Precious Nwonu, Enugu Nigeria has recorded what the institutions involved described as West Africa’s first tele-robotic surgery, after surgeons remotely removed a cancerous kidney tumour from a patient in Abuja. The procedure was performed on Saturday through a collaboration between Redeemer’s Health Village (RHV), RoboMed Global and Nisa Premier Hospital. The operation involved a telesurgery-assisted … [Read more…]
…moves online services to www.enuguairlines.ng Enugu Air has announced the launch of its new official website, enuguairlines.ng, as part of efforts to provide passengers and customers with a better, safer and more convenient digital experience. The airline said the migration to the new website is designed to improve how passengers connect with Enugu Air and … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he will not support Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma’s reported ambition to become President of the Senate after the 2027 general elections. Wike made the declaration on Monday during an appearance on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout, amid an escalating disagreement between him and … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu Singer Peter Okoye, one half of the defunct music duo P-Square, has told the Federal High Court in Lagos that he received more than $800,000 in royalties from French music-rights organisation, SACEM, for the group’s musical works but did not give any portion of the money to his elder brother, Jude Okoye. … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The White House has launched a round-the-clock streaming service dedicated to President Donald Trump and his administration, providing a direct channel for distributing official videos, speeches and announcements. The platform, known as “TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station,” went live on Monday and is available through the White House website and its YouTube … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation in Europe by a few days and is expected to return to Nigeria this weekend, the Presidency has announced. Tinubu left Nigeria on August 30 for a three-week working vacation, initially travelling to London before moving to Paris, France, where he met French President … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The Federal Government has moved closer to acquiring 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters from the United States following the signing of an agreement between the Nigerian Air Force and Bell Textron. The agreement was formalised during a ceremony held at Bell Textron’s facility in Amarillo, Texas, where the Chief of the Air … [Read more…]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised alarm over the simultaneous absence of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima from Nigeria, questioning who is constitutionally in charge of the country while both leaders are abroad. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, raised the concerns while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, … [Read more…]
ENUGU STATE GOVERNMENT OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT The Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has approved the appointment of the following persons as Special Advisers (SPAs), Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs): SPECIAL ADVISERS (SPAs) 1. Chief S.N.C. Nwagu — Special Adviser … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to invest more than $10bn in Africa’s power sector over the next three to four years as part of efforts to address the continent’s electricity shortage. Dangote disclosed this in an interview with Al Jazeera published on Monday, stressing that reliable electricity supply … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, says his planned three-night residency at the National Theatre in Lagos will demonstrate that African artists can stage major international-standard entertainment events on the continent. Davido is scheduled to perform at the newly renovated National Theatre from December 17 to 19, combining songs from … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has lifted its restriction on changing candidates’ registered telephone numbers and email addresses, providing a new option for those who have lost access to their original credentials. The revised policy takes effect from Monday, September 21, 2026, according to a statement by JAMB’s Acting Director of … [Read more…]