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The 34 House of Representatives members who sponsored the bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide for a six-year single term for the president have resolved to reintroduce the bill. Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP-Imo) said this in a statement in Abuja on Friday, following the rejection of the bill on Nov. 21 during plenary. … [Read more…]
Following the announcement of the date and modalities for the 4th Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series [African Edition] scheduled to hold virtually on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, by 4.30pm, organisers of the event, Pacesetter Frontier Magazine, have announced Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor as the Keynote Speaker for the 4th edition of the lecture. Disclosing this … [Read more…]
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has rallied Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s agenda for a prosperous and resilient Nigeria. Nnaji, who said that sustainable development lies at the heart of the country’s priorities, made the remarks at the National Launch of the Grand Challenges Nigeria Project, at Banquet Hall, Aso … [Read more…]
…Injects N50Bn Into Road Projects Governor Umo Eno has announced plans to inject 50 billion naira into ongoing public infrastructure projects in Akwa Ibom State between now and December 2024 to expedite their completion. However, as a condition, contractors must undertake not to embark on Christmas vacation this year, instead taking advantage of the dry … [Read more…]
…Pushes for a paradigm shift …Why Enugu is Spending 33% of annual budget on education Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called for a paradigm shift in says Nigeria’s current education model,saying it cannot deliver the much-needed speedy development and economic transformation. Mbah therefore, advocated for a shift from rote or memorisation to experiential … [Read more…]
Organisers of the Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series, Pacesetter Frontier Magazine, have unveiled the modalities for the 4th edition of the public lecture which will be entirely virtual. According to the Magazine, the Lecture which is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, by 4.30pm (WAT) is expected to have guests joining in … [Read more…]
In recognition of the outstanding initiatives shaping public relations practice within and outside the nation, the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management has appointed Dr. Ike Neliaku, President, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) as a member of the Africa Regional Council of the world’s Public Relations body. This appointment which was ratified … [Read more…]
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…]
Prince Onochie Jon-Igwesi has been appointed the Secretary of Local Government, Nkanu West Local Government Area, Enugu State. The appointment which took immediate effect followed his taking of oath of office and swearing-in on Monday, November 11, 2024 at the council headquarters in Agbani, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. Performing the swearing-in, … [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…]