The founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc and a former chairman of MTN Nigeria, Pascal Dozie, is dead. According to a statement issued by the family on Tuesday, the business tycoon died on Monday at the age of 85. Born on 9 April 1939, Dozie was raised in a Catholic home, with his father, … [Read more…]
China vowed on Tuesday to “fight to the end” against U.S. tariffs as some citizens railed against President Donald Trump after he singled out Beijing for further levies, setting the stage for a standoff between the world’s two largest economies. If Trump sticks to his plan for an additional 50% tariff on China unless it withdraws … [Read more…]
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Monday reacted to a viral report claiming that serving and retired generals and other top government functionaries contributed ransom for the release of former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Mahrazu Tsiga (rtd), insisting that the report is misleading. A statement by Acting Director of Defence … [Read more…]
Determined to combat cervical cancer in Nigeria, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has donated N1 billion to the National Cancer Fund. This significant contribution aims to strengthen the nation’s efforts in eliminating cervical cancer and providing much-needed support for those affected by the disease. During a meeting with the National Taskforce on Cervical Cancer Elimination, led … [Read more…]
Four popular Nigerian gospel singers lost their lives when they were involved in a fatal car accident along the Ikorodu/Sagamu Road in Ogun State. Ogun State Commander and Public information Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Florence Okupe, in a statement unveiled the victims as Evangelist Ayodeji Kekerejesu, Evangelist lyanu Joseph, Monjolajesu Oluwapamilerin … [Read more…]
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has commissioned the road leading to the Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri, naming it “Willie Obiano Boulevard” in honor of his predecessor, Chief Willie Obiano. Governor Soludo described the occasion as more than symbolic, emphasizing that it sends a strong message of unity, continuity, and respect for those who … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to ensure a Nigeria Police Force that is well-trained, well-motivated and well-equipped with modern tools and technology to effectively combat crime in Nigeria. This, he said, had become necessary to ensure the nation’s security forces are constantly “steps ahead of those who threaten the peace, welfare, and … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has pledged continuous improvement of Ease of Doing Business in the state. Mbah also pledged continuous support to Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, SMEs, which he described as the lifeblood of any economy. The governor gave the assurances at the weekend while declaring open the 36th edition of … [Read more…]
A faction of the Labour Party leadership led by Julius Abure faction has threatened to sanction the only governor produced by the party in the 2023 general election, Alex Otti for anti-party activities. In a statement shared on Labour Party’s official X handle, the party also cautioned its former presidential candidate in the 2023 general … [Read more…]
The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has called for an extension of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme from one year to two years. As shared in an official statement on NYSC’s Facebook page, the minister expressed his view during a meeting with the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, at the Ministry’s office … [Read more…]
Prince Dr. Nicholas Ukachukwu has emerged the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Anambra state. Defeating 3 other contestants in the governorship primaries held yesterday, April 5, 2025, in Awka, Ukachukwu garnered a total of 1,455 votes, PACESETTER gathered. According to a post on the official X handle of the All Progressives Congress, … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially invited the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, for questioning in connection with the violence that broke out during the recent Eid-el-Fitr procession in Kano, which resulted in the death of a local vigilante member. LEADERSHIP reports that the invitation followed a deadly incident that occurred on … [Read more…]