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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…]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has postponed the 293rd Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, September 25 and 26, 2023. This was disclosed in a Thursday press statement by the bank’s Director of Corporate Communications, Dr Isa AbdulMumin. But no reason was given for the decision. “The Monetary Policy Committee … [Read more…]

Police authorities in Lagos State have exhumed the remains of singer Mohbad and are set to begin autopsy. The singer died last week in unclear circumstances with Nigerians protesting and calling for justice for Mohbad. While the rapper, known officially as Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, was buried less than a day after his death, the spokesman … [Read more…]

Youths on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital demanding justice for the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Mohbad died last Tuesday aged 27 in an unclear circumstance, with many Nigerians demanding a thorough probe into his death. The youths, all in black T-shirts began the rally from the popular, Panseke … [Read more…]

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, said his administration was irrevocably committed to fiscal discipline, honesty, prudence, and transparency in government. Governor Oborevwori stated this at the Delta State Governance and Policy Direction Conversation organised by the African College of Governance, an Institute of the Revive Africa Initiative held in Asaba on Monday. … [Read more…]