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Mining communities in Enugu State have expressed concerns over the frequent violation of their environmental safety and disregard for their health by coal miners operating in their areas. According to a statement made available to Pacesetter, the communities, while lamenting that their sources of drinking water and livelihoods have been contaminated by mining activities, appealed … [Read more…]

It was an emotional night when friends, captains of industry, family members, and associates gathered at the Eko Hotel in Lagos on Monday to pay their last respects to the late former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc Herbert Wigwe. Wigwe died on February 9, 2024, in a helicopter crash in the United … [Read more…]

At last Nigerians will heave a sigh of relief after a long wait as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said it will resume visa services for Nigerians, which is a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the Arab country and Nigeria. According to the UAE authorities, the resumption was effective from March 4, … [Read more…]

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) wants the Federal Government to review the fuel subsidy removal policy owing to claims that Nigeria is still paying for it. President Bola Tinubu had on his inauguration declared an end to the subsidy era, triggering a hike in the prices of petroleum across the country. But in recent … [Read more…]

A former Minister of Power, Prof Barth Nnaji, has said that the newly inaugurated 181 megawatts power plant in Aba, Abia State can be reproduced in Lagos and other states of the country. Nnaji, who is The Chief Executive Officer of Geometric Power Limited, the owners of the Aba power plant, said that replicating the … [Read more…]

Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, yesterday, said he received with deep sadness the news of the passing of two of Nigeria’s ace comic actors, John Okafor, famously known as Mr. Ibu, and Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri. President Tinubu in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale … [Read more…]

The Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft has arrested a Ghana-registered vessel, Motor Tanker Sweet Miri suspected to be involved in crude oil theft. The vessel was arrested 174 nautical miles of the coast of Nigeria, approximately 320 kilometres, heading to Benin Republic. Base Information Officer of the Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft, Lieutenant Hussaini Ibrahim, in a … [Read more…]

…commends Nsukka council boss The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, weekend, commissioned a number of projects ranging from roads, water, and skill acquisition centre to legistlative building constructed by the Nsukka Local Government Chairman, Barr. Walter Ozioko. The governor, who said the projects aligned with the objectives of his administration to bring development to … [Read more…]

Mr Ibu, Nollywood veteran has died. The actor whose real name is John Okafor was 62. According to multiple reports from sources close to him, the veteran comedian passed away at Evercare hospital. Many fans have shared condolences on X, reminiscing movies the late actor has featured. Details surrounding the cause of death and the … [Read more…]

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Friday, signed the New Enugu City Development Agency Bill, Enugu State Geographical Information System Service Bill, and Enugu State Independence Electoral Commission, ENSIC, (Amendment) Bill into Law. Speaking during the signing, which was witnessed by the Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uchenna … [Read more…]

Inmates at the Jos Correctional Centre in Plateau State protested on Friday over the plan to reduce their food ration. They expressed dissatisfaction over the decision, a situation that forced the prison authorities to fire tear gas canisters and gunshots into the air to bring the situation under control. Sources at the correctional centre indicated … [Read more…]