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The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), has announced that there would be no further pilgrimages to Israel until the Israel/Iran conflict is resolved. Executive Secretary of the commission, Stephen Adegbite, made this known via a statement yesterday by the Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations, Celestine Toruka. Adegbite dismissed reports claiming that … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
…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…]
…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…]
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday, arrived Benue State in North Central Nigeria where ferocious marauders wreaked havoc last Friday, killed scores and displaced hundreds of people. This was confirmed in a post on the verified X handle of the Nigerian Police. Benue State has been under heavy attacks by suspected … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has made a U-turn by suspending its planned prayer and fasting sessions aimed at seeking divine intervention to end hunger in the country. This comes just days after a leaked internal circular, dated June 11, 2025, directed all staff—including directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, and value chain … [Read more…]
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has donated 10 laptops, 2 printers and the sum of 6 million naira to the Chibok Girls Secondary School. Announcing the donation in a post on his verified X handle, Obi pointed out that the school was the same school … [Read more…]