2021 Democracy Edition’s Personality of the Time- Amb. Dr. Ugwu Ikechukwu Odo Amb. Dr. Ugwu Ikechukwu Odo is a miracle to humanity. He betters and saves lives on a daily basis as a doctor, philanthropist, educator, a pillar of motivation, a pillar of positive example, a true definition of what it means to conquer impossibilities, … [Read more…]
Breaking: Ugwuanyi, Nwobodo, Debo, Nnaji, Ezeilo, Onu, others, emerge in the Frontier Discourse~The Pacesetter Frontier Magazine’s Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards. Following the recently concluded Nominations for Awards in some categories by The Pacesetter Frontier Magazine for her maiden Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards dubbed Frontier Discourse, and the entire voting process which … [Read more…]
Afghans brace for Taliban rule after militants take control of Kabul Thousands scramble to flee country as US says all embassy staff have relocated to airport. Afghans were bracing themselves for life under strict Islamic rule on Monday after the Taliban drove the US-backed government of Ashraf Ghani from power to establish control of Kabul. … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council has outlawed girl-child marriage and other forms of gender-based harmful practices in the state. This is contained in a communique issued at the end of a multi stakeholders’ strategic conference between the council and WomenAid Collective. The conference was organised in partnership with the Ford Foundation … [Read more…]
Amidst the so-called “harsh economy” which has necessitated a poor living condition for most Nigerians, suffice to say that there are still small businesses which can yield an appreciable return on investment (ROI) when viewed against the backdrop of lucrative startups in the country. However, in the day-to-day running of business, players in … [Read more…]
Kano Hisbah says those sharing Buahri’s son’s pre-wedding photos online have sinned The Kano State Hisbah Board has prohibited the sharing of pre-wedding photos of the daughter of Emir of Kano Zahrah Bayero, saying it is a sin. Pre-wedding photos showing exposed shoulders of Ms Zahrah has elicited much criticism for Hisbah, a religious police … [Read more…]
By Magnus Emuji Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has underscored the importance of tourism development towards reducing unemployment in any society. Okowa stated this in Asaba in a keynote address during the launching of Senior Secondary Tourism Books for written by the Chairman of the Board of Directors in … [Read more…]
The Director General (DG) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said the contributions of Nigerians at home and abroad could positively impact the nation’s economy to bring about peaceful coexistence, and that remittances from those in Diaspora have brought about development of rural areas and sustenance of the economy. … [Read more…]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, has intensified community sensitisation on cholera and other severe acute diarrhea diseases outbreaks in the nation’s capital, as death toll leaps from 54 to 60. FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, who spoke at the continuation of community sensitisation on cholera and other severe acute diarrhoea … [Read more…]
United States music producer, Kanye West, has confirmed the release of his new album Donda. The release date of the album was aired during Game 6 of the NBA finals on Tuesday, according to Hollywood Reporters. The announcement, which was revealed via a commercial ad for Beats by Dre headphones, stated that … [Read more…]
No fewer than 30 suspects have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission during a raid on Parktonian Hotel in the Lekki area of Lagos State. During the raid on Tuesday, the operatives were alleged to have gained entry into the occupants’ rooms by seizing the master cards from … [Read more…]
The Abuja division of the Federal High Court will on September 27 rule on the propriety or otherwise of the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) taking over the case file of former Imo state Governor, Ikedi Ohakim. Ohakim is facing trial before the court alongside Chinedu Okpareke, over an allegation that … [Read more…]