…says $30bn GDP achievable Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, Sunday, told all political appointees that they would be assessed by the performance benchmarks set for all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), saying the administration was in a hurry to deliver on its campaign promises. Mbah stated this in his closing remarks at a … [Read more…]
Two years after the debut of the Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards organised by Pacesetter Frontier, the Magazine is set to hold its third edition, Frontier Discourse 3.0. The Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture and Awards which is billed to hold in Enugu on Saturday, November 18, 2023, was birthed in 2021 … [Read more…]
Thousands of Igbos across the globe to gather in Enugu as Gov Peter Mbah plays host to the historic IGBO DAY CELEBRATION Theme: IGBO KUNIE…Many heroes/legends of Igbo Origin to be honoured.Date: 29th September,2023Venue: Michael Okpara Square, EnuguTime: 10: am Prompt. Under the Distinguished Chairmanship of Engr Prince Arthur Ezeh (Ozoigbondu), Ezenukpo! Host: His Excellency … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, has reportedly gifted a 13 year old boy, Greatness Ebisike, 10 million naira for his mathematical prowess. Narrating the story in a statement sent to Pacesetter, Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji, Ex Governor Dave Umahi’s Commissioner for Information, said the remarkable incident took place in Lagos … [Read more…]
The Benue State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Makurdi has upheld the election of Governor Hyacinth Alia of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The tribunal dismissed the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Titus Uba, challenging the election held on the March 18 for lack of jurisdiction to entertain the … [Read more…]
Abuja residents on Friday took to the Unity Fountain for a candlelight procession in honour of the late singer Mohbad. The Lagos-born Ilerioluwa Aloba died last week in what many have described as questionable circumstances. Mohbad’s demise has continued to generate conversations among Nigerians with many taking to the streets to demand justice. To further amplify the calls for … [Read more…]
Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso, recently nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has formally assumed duty in an acting capacity, as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), pending his confirmation by the Senate. This follows the resignation of Mr. Godwin Emefiele as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Similarly, the Deputy-Governors-Designate … [Read more…]
The US Department of State has advised Americans to reconsider travelling to Nigeria “due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed gangs.” Following its travel advisory update done on Wednesday, the US noted that some areas “have increased risk”. It advised its citizens against travelling to Borno, Yobe, Kogi, and northern Adamawa states due … [Read more…]
The Honourable Member representing Nkanu East constituency at the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Okey Mba, has congratulated Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah of Enugu State on the affirmation of his election as governor by the tribunal. Mba who made this known in a press statement signed by him and released by his media office … [Read more…]
Bandits on Friday morning abducted an unspecified number of students from the Federal University of Gusau. The bandits in large numbers were also said to have invaded the Sabon-Gida community of the Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Three hostels were attacked and all the students in there were taken away by the bandits. … [Read more…]
The procession to honour late Afrobeats singer Mohbad on Thursday evening ended in pandemonium as police dispersed youths who gathered at Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State. Following last Tuesday’s passing of the 27-year-old under controversial circumstances, there has been public outrage with calls for a “thorough” investigation. The official candlelight procession in Mohbad’s honour was held at … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu As celebrations continue to trail the declaration of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State as the duly elected by total valid votes casted and winner of the March 18 governorship election by the Enugu Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, the Executive Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government, Hon. Uchenna Calistus Ejim, has led … [Read more…]