‘Non-stop bombardment’ in Gaza; Israel amasses 100,000 troops for Hamas war

Israel says it struck more than 500 targets in the Gaza Strip, while fierce battles with Hamas fighters continue in several areas in southern Israel. The intense bombardment has so far displaced more than 120,000 people in the besieged Palestinian enclave. Gaza, home to two million Palestinians, is a small, self-governing Palestinian territory that came under Israeli … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: Enugu gov’t approves funds for road reconstruction, says delay result of rains

The Enugu State Executive Council has approved funds for road repairs in the state, saying a total of 1,250 kilometres of roads had been slated for rehabilitation, reconstruction and expansion in the next one year. Briefing newsmen shortly after the State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House, Enugu, Friday evening, the Commissioner for … [Read more…]

BudgIT report shows lowest-performing states on fiscal transparency

A report by BudgIT, a civic non-governmental organisation, has shown that Sokoto, Benue, Ogun, and Enugu states were the lowest-performing states on fiscal transparency in the second quarter of 2023. Fiscal transparency refers to the publication of information on how governments raise, spend, and manage public resources. The organisation ranked the 36 states on nine parameters expected … [Read more…]

Full Text of Press Briefing By The Hon. Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology

PRESS BRIEFING BY THE HON. MINISTER, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF INNOVATION, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY ON READINESS FOR AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 5 Good afternoon, I warmly welcome all attendees to this press conference. The objective of this meeting is to discuss the strategic implications, promise, and readiness for Implementation of Presidential … [Read more…]

Paul Pogba facing lengthy ban after B sample confirms positive drugs test

Former Manchester United player Paul Pogba faces a four-year suspension after his testosterone B sample tested positive. The France international has not played for Juventus since he was banned following the discovery that he had tested positive for testosterone. Pogba was chosen for a random test following the Old Lady’s 3-0 win against Udinese on … [Read more…]

Police Says Nurse’s Injections Caused Chain Reaction Leading To Mohbad’s Death

The Lagos State Police Command says there are indications that the injections an auxiliary nurse identified as Ms Feyisayo Ogedengbe administered to the late Mohbad caused a chain of reactions that led to the Afrobeats singer’s death. Mohbad, whose real name is Ilerioluwa Aloba, died on September 12 at the age of 27. His death has since … [Read more…]

NIPR President, Ike Neliaku headlines 3rd Frontier Discourse Public Lecture and Awards as Keynote Speaker

Organisers of the Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards have announced Dr. Ike Neliaku as the Keynote Speaker at the third edition of the annual public lecture and awards. In a brief statement made available to newsmen in Enugu, the organisers, Pacesetter Frontier Magazine noted that Dr. Ike Neliaku will speak on the … [Read more…]

World Teachers’ Day: Three Oyo Teachers Rewarded by Federal Government

…Oyo Making Teaching Profession Attractive- TESCOM Chair Three teachers from Oyo state, won awards in various categories of the 2023 Presidential Teachers and School Excellence Award at the Eagle’s square, Abuja, according to a statement sent to Pacesetter. This was announced by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Abdulwaheed Adelabu, during the … [Read more…]