Senators from the South-east region of the country have resolved to consult with their state governments before making a final decision on the tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly. Under the aegis of the South-east Senators’ Forum, the senators said they would consult with their constituents and other relevant people in the zone … [Read more…]
Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has been granted bail by an Ekiti State Magistrate Court, in a defamation case filed by Afe Babalola. According to a post on his X verified handle, the 2023 African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, stated that Farotimi was granted N50m bail with a surety in the same … [Read more…]
Amstel Malta, Nigeria’s premium malt drink, has introduced its new sleek Can to retailers and distributors, PACESETTER reports. The unveiling which was done during a trade unveil event held on Sunday, December 8, 2024 in Enugu State was part of the milestone celebration of Amstel Malta’s 30 years of excellence, innovation and its commitment to … [Read more…]
South Korean authorities have imposed a travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is under investigation for his short-lived martial law declaration last Tuesday. Yoon narrowly survived an impeachment motion against him over the weekend, after MPs from his ruling People Power Party (PPP) boycotted the vote. PPP members said they had decided not to support … [Read more…]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has commenced the shortlisting of candidates for the interview stage of its 2024 recruitment exercise. This follows the recently concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Graduate Trainees and Experienced roles. Successful candidates have begun receiving interview invitation emails from the organisation. The email reads: “Thank you for participating in the … [Read more…]
Enugu State under the leadership of Dr. Peter Mbah, reduced its debt by $39.8 million, the highest by new state governors between June 2023 and June 2024, Statisense said at the weekend, citing data published by the Debt Management Office. A post on StatiSense X handle entitled, “2023 New Governors and Their External Debt Status … [Read more…]
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Sunday, said it was not yet the turn of the north to produce Nigeria’s president in 2027, warning that to do otherwise could undermine the nation’s unity and destroy her. He, therefore, advised the Northern interest groups to wait until 2031 before running for the … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejigged his list of nominees for the South East Development Commission (SEDC) board, replacing the initial chairman, Hon. Emeka Atuma, with Dr Emeka Nworgu. The President replaced all the three executive directors initially nominated and named two additional executive directors. The President also removed one of the board members, Donatus … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Police Command has successfully dismantled an interstate criminal syndicate specialised in armed robbery and financial fraud. This was achieved through coordinated operations involving the Emene Division, Crack, and Octopus Tactical Squads, alongside the Neighbourhood Watch Group, which led to the arrest of eight (8) male suspects and the recovery of firearms, ammunition, … [Read more…]
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has assured investors as well as members of the public of the administration’s business-friendly land administration, highlighting the importance of the anti-land-grabbing law, also known as the Enugu State Property Protection Law, in promoting transparency and accountability in the state’s land management system. Speaking at the investiture ceremony of … [Read more…]
Detained rights activist, Mr. Dele Farotimi, has been slammed with a fresh 12-count charge bordering on alleged false information to cause a breakdown of law and order. This comes as lawyers to the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Afe Babalola, urged Farotimi to prove his allegations against a legal luminary. The charge filed at … [Read more…]
The naira has recorded significant appreciation in the past five days, buoyed by Nigeria’s successful $2.2 billion Eurobond issuance and the launch of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS). This emerged as the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Friday, revealed that the country’s total merchandise trade increased to … [Read more…]