-By Abdul Mahmud The reported death of Faith Alayande, a 23-year-old female student of the Nigerian Law School who was found dead after a fall from the rooftop of a hostel at the School’s Lagos Campus in the early hours of Friday, 7 August 2026, should not be reduced to another tragic piece in the … [Read more…]
Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s transformational leadership and developmental strides took centre stage, yet again, as Enugu Media Village honoured him with an Award of Excellence for dedication to transformational leadership and outstanding governance. The award was presented during the organisation’s 2025/2026 Best Performing Local Government Chairman Poll and Leadership Recognition Ceremony, which took place at … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Marketing Company Ltd., a state owned company, has unveiled one of its products, the Premium Enugu Cashew, a snack produced under “strict hygienic conditions” and “professionally packaged” to meet the highest standards of quality and freshness. The company announced the launch of the product, which is now available to consumers seeking a … [Read more…]
The GEANCO Foundation has launched the Primecare Nursing Practice Programme, a new initiative designed to strengthen nurse-led clinics and improve access to quality healthcare in underserved communities across Nigeria. The programme was unveiled on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Enugu during a ceremony attended by government officials, healthcare professionals and academic leaders. According to the … [Read more…]
Emotion and grief filled Ujari, Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State on Thursday as the state government, family members, friends, and top figures in Nigeria’s entertainment industry gathered to bid farewell to Nollywood actor Alex Ikenna Ekubo Okwaraeke, popularly known as Alex Ekubo. Ekubo, one of Nigeria’s most popular screen actors, died at the … [Read more…]
…over 7000 cases reported A cholera outbreak has infected thousands of people and placed growing pressure on health facilities in Borno State, with 74 deaths and 7,850 suspected cases recorded in the state since early May. In a statement issued on 9 June, the international medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known … [Read more…]
Happy Birthday, Honourable Michael Chikosolu Ogbuekwe! Today, we celebrate a rare gem a man whose life is a shining example of excellence, dedication, and impactful service. Hon. Mike Ogbuekwe, from your roots in Nkerefi, Nkanu East, through your formative years in Jos, Plateau State, to becoming a Mechanical Engineering graduate of the University of Nigeria … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has intensified health screening at the country’s airports, seaports and land borders. It also announced that travellers identified as high-risk or displaying symptoms associated with Ebola and other viral haemorrhagic fevers will be subjected to secondary screening, isolation and referral procedures. The move comes amid growing concerns over the ongoing outbreak of … [Read more…]
The family of the late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has announced the funeral arrangements for the actor, with his burial scheduled for June 18, 2026, in Arochukwu, Abia State. In a statement posted on the actor’s official Instagram page on Monday, the family said Ekubo, who died on May 11 at the age of 40, … [Read more…]
Renowned journalist and publisher of Jungle Journalist, Mazi Onukwube ThankGod Ofoelue, has been laid to rest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, as family members, journalists, community leaders, and sympathisers converged on Arochukwu to bid farewell. The late media practitioner was laid to rest amid glowing tributes celebrating his courage, integrity, and unwavering commitment to truth … [Read more…]
The Cross River State Ministry of Health has confirmed a case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Ayuk, who made the confirmation while briefing journalists at the ministry’s headquarters at the state secretariat, Calabar, yesterday, said the case, which was confirmed on April 17, 2026, is the first … [Read more…]
Bread is one of the staple foods in most Nigerian homes. When people think breakfast, they think leftover foods or bread. Some people cannot go a day without eating bread. It is as if they cannot breathe well if they do not eat bread. Lol. Growing up, I observed that whenever someone travelled and came … [Read more…]