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Mbah, Obi, Ex Govs Chime, Ugwuanyi, others grace golden anniversary of Bishop Gbuji as Mbah Charges Nigerians to Emulate Selflessness, Hard Work of Gbuji

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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…]

Nigerian Senate Approves 2024 – 2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework

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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…]

Concrete Roads Technology: Works, Steel Development Ministers Synergize on Ajaokuta Steel Plant Opportunities

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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…]

A’Court Upholds PDP’s Fintiri as Adamawa Governor

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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…]

Ex-President Buhari speaks on reason for introducing new naira during 2023 polls

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Former President Muhammadu Buhari has justified why the naira redesign policy was introduced during the 2023 general election period. Buhari made this revelation in his first interview since leaving office, which aired on Monday night on the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA). According to him, the naira redesign policy was intended to show Nigerians that there … [Read more…]

FOR THE RECORD: Full Text of Speech of Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom During the Presentation of the N845.6b 2024 Budget Proposal

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BEING THE ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PASTOR UMO ENO, GOVERNOR, AKWA IBOM STATE AT THE PRESENTATION OF THE 2024 BUDGET PROPOSALS TO AKWA IBOM STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, UYO, 21st NOVEMBER. 2024 PROTOCOL Mr. Speaker and Honourable Members INTRODUCTION 1.  I stand here today in this Hallowed Chamber, to fulfill a constitutional and cardinal responsibility … [Read more…]

A Nation Mired in Self-Deceit – By Oseloka Obaze

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Oseloka Henry Obaze as Keynote Speaker at the Maiden Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards

Impunity, duplicity and deceit are negative attributes of personal character. When these are wittingly contrived to become attributes of our national character, then we are as a nation mired in a quagmire. Edmund Burke, along with some great philosophers, offers insights as to why terrible things happen to good people and nations. In principle, they … [Read more…]

Judgements Sacking Governors Should Be Reviewed – Femi Falana

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Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, says the judgements of the appellate court sacking Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State and Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State should be reviewed because the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed in its duty to conduct proper elections in the country. Falana, who spoke on Channels Television’s Sunday … [Read more…]

Odengene Air Shuttle Acquires New Leonardo AW-139 To Boost Offshore Operations

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Odengene Air Shuttle (OAS) Helicopters; an offshore and allied aviation services company, has announced acquisition of a new equipment, 2023 model Leonardo AW-139. OAS, one of the leading indigenous helicopter companies with many years of experience, known for efficiency, safety and a multi-services provider in the sub-sector in a statement issued on Friday, said that … [Read more…]

Enugu: Gov’t plans intra-state rail, central terminal, logistics hubs; projects to add ₦47.5 billion to economy

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The Enugu State Government has unveiled the first phase of the Transport Infrastructure Project (TIP) which includes several world-class bus terminals, transport interchanges, logistics hubs, city gates and rail stations across the state, saying they would provide over 11,000 skilled and semi-skilled jobs for the youths and also attract at least ₦47.5 billion investment to … [Read more…]