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China has announced a slew of countermeasures against tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump, including additional tariffs of 34 percent on all goods and curbs on the export of some rare earths, deepening an escalating trade war. Trump on Wednesday announced that China would be hit with a 34-percent tariff, on top of the … [Read more…]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a gag order restraining all parties in the suit filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and three others from making public comments or speaking to the press about the ongoing legal matter. Justice Binta Nyako, who presided over the case, made the ruling … [Read more…]
Doris Ewoh, Enugu In commemoration of the maiden National Police Day, the Enugu State Police Command, led by the Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has called on different stakeholders to embrace the need for partnership to ensure security in the State, PACESETTER reports. He made this known during an interactive town hall meeting. … [Read more…]
The High Court of Bayelsa State, sitting in Yenagoa, has issued an order restraining associates of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, from holding a mega rally in the state pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice. The proposed rally is scheduled for Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, on April 12, … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the petition for the recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan did not meet constitutional requirements. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, in a statement issued Thursday said the commission arrived at the conclusion after it considered and … [Read more…]
…Says Mbah has greatly improved security …People mistook Nkala-Eha in Ebonyi for Eha-Amufu in Enugu The Anglican Bishop of Eha-Amufu Diocese in Isi-Uzo LGA of Enugu State, Rt. Rev. Daniel Olinya, has refuted the reports of mass killings and arson in Eha-Amufu making the rounds on the social media, noting that many mistook Nkala-Eha community … [Read more…]
After initial hesitation, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased the pump price of petrol to N925 per litre at its retail stations in Lagos and N950 per litre in Abuja. The new price regime, effective from April 2, 2025, represents an increase of N65 from the previous price of N860 per litre in … [Read more…]
The Honorable Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi has directed the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos to vehicular traffic. PACESETTER reports that according to a statement by Engr. (Mrs.) O. I. Kesha, Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, the Minister’s directive follows the earlier closure of the bridge for planned maintenance and rehabilitation … [Read more…]
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as Governor of Edo State. The tribunal, in a unanimous judgment on Wednesday held that the petitioners failed to prove their case of over-voting in 320 polling units across the 18 local government areas of the state where election held. … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart for Paris, France, today on a short working visit. During the visit, the President will appraise his administration’s midterm performance and assess key milestones. He will also use the retreat to review the progress of ongoing reforms and engage in strategic planning ahead of his administration’s second anniversary. This … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a sweeping reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, removing the chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure and the group chief executive officer, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari. President Tinubu removed all other board members appointed with Akinyelure and Kyari in November 2023. The new 11-man board has Engineer … [Read more…]
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the arrest of six commissioners and contractors allegedly sabotaging government projects in the state. The arrest order followed a report indicting the commissioners for subtly working against the government. The affected commissioners included Prof Omari Omaka (Tertiary Education), Victor Chukwu (Environment), Ifeanyi Ogbuewu (Culture and Tourism), Uchenna … [Read more…]