Doris Ewoh, Enugu The Benson Nebo Foundation has honoured outstanding individuals at the Maiden Citizen Recognition Awards 2026 in Enugu, recognising excellence and service to humanity across various sectors. The event, held on January 4, 2026, at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, brought together political leaders, entrepreneurs, community figures, academics, and members of the public … [Read more…]
In his eventful existence, Chief Nwaigwe Onyeanị embodied the essence of colonial and postcolonial professionalism of Nkanụ folks, the avid adventurism of Igbo people, and the nurtured nationalism of Nigerians. A tenacious traditionalist, he was a quintessential man of culture, a great man who believed in the wealth-domiciliation principle of “akụ ruo ụnọ,” and a … [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 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…]
Community advocate, Hon. Monday Diamond Ani, has empowered 28 widows across communities in Enugu State with cash support to mark his birthday anniversary. The initiative was executed through the Monday Diamond Foundation (MDF), a non-governmental organisation founded in 2015 to support vulnerable groups and promote youth development, according to a statement issued to PACESETTER. Beneficiaries … [Read more…]
If someone had told me as a child that I’d grow up loving leafy vegetables, I wouldn’t have believed it. Back then, eating vegetables felt like a chore, something we were forced to do. My siblings and I dreaded mealtime whenever vegetables were involved. But our mum didn’t spare us; nearly every meal had leafy … [Read more…]
By Doris Chisom Ewoh The notifications never stop. The laundry piles up. The toddler is screaming again about the wrong color cup. The world feels loud, fast, and relentless. And in the middle of all that chaos, we’re expected to remain calm, present, and intentional as parents. But how? This piece isn’t just about being … [Read more…]
The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has approved 100 per cent implementation of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure for health workers in the state, with immediate effect. The CONHESS 2024 refers to the Consolidated Health Salary Structure for health workers in Nigeria, and the structure outlines enhanced salary scales for various health professionals. They … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that there are no cases of Ebola virus disease in Nigeria. The agency issued a public health advisory on Saturday following reports of a fresh outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “There are no cases of Ebola virus disease in Nigeria, as at now,” … [Read more…]
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has lauded the role of partnership in strengthening the state’s healthcare system. The governor was reacting to the donation of vital medical supplies and equipment to the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) by SAGA Foundation Inc., Canada. Governor Mbah, who had earlier received the foundation’s founder, Dr. Shola … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said deaths arising from Lassa Fever disease has risen to 155 this year. In its latest Lassa Fever Situation Report published for Week 29, (14th–20th July, 2025), the Centre said there were 822 confirmed cases and 155 deaths recorded cumulatively in 2025 A statement signed by … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded 717 confirmed Lassa fever cases out of 4,881 suspected cases from January to May 4, 2025, in 18 states, across 93 local government areas. This was disclosed in the latest situation report by the NCDC on its website on Wednesday. So far, the country has … [Read more…]