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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has instructed electricity distribution companies (DisCos) not to demand payment from customers for replacing outdated or faulty meters that lack software upgrades. NERC highlighted concerns over reports that some DisCos were requiring customers to pay for meter replacements, an action that violates Order No. NERC/246/2021. The order mandates DisCos … [Read more…]

Governor Peter Mbah has congratulated Enugu State-born Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Onwe Adetshina, on her emergence as the first runner up at the Miss Universe 2024 Pageant in Mexico, saying she had demonstrated the perseverance and courage for which the people of the state were known. Mbah, who had earlier received Miss Onwe Adetshina in … [Read more…]

Warns Africa youth bulge could become a nightmare if… Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has charged Africa’s leaders at all levels on the revival of the ideals of broadmindedness, inclusivity, pan-Africanism, and selflessness espoused by the foremost nationalist and former President of Nigeria, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, to move the continent forward. This was … [Read more…]

The Traditional ruler of Amurri ancient kingdom in Nkanu West Council area6 of Enugu state, HRM, Igwe Dr. Charles Egbo Nwoye, has stressed the need for the preservation and propagation of the Igbo culture and tradition, saying posterity would not forgive the custodians if allowed to go into extinction. He posited that any race that … [Read more…]

…Inaugurates airport runway in Ebonyi State Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has inaugurated a 3.1 kilometer runway at the Wilberforce Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Onueke, Ebonyi State. She performed the ceremony on the margins of her visit to the state where she attended the 2024 Ebonyi Women’s Day celebration. She was joined at the … [Read more…]

The Enugu State Government is set to reinstall and unveil a statue depicting the 21 coal miners massacred in Enugu in 1949. This was disclosed to PACESETTER in a terse message by the Enugu State Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Dame Ugochi Madueke. Madueke’s message reads: “The statue of the 21 coal miners massacred 75 … [Read more…]

…Gov. Peter Mbah, Chief Uche Nnaji, Mr. Frank Nweke II, Nnolim Nnaji, other personalities in attendance Ikenna Igwe and Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu It was an outpouring of emotions and encomiums as Engr. Raymond Nwobodo Okenwa was laid to rest in his country-home in Oruku, Nkanu-East Local Government Area of Enugu State. The funeral which drew … [Read more…]

TheNational Judicial Council (NJC) has cleared five judges of misconduct allegations levelled against them and recommended 36 candidates for various judicial appointments in various states. NJC’s Deputy Director (Information), Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, announced this in a statement on Friday. The NJC, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CIN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, took the decisions at its … [Read more…]

…Canvasses Higher Status for 100-year Bigard Seminary Nigeria will soon have an institute dedicated to the study of robotics and artificial intelligence, thanks to a team of scientists and engineers led by Professor Bart Nnaji, founder and chairman of the Geometric Power Group. Nnaji, a former Minister of Science and Technology who later served as … [Read more…]

The Supreme Court has dismissed suits challenging the establishment and prosecutorial powers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC). The apex court described the suit as “selfish,” supporting not only the establishment of the anti-graft agencies but also their powers to … [Read more…]