Anambra govt approves over N9.6bn for erosion, road rehabilitation, infrastructure upgrade

Anambra State Government has approved contracts worth over ₦9.6 billion for erosion control and road rehabilitation across the state. The approvals were granted during the 11th meeting of the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC), held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Light House (New Government House), Awka. The meeting was presided over by Governor … [Read more…]

Anambra: Police arrest 6 during cult initiation

The Anambra State Police Command has raided and foiled a cult initiation ceremony at Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. During the raid, the police arrested six suspects and also recovered one pump-action gun, two live cartridges, two cutlasses, one Lexus Sports Utility Vehicle, among others. In a press statement released on Tuesday, … [Read more…]

Okpebholo to return missionary schools in Edo

Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo says it will soon set up a committee to identify specific schools eligible for handover to missionary organisations across the state. Chief Press Secretary, Mr Fred Itua, said the governor announced this when Bishop Gabriel Dunia of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi visited him on Monday in Benin. Okpebholo said … [Read more…]

Benue Killings: Defence chief vows to take battle to terrorists, as Gov. Alia says 6 LGs under siege

…17 Benue LGAs were under siege, now reduced to six —Governor Alia …We can’t continue to be silent —Sultan of Sokoto …Nigeria needs leader with competence, capacity, character, compassion —Obi There were more outrages across the country on Monday as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa and the Inspector General of Police … [Read more…]

BREAKING: Tinubu to Visit Benue Over Killings

…Shifts Scheduled Official Visit to Kaduna  President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State. Instead, he will travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the state. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special … [Read more…]

[SPONSORED] ‘Your Work Speaks Volumes’, APC Youth Leader Celebrates Minister Uche Nnaji on 62nd Birthday

JUST-IN: Ezeh-Led Enugu APC Youths Call For Dialogue, Reject Protest, Say One Year Insufficient To Judge President Tinubu

The Enugu State All Progressives Congress Youth Leader, Farmer Chidiebere Johnson Ezeh, has celebrated the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, on his 62nd birthday. In his message sent to PACESETTER, he lauded the achievement of the Minister, while celebrating his dogged leadership. “Today, we celebrate a man whose life embodies vision, … [Read more…]

Benue: Gov. Alia Confirms Killing of 59 Persons by Suspected Herdsmen in Yelwata Attack

Benue Governor, Fr. Hyacinth Alia

Governor Hyacinth Alia confirmed on Sunday that suspected herdsmen from Nasarawa State killed 59 people in Yelwata, a border town between Benue and Nasarawa. While addressing journalists at Government House, Alia explained that security agencies conducted a physical headcount of the victims in collaboration with the families. Among those killed were military and civil defence personnel who fought … [Read more…]

Dangote commences nationwide fuel distribution August 15 with free logistics, credit support

In a move to transform Nigeria’s fuel distribution network, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced it will commence nationwide distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel from August 15, 2025. The initiative, aimed at enhancing fuel availability, cutting logistics costs, and boosting economic activity, will see free delivery of fuel to marketers, petrol dealers, … [Read more…]