Elder statesman and former civilian governor of old Anambra State, Chief Jim Nwobodo has hosted Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, and Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at his country home, Amechi Awkunanaw, Enugu, where the leaders held strategic discussions on the position of the Igbo in Nigeria’s political arrangement. As political alignments and realignments continue … [Read more…]
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru says the Ebonyi State government has procured three aircraft to launch a state-owned airline aimed at boosting economic activity. The governor disclosed this in his New Year broadcast to residents on January 1, 2026, adding that the aircraft are expected to arrive in the state before the end of the month. … [Read more…]
Hon. Chukwuma Ogbodo, Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area in Enugu State, has presented a ₦8.2 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the legislative council of the local government. The proposal, tagged “Budget of Sustainability,” was laid before lawmakers on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Ogbodo said the focus of the 2026 … [Read more…]
As the nation welcomes the year 2026, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says there will be no room for complacency on the part of his administration, promising accelerated consolidation of the gains made in the past two and a half years. Mbah also described 2026 as a year of quantum leap for … [Read more…]
Fellow Compatriots, I welcome you all to 2026, with gratitude to God and confidence in our collective resolve that this new year will be a more prosperous one for our nation, our citizens, and all who call Nigeria home. During 2025, we sustained the momentum on our major reforms. We had a fiscal reset and … [Read more…]
The Bauchi State Government has formally accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of engaging in politically motivated persecution, abuse of prosecutorial powers and actions capable of endangering public safety, following the arrest, detention and prosecution of senior officials of the state government. In a strongly worded petition dated December 31, 2025, and addressed … [Read more…]
Princess Adaku Ogbu Aguocha, popularly known as Ada Ogbu, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending her 14-year membership of the party in Enugu State. Ogbu, a former APC senatorial candidate and one of the party’s most prominent figures in the state, announced her resignation in a letter dated December 30, 2025, addressed … [Read more…]
Igbo Archbishops and Bishops, in collaboration with Ohanaeze Ndigbo, have declared the last Saturday of January each year as the Igbo World Day of Adoration and Thanksgiving, with the maiden observance scheduled for January 31, 2026. The declaration is contained in a statement issued by representatives of Igbo archbishops and bishops under the platform Igbo … [Read more…]
By Dr. Samson Abanni The President’s recent directive to the National Assembly, urging the legislative machinery to begin crafting laws for the establishment of State Police, marks a Rubicon crossed. It is a sombre admission that the federal security apparatus—an edifice straining under its own weight—can no longer guarantee the safety of the interior. By … [Read more…]
Support groups backing Mr. Peter Obi for the 2027 presidential race have announced the formation of a Quad Steering Committee to coordinate mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to a statement made available to PACESETTER by a top member of Peter Obi’s inner caucus who asked to remain anonymous, the committee brings … [Read more…]
The Alumni Association of Special Science School, Ihe, has announced plans to hold its 2026 reunion alongside the official launch of a ₦1 billion school building project. The event is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the International Conference Centre, opposite Okpara Square, Enugu, and will commence at 10:00 a.m. prompt. It is expected … [Read more…]
Former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, has declared his intention to contest the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Bello made the declaration during a visit to the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, where he met with traditional rulers, religious leaders and other stakeholders from the senatorial district. A video of the … [Read more…]