President Bola Tinubu, today, Monday, swore in three additional ministers into his 48-member cabinet. The brief swearing in ceremony took place at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, before the commencement of Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting, which is the second in Tinubu’s administration. This is coming nearly two weeks after the Senate cleared … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics on Monday, announced the rise of the nation’s annual inflation to 26.72% in September from 25.8% in August. Inflation in Africa’s biggest economy has risen to double-digits since 2016, eroding incomes and savings, and prompting the central bank to hike interest rates to their highest level in nearly two decades. … [Read more…]
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Sunday said three persons died instantly in an auto crash involving a commercial bus and a truck. A statement by the agency’s Permanent Secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, on Saturday, said the incident happened at Gbagada, by the Charlie Boy bus stop. “Following a distress call received at 22:01hrs … [Read more…]
…Israel says no ceasefire agreed in southern Gaza …Gaza endures another night of heavy Israeli bombing Israel said on Monday no ceasefire had been implemented in southern Gaza even though security sources in Egypt said a deal had been reached to allow foreigners out of the besieged Palestinian enclave and aid to be brought in. … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will today preside over the second Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Presidential spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed this to journalists on Sunday night. President Tinubu had on August 21, sworn in and inaugurated 45 ministers who attended the maiden cabinet meeting at the Council Chamber of … [Read more…]
The South East Zone of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed interest in aligning with the administration of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State in its transformative agenda of expanding the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) from.the current $4.4 billion to $30 billion in the next four to eight years. This was made … [Read more…]
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, MFR; OFR; CFR; FNICE; FNSE; KSC(Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo) has postponed the Convention for the 19 Northern States and Abuja Federal Capital Territory which was scheduled to hold at the Nicon Luxury, Abuja on Friday, October 13, 2023. The cause of the postponement arose from … [Read more…]
The Editorial Board of Pacesetter Frontier Magazine, organisers of the Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards, have announced an end of the voting process to determine the recipients of honours at the Third Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture and Awards slated for Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Hotel Sunshine, Presidential Road, Independence Layout, … [Read more…]
Following the demise of late Mrs. Vivian Oluchukwu Nnajiofor, JP, wife of Ex Enugu Lawmaker, Rt. Hon. Paul Nnajiofor Ononenyi, on July 9, 2023, after a brief but serious illness, aged 45, tributes have continued to pour in from Nigerians of all walks of life. The late Nnajiofor, whose burial activities will commence with a … [Read more…]
…pledges continuous support for gov’t’s programmes, policies The Association of former Local Government Development Centre Chairmen in Enugu State has commended the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, over the appointments of their members as Special Adviser on Political Matters, and Commissioner for Special Duties, saying the decision was based on their competencies, and the values … [Read more…]
…IGP Charges Applicants on Vigilance Against Fraudsters The Nigeria Police Force is pleased to announce the commencement of the recruitment process for qualified individuals into the rank of Police Constables in the General Duty and Specialist Cadres. The Police Recruitment Board is set to open the application portal on October 15th, 2023, marking the beginning … [Read more…]
Does President Bola Tinubu have the right, and duty, to make appointments; in the exercise of his powers as president? The answer is yes! Is it his prerogative to determine whom to give what position in government, to the extent that he deems such a person qualified to hold the position? The answer is yes! … [Read more…]