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…]
The Abia State Government says it has been cleared by the World Bank to benefit from a $250 million health security grant aimed at strengthening disease preparedness, emergency response and healthcare delivery in Nigeria. The development was disclosed on Monday by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the … [Read more…]
A medical outreach, book presentation, and eucharistic service are among key activities lined up for the 60th birthday celebration of Most Rev. Barr. Christopher Nweke Ede, the Methodist Archbishop of Enugu. The three-day event, scheduled for April 4 to 6, 2026, is expected to attract dignitaries from across Nigeria, including serving and former governors, top … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government has confirmed an outbreak of rabies in Igbo Etiti Local Government Area, warning residents to take urgent preventive measures. In a public notice issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Industrialization, authorities said the viral disease, which affects both animals and humans, is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. The government … [Read more…]
Dead Again, Yet More Alive – James Onyebuchi Nnaji’s Debut Poetry Collection ‘When I Am Dead Again’ Arrives Bookstores and Online” The Nigerian literary space will soon witness a new release of a powerful debut collection of poetry from Noirledge Publishing by the award-winning poet,James Onyebuchi Nnaji,former editor of The Muse of the University of Nigeria … [Read more…]