Dr. Matthew Nwobasi is the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Lands. Prior to his appointment as Commissioner, he had previously served as a Caretaker Chairman of Abakaliki Local Government. In this interview with Pacesetter, he bares his mind on happenings in his Ministry and the political atmosphere in Ebonyi state, engendered by Governor Francis Nwifuru. Dateline: … [Read more…]
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has directed the leadership of the 33 local government areas of the state to provide the sum of N200,000 as monthly subvention and running cost for the office of the Nigerian Legion in their domains. Governor Makinde said the sum of N500,000 had been approved for the Oyo State … [Read more…]
Mburubu Ancient Kingdom, in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, came under intense human traffic on December 29, 2023. It was the day the community held a Grand Civic Reception for their illustrious son, Enugu State Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Engr. Prince Lawrence Ezeh, PhD. Contrary to the biblical saying that … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has signed the N28.78 trillion 2024 Budget into law at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Tinubu, who returned to the Aso Rock Villa an hour ago from his Yuletide holiday in Lagos, conducted a brief ceremony to sign the inaugural budget of his administration. The event was witnessed by top government officials. … [Read more…]
Being the Text of a Speech Delivered by Governor Alex Otti to Ndi Abia on January 1, 2024, to Mark the Celebration of the New Year 1. Umu nne m Ndi Abia, I joyfully welcome all of us to the New Year, 2024. We thank the Almighty God for preserving our lives over the past … [Read more…]
BEING TEXT OF THE NEW YEAR STATEWIDE BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PASTOR UMO ENO, GOVERNOR OF AKWA IBOM STATE, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2024 O give thanks to the Lord for He is good, for His mercies endured forever. MY DEAR AKWAIBOMITES 1. Let me start by giving God the glory and honour for making … [Read more…]
Dear Compatriots, It gives me immense joy to welcome each and every one of you – young and old- to this brand new year 2024. We must lift up our hands to Almighty God, in gratitude, for his grace and benevolence to our country and our lives in the year 2023 that has just gone … [Read more…]
…Says 2024 Enugu’s year of disruptive economic growth Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has predicted a bright 2024 for Nigeria, urging citizens to keep hope alive, as the gains of some 2023 economic policies would begin to trickle in, in the new year. Mbah also assured the people of Enugu State of disruptive … [Read more…]
A socio-cultural group, Imade Development Association (IDA), has asked the Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa to consider an Owo indigene as his deputy to compensate for the loss of their son; Rotimi Akeredolu. The group lamented the death of Akeredolu and warned against any move that may lead to further polarisation of the people along … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Saturday, paid a Christmas homage to President Bola Tinubu at the latter’s Bourdillon residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, where he also reiterated support for Federal Government’s economic policies. Governor Mbah also assured that his administration would deliver on the over N300bn Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) target in the … [Read more…]
…insists all ongoing promotional, charity draw games must obtain clearance to escape sanction The Enugu State Government has disclosed that agencies, companies, corporate bodies, including their agents that are engaging in promotional and charity games without the prior clearance and other permits from the government risk being sanctioned according to the existing state laws regulating … [Read more…]
…the essence of the second annual cultural festival is foster peace and prosperity in Obuoffia – Chairman, Obuoffia Culture Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The people of Obuoffia Awkunanaw in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State have announced the second edition of their cultural festival for December 31, 2023. The festival which is to hold … [Read more…]