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Fire has gutted a part of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). As at the time of filing this report, the cause of the fire outbreak remains unknown but a source at the Federal Fire Service said firefighters are at the scene. We will update this when we have more … [Read more…]

The monthly Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of Kogi State has risen from N300 million to N1.5 billion in the last seven years. Governor Yahaya Bello made this revelation while fielding questions during a two-day training organised for crime and politics reporters in Abuja. Gov Bello, while x-raying his administration in the last seven years, said … [Read more…]

…says $30bn GDP achievable Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, Sunday, told all political appointees that they would be assessed by the performance benchmarks set for all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), saying the administration was in a hurry to deliver on its campaign promises. Mbah stated this in his closing remarks at a … [Read more…]

Thousands of Igbos across the globe to gather in Enugu as Gov Peter Mbah plays host to the historic IGBO DAY CELEBRATION Theme: IGBO KUNIE…Many heroes/legends of Igbo Origin to be honoured.Date: 29th September,2023Venue: Michael Okpara Square, EnuguTime: 10: am Prompt. Under the Distinguished Chairmanship of Engr Prince Arthur Ezeh (Ozoigbondu), Ezenukpo! Host: His Excellency … [Read more…]

Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, has reportedly gifted a 13 year old boy, Greatness Ebisike, 10 million naira for his mathematical prowess. Narrating the story in a statement sent to Pacesetter, Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji, Ex Governor Dave Umahi’s Commissioner for Information, said the remarkable incident took place in Lagos … [Read more…]

Abuja residents on Friday took to the Unity Fountain for a candlelight procession in honour of the late singer Mohbad. The Lagos-born Ilerioluwa Aloba died last week in what many have described as questionable circumstances. Mohbad’s demise has continued to generate conversations among Nigerians with many taking to the streets to demand justice. To further amplify the calls for … [Read more…]

Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso, recently nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has formally assumed duty in an acting capacity, as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), pending his confirmation by the Senate. This follows the resignation of Mr. Godwin Emefiele as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Similarly, the Deputy-Governors-Designate … [Read more…]

The US Department of State has advised Americans to reconsider travelling to Nigeria “due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed gangs.” Following its travel advisory update done on Wednesday, the US noted that some areas “have increased risk”. It advised its citizens against travelling to Borno, Yobe, Kogi, and northern Adamawa states due … [Read more…]

Bandits on Friday morning abducted an unspecified number of students from the Federal University of Gusau. The bandits in large numbers were also said to have invaded the Sabon-Gida community of the Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Three hostels were attacked and all the students in there were taken away by the bandits. … [Read more…]

The procession to honour late Afrobeats singer Mohbad on Thursday evening ended in pandemonium as police dispersed youths who gathered at Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State. Following last Tuesday’s passing of the 27-year-old under controversial circumstances, there has been public outrage with calls for a “thorough” investigation. The official candlelight procession in Mohbad’s honour was held at … [Read more…]

The Police have said the autopsy of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, has been completed. The Police made this known on its X (Twitter) page on Thursday night. Recall that Lagos State Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, had earlier announced that Mohbad’s body was exhumed for autopsy. “The Police wish to inform the public … [Read more…]