There is a familiar refrain that surfaces whenever Nigerians in the diaspora are discussed, or when professionals at home are urged to “give back”. It is often delivered with a tone of moral certainty: Nigeria trained you. Nigeria made you. You owe Nigeria. It sounds persuasive. It even feels patriotic. But it is not entirely … [Read more…]
…As Mbah calls for strategic alliances, cautions against tiny political kingdoms Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Enugu State chapter, on Saturday, endorsed Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for a second term in office, citing his visionary, pragmatic, and transformative leadership, urging stakeholders and the people to rally round him. Rising from a well-attended expanded stakeholders meeting held … [Read more…]
Hon. Engr. Mike Ogbuekwe, Adviser to the Governor of Enugu State on Agriculture and General Manager/CEO of Enugu State Marketing Company Ltd., was honoured as Guest of Honour at the 21st Herbert Macaulay Memorial Lecture (HMML) of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka. The prestigious event, held on April 24th and 25th, 2026, … [Read more…]
Rangers International Football Club of Enugu have etched their name in the history books after both the men’s and women’s teams emerged champions in the Enugu State FA Cup. Rangers Women delivered a ruthless performance in the final, thrashing Zohar FA 10–0. The Flying Does dominated from the start, scoring six goals in the first … [Read more…]
AUTHOR: Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo BOOK REVIEWER: MO Ene PREAMBLE Was this “The kiss in Collins eyes” [that] ::: “Haunts me night and day” (as in ‘The Look’ by Sara Teasdale)? No, this kiss belongs to a more recent time and in a different clime, though the Missouri-born lyric poet, Sara, lived in New York City, … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s research and innovation landscape as the Energise Commercialisation Now (ECoN) initiative entered its second day with intensive technical assessment sessions in Kano. Speaking during the session, the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN stated that ECoN is strategically designed … [Read more…]
The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, Yan Yuqing, has applauded Governor Peter Mbah’s bold economic vision and investor-friendly policies. Yuqing described Enugu State as a rising hub of “vitality, livability, and opportunity” with strong prospects for deeper China-Nigeria economic cooperation. The envoy gave the commendation at Government House, Enugu, where … [Read more…]
In a major stride towards agricultural transformation and national development, the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, SAN, has emphasized the need for the deployment of space based capabilities in order to guarantee food sufficiency in the country. He made the statement while delivering a keynote address at the launch of … [Read more…]
The General Manager of Rangers International FC, Amobi Ezeaku, has praised Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for his support to the club, saying it has played a key role in their performance this season. Ezeaku spoke on Sunday after Rangers’ 2–1 victory over Enyimba FC in an Oriental Derby encounter. He said renovation of the Nnamdi … [Read more…]
By M.O Ene The 1983 Nwobodo v. Onoh contest was crude, rude, and brutal. Parents were not spared. It was vile and violent, as in the Ikemba Front v. Jim Vanguard shootout at Nkpor Junction. As a young JJC been-to, I detested calumny in partisan politics. I thought that was the lowest, until Uche Ekwunife … [Read more…]
The Nigerian military on Friday inaugurated a general court-martial to try officers accused in an alleged coup plot, marking the formal commencement of proceedings. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the accused officers were brought to the venue of the sitting, the Guards Brigade Scorpion Mess, Asokoro, at about 8:53 a.m. under tight … [Read more…]
In a major boost to Nigeria’s aviation sector, President Bola Tinubu has approved a 30 per cent reduction in statutory debts owed by domestic airlines, a move aimed at easing financial strain and sustaining operations amid rising fuel costs. At a meeting with government officials two days ago, key airline operators sought total debt relief … [Read more…]