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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the diversion of a Lagos-Abuja bound flight to Asaba on Sunday. To this end the authority has suspended the operations of two wet-leased aircraft in the fleet of the airline. It was learnt that the suspension was communicated to the airline via … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Senate has begun the process of reviewing and modifying the Cybercrime (Prohibition and Prevention) Act of 2015 with a view to taming cybercriminals and reducing the losses to online crimes estimated at over $500 million per year by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The Senate President Godswill Akpabio, during a recent public hearing … [Read more…]
SPEECH DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELENCY, BARR IFEANYI OSSAI, DEPUTY GOVERNOR, ENUGU STATE ON THE OCCASION OF THE THIRD FRONTIER DISCOURSE ANNUAL PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES AND AWARDS TAGGED “THE POST SUBSIDY ECONOMY – EXPLORING BOLD INITIATIVES FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY IN NIGERIA” ORGANISED BY PACESETTER FRONTIER MAGAZINE ON SATURDAY NOV 18. 2023 AT HOTEL SUNSHINE PRESIDENTIAL ROAD … [Read more…]
The Chief Justice Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has reiterated the judiciary’s determination not to be overwhelmed by the sentiments of the “mob” in their decisions. Following the rulings on electoral disputes, which led to the sacking of some governors and lawmakers, many have accused judges of bias. But speaking at the opening of the … [Read more…]
…Nigeria Has The Potential to Become a Major Player in the Global Economy – Enugu State Deputy Governor Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai …Nigeria’s Post Subsidy Economy not viable without combating corruption, nepotism – Ike Neliaku …We cannot have answers from outside, we must develop answers from inside – Msgr. Prof. Obiora Ike …We must do away … [Read more…]
A joint Police and Department of State Service operatives, today, 26/11/2023 at about 1 p.m., neutralized three (3) male armed robbery suspects at Second Avenue, Independence Layout, Enugu, after a gunfight. The feat led to the recovery of two (2) locally-made revolver pistols, six (6) live rounds of .9mm calibre ammunition, the gang’s operational tricycle … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Navy Friday deployed 4,000 of its personnel, 13 warships, 88 boats and two helicopters, among others, ahead of the Chief of Naval Staff 2023 Sea Inspection exercise. Also deployed include two special boat service elements, four maritime domain awareness facilities, four operation bases, two support units, as well as 4 platforms belonging to … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commissioned a 70 million litre per day water project in Enugu, saying his administration had raised potable water production capacity from the occasional 2 million litres per day to 120 million litres per day. Commissioning the project known as the 9th Mile 24/7 Water Scheme on Saturday … [Read more…]
As part of measures to improve healthcare delivery and bring healthcare services closer to the people, the Enugu State Government is currently building 260 brand new type – 2 primary healthcare centres across the state. This was disclosed by the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, when he received in audience the Minister of State for … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s Federal Government has restated its commitment to outstanding quality, value for money, innovation, responsiveness, fast deliveries and technical expertise in road infrastructure development in Nigeria. This was contained in the message of the Honorable Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi made available to Pacesetter and signed by Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji the Minister’s Chief … [Read more…]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) on Wednesday said it has made a robust plan for the supply of petroleum products sufficient to last beyond the ember months and the New Year festivities. Olufemi Soneye, the chief corporate communications officer of the company, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Mr Soneye said Mele … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has charged Nigerians to emulate the selflessness, hard work and sense of excellence of the emeritus Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Anthony Okonkwo Gbuji. This was even as Pope Francis lauded the pastoral works and spiritual fervour of the retired clergy. He gave the advice on … [Read more…]