The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has published the final list of candidates for the Ondo State Governorship election in Southwest Nigeria. The breakdown indicates that 17 political parties fielded candidates for the 16 November 2024 polls. This is coming on the heels of the Commission publishing the personal particulars of the governorship candidates and … [Read more…]
The Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, fixed June 26, to hear a suit seeking the removal of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje. Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after the plaintiff’s lawyer, Benjamin Davou, sought the leave of the court to allow time to reply to Ganduje’s preliminary … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has felicitated Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her 70th birthday. Felicitating the World renowned economist, President Tinubu in a statement signed by his Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, commended her for being a worthy ambassador of Nigeria, exemplifying the diligence, and brilliance that Nigerians are known for. The … [Read more…]
Benue State governor Hyacinth Alia has said, for record purposes, his administration has yet to borrow a dime since he became governor on May 29, 2023. The governor said he would only do so when it becomes extremely necessary, adding that “for now, prudence in governance must know us and call us by name.” Governor … [Read more…]
As Nigeria celebrates 25 years of uninterrupted return to democracy, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has berated the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the nation’s economic woes. June 12 is a day set aside annually to celebrate democracy. Currently, many Nigerians live in poverty as … [Read more…]
The Rivers State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dagogo Iboroma, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, has explained that the State High Court in the state did not declare that Martin Amaewhule and 26 others are still members of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and State House of Assembly, RSHA. Iboroma noted that the news … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu says the appointment of Nyesom Wike as the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is one of best by his administration. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, spoke in Abuja on Wednesday when he commissioned the extension of the Inner Southern Expressway (ISEX) and the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) … [Read more…]
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has said the House of Representatives is considering a bill to reserve special seats for women in the parliament. The Deputy Speaker disclosed this while Speaking at the 2nd Women of Divine Destiny Initiative (WODDI) Inspiring Women Summit (WIWS 2024) in Owerri, Imo state with the theme: “Illuminating the power of … [Read more…]
…Mbah Charges BoT Chair On PDP’S Rebirth …Gov. Makinde: PDP’ll bounce back in the South East …Wabara: The decampees’ll ultimately return Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah has charged the Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Adolphus Wabara, on leading the party’s rebirth. Mbah gave the charge in Umuahia, … [Read more…]
The Immediate Past Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Enugu Branch, Lady Engr. Uchenwa Nebiem Ujam, PhD, FNSE, FNIEEE, has felicitated an ex governor of Enugu State and immediate past senator representing Enugu East zone, Sen. Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani, on the occasion of his 64th birthday. In a brief statement she issued, she described Nnamani as … [Read more…]
As the fountain of felicitation continue to flow for the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, in commemoration of his first anniversary as governor, the Immediate Past Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Enugu Branch, Lady Engr. Uchenwa Nebiem Ujam, PhD, FNSE, FNIEE, has described Governor Peter Mbah’s one year in office as … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation, Hon. Patrick Ubru has lauded the agricultural reforms embarked upon by the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, since he assumed office. In a statement signed by him to celebrate Mbah’s first anniversary as governor and made available to Pacesetter, Ubru said the governor’s farsightedness … [Read more…]