Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has issued a fresh warning to the 18 political parties that fielded candidates for next year’s general elections to desist from any form of abuse languages or hate speeches ahead of Wednesday’s campaign kick-off. It specifically urged all the registered parties to critically study and pay attention to the provisions … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has directed all vice-chancellors of its institutions to re-open schools and allow students to resume academic activities. The directive came through the National Universities Commission (NUC), following the National Industrial Court ruling last week ordering the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off the over seven months of industrial … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council (PCC) has assured APC governors that it has not jettisoned the names submitted by them. The clarification became imperative following reports that Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), the umbrella body of the governors elected on APC platform, were ready to sabotage the party and its presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola … [Read more…]
The people of Ozalla have endorsed their son, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, (APGA) Frank Nweke Jr. on Sunday, September 25. Nweke, a son of Ishi-Ozalla, in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu was greeted with celebration, laudable commendations, prayers and the presentation of the sacred Ofo. Presenting the Ofo, … [Read more…]
The Editorial Board of The Pacesetter Frontier Magazine, organisers of the Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards, has announced an end of the voting process to determine the recipients of the 2022 Awards. In a statement made available to news men by the Ag. Editor in Chief of the magazine, Daberechukwu Egbo, she … [Read more…]
There were indications at the weekend that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and his supporters have returned to the trenches to fashion out new strategies on how to not only remove Senator Iyorchia Ayu as national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but also install former governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, as … [Read more…]
SECRETARY of the Interim National Working Committee, NWC, of All Progressives Congress, APC, in the United Kingdom, Chief Momoh Obaro, weekend, said one of the reasons Nigerians in the Diaspora are rooting for the APC Presidential Candidate, Bola Tinubu, in the 2023 general elections is because of his success, competence and track-records as a former … [Read more…]
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has promised to ensure that 100 million poor Nigerians have access to free medical services through an integrated health insurance scheme if elected. He spoke at Success Conference in Abakiliki, Ebonyi State over the weekend. “Given the role of health in reinforcing education in the … [Read more…]
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has said he foresees a better future for Nigeria, as the nation prepares to celebrate its 62nd independence anniversary. He spoke during the Independence Anniversary Service held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, yesterday. The Secretary to Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, heads of security agencies, other top government … [Read more…]
Frank Nweke Jr., the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Enugu State, has highlighted the need for infrastructural development in the quest to establish Enugu as a technology and innovation destination. He shared this thought while engaging with members of the Tech Community and young tech enthusiasts at CodeJam, a competitive … [Read more…]
The former Minister of Power, Prof Barth Nnaji has disclosed how he rejected free gubernatorial tickets offered to him by different political parties in Enugu State because of his resolve to support the governorship aspiration of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Peter Mbah ahead of the 2023 general elections. Speaking in … [Read more…]
Special Assistant to Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Media, Kelvin Ebiri, has denied reports making the rounds that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu, once offered a senatorial ticket to the Rivers State governor. Ebiri, in a statement in Port Harcourt on Saturday, described the news, which was … [Read more…]