Enugu: Nkanu West Council Chairman Flags-off NIPDS Polio Immunization Campaign

The Executive Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, Hon. John Chukwuma Ogbodo, on Tuesday, 5th of May, 2025, flagged off the first round of National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs) against Circulating Variant Polio virus Type 2 (CVPV2) infection at Nkanu West Council Secretariat, Agbani. The exercise which was organized by the … [Read more…]

How To Make Plantain Balls

Uchenna Amobi

Scrolling through Pinterest one day, I saw a video of someone making potato balls. A thought crossed my mind immediately and it was a thought to make plantain balls instead. This means that I would use the same recipe as the potato balls, but I will have to substitute the potatoes for plantains. I would … [Read more…]

GEANCO Foundation Holds ARTBurst Summit in Enugu

GEANCO Foundation Holds ARTBurst Summit in Enugu

The city of Enugu became a vibrant canvas of creativity and inspiration as ARTBurst, a Creative Arts Summit organized by GEANCO Foundation, brought together young, talented girls who are beneficiaries of the David Oyelowo Leadership Scholarship for Girls Program. Designed to nurture artistic talents, ignite imagination, and build confidence, the summit which was held from … [Read more…]

NACA DG Lauds U.S Waiver on HIV Funding Freeze 

THE Federal Government of Nigeria has welcomed the decision by the United States to exempt HIV treatment programmes from its recently announced 90-day freeze on foreign aid spending. The waiver, announced by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) on Wednesday, January 29, would ensure the continued distribution of lifesaving HIV medications, providing relief for … [Read more…]

Nigeria tightens border checks over China’s new HMPV virus

Following the recent outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China, the federal government has tightened border checks on passengers arriving from China. HMPV is a respiratory virus which causes fever, cough, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath. Children under 24 have been those primarily affected. The development has led to overcrowded hospitals in China, … [Read more…]

Enugu: Nkanu-West Local Council Set to Hold Maiden New Yam (Iri Ji) Festival Oct. 27

Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The Nkanu West Local Government Council of Enugu State led by Hon. John Chukwuma Ogbodo, in collaboration with the Nkanu West Traditional Rulers Council led by HRH Eze-Igwe Barr. Igwesi Obiora Igwesi is set to hold its maiden New Yam (Iri Ji) Festival, PACESETTER reports. The festival which is slated for Sunday, … [Read more…]

Ferrari Unveils 799 Units of Over £3.1M F80 Supercar, Already Sold Out

Ferrari has introduced its latest limited-edition supercar, the F80, which blends design and technology from endurance racing and Formula 1. Despite its hefty price tag of 3.6 million euros (£3.1 million), all 799 units are already sold out. Presented in Maranello, Ferrari’s hometown, the F80 is part of the automaker’s strategy to maintain interest among … [Read more…]