The Chief of Air Staff Air (CAS) Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao has raised the alarm over the high cost of JET A-1 (Aviation fuel) in the country. Amao said the development, if not urgently tackled by the government, was capable of adversely affecting the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) operations. Since the anti-terror war commenced, NAF … [Read more…]
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions says its findings after interface with government agencies revealed that corruption is more endemic in the civil service than in other sectors. According to the chairman of the committee, Senator Ayo Akinyelure (PDP, Ondo), civil servants are more corrupt than the political class. He stated this … [Read more…]
2023: Council of Traditional Rulers of the 3 senatorial zones endorse Enugu PDP guber candidate, Mbah Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Since the end of his ‘Thank You’ tour to the 17 local government areas of the state on his emergence, the Enugu State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, flag-bearer, Barr Peter Mbah, has witnessed endorsements by the … [Read more…]
One year after the debut of the Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards of The Pacesetter Frontier Magazine, the Magazine is set to hold its second edition (Frontier Discourse 2.0) in 2022. Frontier Discourse 2.0, which is billed to hold in Enugu, was birthed in 2021 as part of the contributions of The … [Read more…]
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for calling on Nigerians to shun ‘money bags’ politicians. Obi made this commendation in a statement via his verified Twitter handle on Wednesday. He said, “I share fully in the sentiments and views attributed to H.E President @MBuhari on the need to resist … [Read more…]
The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has accused the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, of whipping up sentiments through the church. Obi, who is fast gaining popularity, especially on social media, has made several visits to churches, where he was warmly received. In an interview with … [Read more…]
The National Working Committee (NWC) of All Progressives Congress (APC) and members of the party’s Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) have resolved to meet to harmonise the differences in the composition of the presidential campaign council. The leadership of the party also promised to sort out every grey areas delaying the composition of the council before … [Read more…]
Former media aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has slammed the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu over his visit to the former President. Reacting and sharing pictures from the visit on Wednesday, Omokri hailed Jonathan’s composure amid what he described as attacks on him by Tinubu from 2010 to 2015, saying … [Read more…]
The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed worry over the prolonged strike embarked upon by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. Obi, in a tweet via his verified Twitter handle on Wednesday, regretted that universities have been closed for six months on students and tertiary education in the country. He … [Read more…]
Leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Enugu State, yesterday, stormed the ‘Buhari House’ national secretariat of the party and demanded the immediate sack of Mr. Ugochukwu Agballah-led State Working Committee. The leaders were led by former Senate President and South East leader in the defunct Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, CECPC, of … [Read more…]
Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate in 2023 polls, has met with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. The meeting is in continuation of Mr Tinubu’s nationwide consultation with critical stakeholders ahead of the 2023 elections. Mr Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State and one of APC’s national leaders met with … [Read more…]
President Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday, told state governors who are members of his party, APC, that his government would not interfere in the 2023 elections. The APC governors visited the Nigerian leader in Abuja on Tuesday and details of their discussion were contained in a statement by the president’s spokesperson, Femi Adesina. According to Mr Adesina, … [Read more…]