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Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Friday, signed the New Enugu City Development Agency Bill, Enugu State Geographical Information System Service Bill, and Enugu State Independence Electoral Commission, ENSIC, (Amendment) Bill into Law. Speaking during the signing, which was witnessed by the Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uchenna … [Read more…]

Inmates at the Jos Correctional Centre in Plateau State protested on Friday over the plan to reduce their food ration. They expressed dissatisfaction over the decision, a situation that forced the prison authorities to fire tear gas canisters and gunshots into the air to bring the situation under control. Sources at the correctional centre indicated … [Read more…]

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has called on states to be involved in the country’s power distribution and supply. He stated this on Wednesday during a meeting with Forum of Commissioners of Energy, made up of energy commissioners in the country. “When each of the  States starts getting involved, there would be healthy rivalry … [Read more…]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday criticised the recent protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), cautioning the Labour movement to know that it is not the only voice of Nigerians. The labour union, on Tuesday, embarked on a street protest across the country over the level of hardship following the removal of fuel subsidy. … [Read more…]

The management of the Enugu State Water Corporation (ESWC) has appealed to motorists and other road users in the state to exercise patience with it and use alternative routes to avoid traffic gridlock caused by the ongoing replacement of damaged water pipes around the Holy Ghost Cathedral/Ogbete Market axis. The Corporation said the major pipes … [Read more…]

…promises to commission Enugu Smart Schools, other projects The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has commended the commitment of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State towards his initiative in reshaping and strengthening education in the state. The VP, who spoke at the South East Business Roundtable and flag-off of the Light Up Nigeria … [Read more…]

…Mbah says fixing power will fix other sectors Vice President Kassim Shettima has said that Nigeria will fully work when the south east performs optimally in industrialization with adequate power supply. He equated the region with the Jews, whom he said are “practically mobile, economically enterprising and educationally ambitious.” The Vice President disclosed that he … [Read more…]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to shut down its services all over the country if labour members are attacked during its planned two-day protest beginning February 27, 2024. The Labour, in a statement on Sunday, signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, said there is no going back on the planned industrial action. The … [Read more…]

…says Our Fears are here but salutes the Resilience of Nigerians The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25th, 2023 election, Peter Obi has marked the anniversary of the event and raised some observations. According to a media release sent to Pacesetter, this was contained in a detailed speech he read at … [Read more…]

Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The Enugu State Young Farmers Association, ENSYFA, led by Mr. Kenneth Eze has revealed its plans to explore the practice of Sack-Farming as a means of abating the rising cost of food items and tackling farmer-herder crises in the country. The group proposed this during their courtesy visit to the Enugu State … [Read more…]