Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Members of Rotary District 9142 are set to converge in Enugu for the installation of the 10th District Governor, Rotarian Chibuzo Asogwa, alongside activities marking the district’s anniversary. The three-day event, scheduled for July 3 to July 5, 2026, will feature a series of social, sporting and thanksgiving activities designed to celebrate … [Read more…]
The leadership of the Igbo Global Icon Awards and Foundation has appointed the traditional head of Obuoffia and traditional ruler of Omuoha Autonomous Community, His Royal Majesty, Eze Barr. Igwesi O. Igwesi, as its Grand Patron. The appointment was formally conveyed during a visit by the organisers to the monarch in Enugu on June 22, … [Read more…]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA) as a political party and issue it a Certificate of Registration within seven days. Justice Obiora Egwuatu delivered the judgment on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/2787/25 filed by Tamunotonye Samuel Solomon … [Read more…]
Staff of the Enugu State Geographic Information System (ENGIS) have praised the Enugu State Workers Food Scheme following an enrollment and sensitisation session organised by the Enugu State Marketing Company Limited. The engagement, held as part of efforts to expand participation in the scheme, drew strong interest from workers who sought information on registration procedures … [Read more…]
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State says there is no more hiding place for criminals in the state, as his administration has built the capacity to preempt, track down, and bring them to book. Mbah sounded the warning on Wednesday during the commissioning of the Centre for DNA Forensics and Criminal Investigation (CeDFoCI), a strategic … [Read more…]
The Senate on Wednesday passed a landmark constitutional amendment bill establishing state police services nationwide, marking a major step in Nigeria’s long-running efforts to decentralise policing and strengthen internal security. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for the Establishment of … [Read more…]
… Describes Asogwa as people’s champion Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has congratulated the winner and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Saturday by-election for Enugu North Senatorial District, Chief Ikeje Asogwa, describing the landslide victory as an affirmation of APC’s overwhelming acceptance and dominance in the state’s politics. The Independent … [Read more…]
Last week, I came across an account on X, formerly known as Twitter, the haunting account by one Elder Oyin Zubair about Owa-Onire, a community once known for its celebrated waterfall but now reduced to silence and abandonment. His telling was not merely reportage; it read like an elegy for a place emptied of itself. … [Read more…]
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will stand down as Labour leader and prime minster, ending months of political turmoil and opening a contest to replace him. The announcement follows mounting pressure on the prime minister after Labour suffered heavy losses in local elections in May and faced an increasingly vocal rebellion from his … [Read more…]
The APC chairmanship candidate for Nkanu East Local Government Area, Engr. Mike Ogbuekwe, has paid tribute to fathers across the country, commending their sacrifices, resilience and contributions to family and societal development. In a Father’s Day message, Ogbuekwe described fathers as indispensable pillars of strength whose dedication and leadership continue to provide stability and direction … [Read more…]
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh (SAN), has congratulated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Ikeje Asogwa, on his victory in the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election. In a statement issued on Sunday, Udeh described Asogwa’s victory as a resounding endorsement of the leadership of Governor Peter … [Read more…]
By Uche Anichukwu July 17, 2021 is forever etched in my heart. It was the day my first son, who is also my second child, graduated from primary school. I was reeling in pains from the burns I suffered during a domestic fire incident. My legs, wrapped in bandage, were hurting badly. The Igbo often … [Read more…]