Gaza-Egypt border crossing set to reopen as Israeli troops prepare ground assault

…Israel says no ceasefire agreed in southern Gaza …Gaza endures another night of heavy Israeli bombing Israel said on Monday no ceasefire had been implemented in southern Gaza even though security sources in Egypt said a deal had been reached to allow foreigners out of the besieged Palestinian enclave and aid to be brought in. … [Read more…]

President Tinubu to convene FEC meeting today

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will today preside over the second Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Presidential spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed this to journalists on Sunday night. President Tinubu had on August 21, sworn in and inaugurated 45 ministers who attended the maiden cabinet meeting at the Council Chamber of … [Read more…]

Frontier Discourse 3.0: Over 23,000 votes polled as voting ends for nominees; more than 40 countries participate in process

Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards

The Editorial Board of Pacesetter Frontier Magazine, organisers of the Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards, have announced an end of the voting process to determine the recipients of honours at the Third Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture and Awards slated for Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Hotel Sunshine, Presidential Road, Independence Layout, … [Read more…]

[WATCH] Mbah Flags off Construction of New Enugu City, 40km dual carriageway, 71 Urban Roads

It was projects galore, Thursday, as the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, flagged off the construction of New Enugu City roads made up of 17km dual carriageway and feeder roads, 40km Owo-Ubahu-Amankanu-Neke-Ikem dual carriageway, and the construction/reconstruction of 71 urban roads in Enugu capital city. At the Premier Layout road project awarded to … [Read more…]

Israeli troops prepare for Gaza ground assault

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has pledged to launch a ground offensive in Gaza following Hamas’s surprise attack. Israeli forces continue pounding the Gaza Strip for a fifth day, killing at least 950 Palestinians. The death toll in Israel has climbed to 1,200 people. Israeli forces sharing ‘doctored’ video: Monitor The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor … [Read more…]

N170B Loan: Nweke charges Enugu state government to adopt transparency

…says borrowing for development should be consistent with Open Governance Partnership  Frank Nweke Jr has reacted to the approval of the N170 Billion loan by the Enugu State government, decrying the increase of the state’s debt profile by almost 100% and charging the administration to adopt the provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act. Nweke, who … [Read more…]

Enugu Police Operatives Smash Car Snatching Syndicate, Arrest One, Recover Snatched Lexus Jeep

…as CP Kanayo lauds operatives, says onslaught against unrepentant criminals shall be sustained Acting on credible information, Police Operatives serving in the Enugu State Command’s Awkunanaw Police Division, on 02/10/2023 at about 9.45 p.m., smashed a car snatching and stealing syndicate arresting one male suspect, Sunday Ogwa (male) aged 27. The Operatives also recovered a … [Read more…]

CJN Ariwoola pays glowing tribute to Late Justice CC Nweze

Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kayode Ariwoola has described the late Justice of the Supreme Court, Centus Nweze as a jurist of impeccable character who has contributed significantly to the enhancement of the Nigerian judiciary sector. Ariwoola said this during a valedictory Court session in honour of Late Nweze on Tuesday in Abuja. “Nweze … [Read more…]

Enugu: State Assembly Approves Mbah’s N170bn Loan Request for Capital Projects, others; as gov’t debunks sale of Hotel Presidential

The Enugu State House of Assembly has approved the request of the Governor Peter Mbah administration to source for a N170 billion facility to fund capital projects, among others, in the state. The lawmakers unanimously approved the request on Monday, saying that it would enable the government deliver on its mandate, especially in the provision … [Read more…]