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President Bola Tinubu has condemned the death of a news anchor with Arise News Television, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who lost her life following a robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. This is also as the 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and his Labour Party counterpart, Mr Peter Obi both expressed shock at … [Read more…]
…Condoles with Arise News family Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the death of Arise News’ anchor, producer, and reporter, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, following an armed robbery attack in her residence in Katampe District, Abuja, describing it as a heavy loss to both her medium and the entire Nigerian … [Read more…]
…promises ROI, security as leaders empower youths with scholarships In a historic step towards charting a new course for development, the people of Nkerefi in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State on Sunday rolled out the vast economic opportunities available in their community, assuring investors of high returns on investment while declaring unflinching … [Read more…]
Arise News Channel has announced the death of its journalist, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who was killed during an armed robbery at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja on Monday, September 29. The 29-year-old broadcaster, fondly known as Sommie, was a news anchor, reporter, and producer who had become a familiar and trusted face on … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 as public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora on this historic occasion. Dr Tunji-Ojo in the statement signed by … [Read more…]
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday declared Professor Pat Utomi’s attempt to form a shadow government illegal, unlawful, and unconstitutional. Delivering judgment in a suit filed by the Department of State Services (DSS), Justice James Omotosho held that Utomi and his associates cannot use the guise of association rights to justify activities deemed … [Read more…]
The Labour Party’s governorship candidate in Anambra State, Dr. George Moghalu, has dismissed claims made by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) deputy governorship candidate, Dr. Ndubuisi Nwobu, who questioned the legitimacy of his candidacy ahead of the upcoming election. In a press release issued on Monday, 29th September, 2025 and made available to PACESETTER, Dr. … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has invoked provisions of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Act to approve a mandatory compliance with the national policy for the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) as a requirement for mobilisation into or exemption from the scheme. The compliance directive, which is in line with Sections 2(4)(4) and 16(1)(C) of … [Read more…]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed sale of premium motor spirit (PMS) in Naira less than 24 hours after suspending the sale. The reversal of the earlier decision followed the intervention of the Chairman of the Naira for Crude Transaction Committee, Dr. Zacch Adedeji who is the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). … [Read more…]
The Enugu Innovative Youths (EIY) has unveiled plans for a landmark event, the Enugu Leadership and Business Summit, which will feature an interactive session with the Executive Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah. The summit, with the theme “Building a New Generation of Leaders,” is billed to take place on Saturday, … [Read more…]
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has dissolved the Management of the State’s Pension Board set up by the immediate psst Sole Administrator of the State, Vice Admiral Ikot Ibas, rtd. Fubara disclosed this decision in a public announcement, Friday evening, signed by The State’s Head of Sevice, Dr. Mrs Inyingi S.I. Brown. … [Read more…]
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has suspended the sale of petrol in naira, a move that has unsettled fuel marketers and heightened concerns over possible pressure on pump prices and the foreign exchange market. In an email sent to customers at 6:42 pm on Friday, the refinery announced that the suspension will take effect from Sunday, … [Read more…]