The journey to marital bliss turned into a nightmare as armed bandits abducted a newly-wed bride and her companions in Damari, Sabuwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State. The audacious attack occurred last Thursday when the bandits targeted a van transporting the wedding party in the Sabuwa area. During the assault, at least four … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, have issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice to the Federal Government. Their grouse is the non-implementation of the 16-point agreement between organised labour (NLC and TUC) and the Federal Government on October 2, 2023. Leaders of the NLC and TUC are sad … [Read more…]
In a groundbreaking initiative to empower Nano, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (NMSMEs) in Enugu State, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the Enugu State Government have joined forces to launch a N1 billion Matching Fund Programme. The signing ceremony was held at the SMEDAN headquarters in Abuja recently by … [Read more…]
A former Deputy Governor of Enugu State and PDP governorship aspirant in the concluded elections, His Excellency, Rev. Dr. Ralph Nwoye, has fixed Friday, February 9, 2024 for the burial of his late wife, Her Excellency, Rev. Mrs. Rita Ndidiamaka Nwoye. According to the schedule of funeral activities made available to Pacesetter in Enugu, her … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s cabinet ministers have held emergency meetings over the economy and food prices as the government comes under pressure over the fallout from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reforms. Protests broke out on Monday in northern Niger state where demonstrators, mostly women and youths, blocked a major road in the state capital Minna to demand help … [Read more…]
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has reiterated his commitment towards ensuring speedy completion of the Abakaliki ring road project. He gave the assurance when he received a delegation from Federal Ministry of Finance; Islamic Development Bank and African Development Bank Supervising Mission to Abakaliki Ring Road Project. The Governor said the … [Read more…]
The Senate has adjourned the quizzing of service chiefs over insecurity to February 13, 2024, to accommodate everyone involved in the management of security in the country. The security chiefs, who were present at the Senate chamber were billed to address the lawmaker on rising insecurity in the country today but the decision to widen … [Read more…]
…Says Without Political Will, Inaugurated Attack Helicopters Won’t Help Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria has been called upon to back up their recent acquisition of military hardware with commensurate legal and political instruments by designating attackers of sleepy Middlebelt communities as terrorists. Chima Christian, the Executive Director of Africa’s Morning Centre For Public Policy … [Read more…]
Ondo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps has intercepted some trucks loaded with arms and other dangerous weapons and charms from entering the state from the northern part of the country. Amotekun nabbed the suspects during operations that took place in three local government areas of the state.Parading the suspects in Akure, the state capital, … [Read more…]
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Yemi Cardoso, yesterday told members of the House of Representatives, that the task of stabilising the naira is the responsibility of all Nigerians. He spoke in Abuja while addressing the lawmakers to explain issues responsible for the foreign exchange challenges facing the nation. Cardoso’s presentation … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday night, returned to Nigeria after a two-week private visit to Paris, France. The presidential jet, NAF 001, touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 9 pm. The President was received by top government officials, including his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; Secretary … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has fixed Wednesday February 14 for the conduct of supplementary election in Taraba State and a new re-run election in Enugu State. This was contained in a post made by INEC on its verified X handle and signed by INEC National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education … [Read more…]