The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that, in furtherance of the ongoing military onslaught on terrorists in the North West of the country, troops of Operation Fasan Yamma, between 20-21 January 2025, neutralised the second-in-command of notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji, Aminu Kanawa. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, who made this … [Read more…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the 2025 economic indices indicate a positive outlook, with the nation’s GDP expected to accelerate to 4.17 percent for faster economic growth. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Muhammad Abdullahi, Deputy Governor, Economic Policy Directorate, CBN, revealed this on Tuesday during the 11th … [Read more…]
…as NiDCOM Chairman lauds governor’s investment in infrastructure, security Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged the Nigeria diaspora community to consider Enugu as their first choice of investment destination, stressing that his administration has created robust mechanisms to facilitate their investment process and ensure high return on investment. This was even as the … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of Nigeria’s Ex Deputy Senate President, Sen. Prof. Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria after her incarceration in the United Kingdom, PACESETTER can confirm. Beatrice who is presently in Abuja, according to an anonymous source who is a close political associate of the Ekweremadus and who spoke to a … [Read more…]
The Nigerian telecommunications industry is set for significant changes as operators implement the tariff adjustments approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The NCC approved a cap of 50 per cent increase in telecom tariffs, but clarified that this adjustment may not apply uniformly across all operators. Subscribers are concerned about the potential impact on … [Read more…]
Lawsuits challenging Trump’s order filed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Washington state Democratic-led states argue executive order violates U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment Plaintiffs cite U.S. Supreme Court’s 1898 birthright citizenship ruling Democratic-led states and civil rights groups filed a slew of lawsuits challenging U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to roll back birthright citizenship on Tuesday … [Read more…]
Retail outlets owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have raised the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, from N965 to N990 per litre in the Federal Capital Territory. They also increased their price in Lagos from N925 to N960 per litre. This is even as the price of crude … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured Ogoni leaders on Tuesday in Abuja that his administration would prioritise peace, justice, and sustainable development in the area. At a meeting at the State House in Abuja, President Tinubu passionately called for unity and reconciliation, urging the Ogoni people to set aside historical grievances and work together to achieve … [Read more…]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has sworn in the new Chairman of the State Universal Education Board (SUBEB), and six commissioners. Also sworn in were members of Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOGPADEC), Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC), and State Secondary Education Board (SSEB). Addressing the newly sworn in … [Read more…]
Chairman, Board of Trustees of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has said he would not join issues with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, despite his disparaging outburst against him. Wabara made the statement in Umuahia while fielding questions from journalists. The PDP BoT chairman’s comments came as the … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is stabilising the economy through bold socio-economic reforms aimed at revitalising critical sectors, reducing poverty and restoring public confidence, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun said yesterday. The administration, he affirmed, would focus on major infrastructural projects this year to stimulate growth and job creation. Edun, who appeared before … [Read more…]
Donald Trump’s government is set to recognise only two genders, male and female. The move will come as part of a swathe of executive orders the incoming president will sign on his first day back in the White House. It is one of two branded as “common sense” orders and will end all federal funding … [Read more…]