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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to train a high-profile delegation from its Benin Republic counterpart, the Commission Electorale Nationale Autonomie (CENA), during a study visit to Nigeria on how to conduct successful elections. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this while receiving the 12-member delegation, comprising National Commissioners, Directors, and key staff, on … [Read more…]

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported an increase in Nigeria’s headline inflation to 34.60% in November 2024, marking a 0.72 percentage point rise from 33.88% in October. On a year-on-year basis, this represents a significant jump of 6.40 percentage points compared to 28.20% recorded in November 2023. Month-on-month inflation, however, showed a marginal … [Read more…]

The lawsuit seeking the removal of President Bola Tinubu from office has been dismissed by the Supreme Court. Filed by Ambrose Aworu, the presidential candidate of the Hope Democratic Party in the 2019 general elections, the suit sought Tinubu’s removal based on Central Intelligence Agency and drug allegations. On Monday, December 16, 2024, the apex … [Read more…]

Nigeria has paid N85 billion and $54 million, fulfilling its part of the 2023/2024 levy imposed on member states by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission. This was disclosed by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Touray, during his opening address at the 66th Ordinary Session of the Authority of … [Read more…]

Not less than 20 persons have been killed when a wooden boat capsized while crossing with passengers on River Benue from Agatu local government area of Benue State to the neighbouring Nasarawa State. Our correspondent gathered from a local that most of the victims were traders and that they were heading back to Nasarawa State … [Read more…]

…Lists plans on railway, aviation, electricity, others Chetanne Chinelo & Chinelo Anekwe, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has rendered an account of his stewardship in the eighteen months of his administration to the citizens and residents of Enugu State. Mbah who engaged extensively with the people of Enugu State in a … [Read more…]

Workers in Ebonyi State Civil service will receive One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira each as 2024 Christmas Bonus from the State Government. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Monday Uzor. According to the state, Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru announced this at a State banquet organized in … [Read more…]

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a N500 million bail to Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, on Friday. Bello was on trial for a 16-count charge of fraud to the tune of N80 billion. While presiding over the court session on Friday, Justice Emeka Nwite ordered that Bello must produce two … [Read more…]

The Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah is set to hold another town hall meeting with the citizens and residents of Enugu State, PACESETTER can confirm. In a public announcement signed by the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the townhall will hold tomorrow, Saturday, December 14, 2024. The full … [Read more…]

The National Economic Council (NEC) will make a decision on the establishment of state police in January, following submissions from 36 states on the matter. However, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has yet to present its position. This was disclosed by Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, during a briefing after the NEC meeting, which was … [Read more…]

The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on Thursday, issued a warrant compelling the Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to appear before the Senate Committee on Works. The warrant follows the company’s refusal to respond to earlier summons regarding an abandoned project, despite receiving federal funds for its execution. Addressing the matter, … [Read more…]

The Nigerian National Assembly’s joint assembly will hear President Bola Tinubu’s presentation of the 2025 budget on Tuesday, December 17. Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, revealed this at Thursday’s plenary session. The budget presentation will be held in the House of Representatives’ chamber, Akpabio declared. Last Tuesday, President Tinubu transmitted the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper … [Read more…]