…Egypt says sees ‘positive signals’ over possible truce extension …Israeli military spokesman expects 13 Israeli hostages to be freed Saturday Hamas was expected to release a second group of Israelis on Saturday under a deal to allow an exchange of 50 hostages for Palestinian prisoners, and Egypt indicated the four-day truce could be extended by … [Read more…]
Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Yemi Cardoso said yesterday that the apex bank will soon introduce a new set of foreign exchange laws and guidelines to address naira depreciation and achieve exchange rate stability. The CBN, according to him, will also conduct a new recapitalisation exercise for the banking industry, by directing … [Read more…]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, yesterday, declared that he would not contest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Wike reiterated his commitment to the success of the Tinubu administration even as he explained that the quest for justice was the main reason he and four other … [Read more…]
As part of measures to improve healthcare delivery and bring healthcare services closer to the people, the Enugu State Government is currently building 260 brand new type – 2 primary healthcare centres across the state. This was disclosed by the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, when he received in audience the Minister of State for … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s Federal Government has restated its commitment to outstanding quality, value for money, innovation, responsiveness, fast deliveries and technical expertise in road infrastructure development in Nigeria. This was contained in the message of the Honorable Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi made available to Pacesetter and signed by Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji the Minister’s Chief … [Read more…]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) on Wednesday said it has made a robust plan for the supply of petroleum products sufficient to last beyond the ember months and the New Year festivities. Olufemi Soneye, the chief corporate communications officer of the company, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Mr Soneye said Mele … [Read more…]
The Court of Appeal has insisted that its judgment sacking Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf stands. This is amidst the controversy trailing the contradictions in the certified true copy (CTC) of the judgment. The CTC showed that in the lead judgment delivered by Justice Moore Aseimo Abraham Adumein, the judge held in one of … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has charged Nigerians to emulate the selflessness, hard work and sense of excellence of the emeritus Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Anthony Okonkwo Gbuji. This was even as Pope Francis lauded the pastoral works and spiritual fervour of the retired clergy. He gave the advice on … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Senate has approved the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP). The approval followed the presentation of the report of a Senate Joint Committee, chaired by Senator Sani Musa, after the panel scrutinized details of the estimates proposed by the various federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) in the fiscal … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The family of Late Chief Patrick Onyeke of Amalla Orba in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State has announced Friday, November 24, 2023 for the burial of their Matriach, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Nnemuruoha Chief Mrs Theresa Onyeke who died at 100. In an invitation signed by Chief Chuma Onyeke, … [Read more…]
The Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, CON and the Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Shuaib Audu have resolved to synergize and strategize in tapping into the opportunities in Ajaokuta Steel Plant for the development of road infrastructure in Nigeria. In a statement made available to Pacesetter and signed by Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji, … [Read more…]
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed a petition filed by the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Umar Ardo, challenging the election of Ahmadu Fintiri as Adamawa State governor. Delivering ruling, Justice Ugochukwu Ogakwu affirmed a previous decision of the Tribunal led by Justice Theodora Uloho, which had dismissed Ardo’s petition … [Read more…]