Kogi Governor says state IGR has risen from N300m to N1.5bn monthly

The monthly Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of Kogi State has risen from N300 million to N1.5 billion in the last seven years. Governor Yahaya Bello made this revelation while fielding questions during a two-day training organised for crime and politics reporters in Abuja. Gov Bello, while x-raying his administration in the last seven years, said … [Read more…]

Ohaneze to host Igbo Day celebration – largest gathering of Ndi-Igbo tagged ‘Igbo Kunie’

Thousands of Igbos across the globe to gather in Enugu as Gov Peter Mbah plays host to the historic IGBO DAY CELEBRATION Theme: IGBO KUNIE…Many heroes/legends of Igbo Origin to be honoured.Date: 29th September,2023Venue: Michael Okpara Square, EnuguTime: 10: am Prompt. Under the Distinguished Chairmanship of Engr Prince Arthur Ezeh (Ozoigbondu), Ezenukpo! Host: His Excellency … [Read more…]

Umahi’s Ex-Commissioner shares story of how Works Minister, Umahi gifted 13 year old boy “with incredible knowledge of Mathematics” N10m

Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, has reportedly gifted a 13 year old boy, Greatness Ebisike, 10 million naira for his mathematical prowess. Narrating the story in a statement sent to Pacesetter, Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji, Ex Governor Dave Umahi’s Commissioner for Information, said the remarkable incident took place in Lagos … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: Tribunal Affirms Election of Alia as Benue Governor

Benue Governor, Fr. Hyacinth Alia

The Benue State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Makurdi has upheld the election of Governor Hyacinth Alia of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The tribunal dismissed the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Titus Uba, challenging the election held on the  March 18 for lack of jurisdiction to entertain the … [Read more…]

#Justice4Mohbad: Nigerians Hold More Processions For Mohbad Amidst Wait For Autopsy Result

Abuja residents on Friday took to the Unity Fountain for a candlelight procession in honour of the late singer Mohbad. The Lagos-born Ilerioluwa Aloba died last week in what many have described as questionable circumstances. Mohbad’s demise has continued to generate conversations among Nigerians with many taking to the streets to demand justice. To further amplify the calls for … [Read more…]

Cardoso Assumes Duty As Acting CBN Governor

Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso, recently nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has formally assumed duty in an acting capacity, as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), pending his confirmation by the Senate. This follows the resignation of Mr. Godwin Emefiele as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Similarly, the Deputy-Governors-Designate … [Read more…]

Insecurity: US releases travel advisory to citizens; cautions on risk of traveling to about 18 Nigerian states

The US Department of State has advised Americans to reconsider travelling to Nigeria “due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed gangs.” Following its travel advisory update done on Wednesday, the US noted that some areas “have increased risk”. It advised its citizens against travelling to Borno, Yobe, Kogi, and northern Adamawa states due … [Read more…]

Mohbad: Crowd At Lekki Toll Gate Dispersed By Police Using Teargas Canisters After Candlelight Procession

The procession to honour late Afrobeats singer Mohbad on Thursday evening ended in pandemonium as police dispersed youths who gathered at Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State. Following last Tuesday’s passing of the 27-year-old under controversial circumstances, there has been public outrage with calls for a “thorough” investigation. The official candlelight procession in Mohbad’s honour was held at … [Read more…]