a scepter of frustration is everywhere. I have received many entreaties from many parts of the country requesting me to call Igbos … [Read more…]