2025, as it ends, was a year we won’t forget anytime soon. From explosive political drama, to unforgettable moments in entertainment, the year was packed with headlines. We saw historic events. It was also a year of ‘gbas gbos,’ surprises, and milestones. But among all the chaos and celebrations, which moment truly defined 2025 for … [Read more…]
Doris Ewoh and Chinelo Anekwe, Enugu Lady Veronica Uzoamaka Igwe has been laid to rest at her country home in Enugu State amid emotional tributes from family members, friends, and loved ones who gathered to celebrate her life and legacy. The burial ceremony took place on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Her remains were conveyed from … [Read more…]
By Chidinma Prisca Elebe Homecoming season returns once again with the annual arrival into the East of Igbo sons and daughters from across Nigerian cities and the diaspora. Alongside music, family reunions, and festive gatherings thrives another dearly loved tradition: the December Returnee Aesthetic, a fashion and lifestyle culture that morphs communities into runways alive … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Lagos on Sunday, December 28, for Europe, continuing his end-of-year break and ahead of his official trip to Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), has revealed. According to Onanuga, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed … [Read more…]
By Oseloka H. Obaze Nigeria remains under the klieg lights. Regrettably, this is not for all-too-positive reasons. There is a clear correlation between her domestic policy and governance dissonance and her discernible loss of global leverage. Once considered Africa’s bellwether, Nigeria has since fallen on hard times. Relatedly, she has also lost the capacity to … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud The decision of the Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri CON, to grant pardon to Sunday Jackson marks a moment of relief in a country weighed down by grief and exhaustion. The announcement, framed as part of the Christmas and New Year commemorations, carries moral weight far beyond seasonal goodwill. … [Read more…]
Former Rivers State Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not guarantee a return ticket for Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for the 2027 governorship election. Wike made the remark at the weekend during a visit to Enohia Local Government Area of Rivers … [Read more…]
-By Chef Enna I’m sure there’s a lot running through your mind — pineapple fried rice? Calm down, okayyy; it’s not as weird as you think. Pineapple fried rice originates from Thailand. It is a popular variation of traditional Thai fried rice that gained prominence with the rise of tourism in the 1970s. It is … [Read more…]
By Dr. John Egbo Governor Peter Mbah’s deliberate and strategic investment in security infrastructure and intelligence-led operations is producing measurable, sustainable and unprecedented outcomes for Enugu State. By clearly recognising security as the bedrock of effective governance, economic growth and social stability, the administration has shifted decisively from reactive policing to a proactive, preventive and … [Read more…]
Hon. Monday Diamond Ani, the newly appointed General Manager and Chief Executive of the Enugu State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), officially assumed office on Monday, fulfilling the directive of Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah. Ani was warmly welcomed by former Acting GM, Mrs. Ugochukwu Okechukwu and staff members, who expressed excitement at the … [Read more…]
The Federal Government on Friday confirmed that Nigeria remains engaged in structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States, to address terrorism and violent extremism, following air strikes on terrorist targets in the North West. In a press release issued Friday morning by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government said the action … [Read more…]
President Donald Trump said Thursday that US forces conducted deadly strikes against Islamic State “Scum” in northwestern Nigeria, and vowed more attacks if the militants keep killing Christians. Without providing details, the commander in chief said “The Department of War executed numerous perfect strikes,” on Christmas Day, against IS targets. “I have previously warned these … [Read more…]