The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has dismissed as false and misleading reports claiming that the Federal Government has directed it to suspend enforcement of the ban on sachet alcohol and alcoholic beverages packaged in PET bottles below 200ml. A press release issued on Thursday morning and signed by the … [Read more…]
The Ministry of Health and Human Services in Benue State has officially declared an outbreak of Lassa Fever, following a noticeable rise in suspected and confirmed cases, including reported fatalities across the state. The declaration was made by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, in a statement yesterday, in Makurdi. He … [Read more…]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced enforcement of a ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small PET or glass bottles below 200 millilitres, reigniting tension with industry players and labour unions. In a statement on Thursday, January 29, the agency said … [Read more…]
Undoubtedly, consumerism has evolved in Nigeria. From the common marketing axiom, ‘Consumer is king’, the advent of advocacy groups, and governments’ resolve to be ‘involved’ in the art and sciences of protecting today’s consumers, has raised consumer advocacy a notch higher. For instance, the transition of the former Consumer Protection Council (CPC), to Federal Competition … [Read more…]
…as VC lauds Gov. Mbah over massive funding, institutional transformation The Enugu State Government, in partnership with Rotary International, has flagged off a 15-day free medical outreach, including complex surgical procedures, at the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS) Teaching Hospital, Igbo-Eno. The medical mission, organised under the Rotary India–Nigeria Medical Mission, was … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has extolled the sacrifices of Nigeria’s ex-servicemen and fallen heroes for the safety of citizens and the nation’s territorial integrity. Mbah gave the commendation during the official unveiling and launch of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem held at the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, on Tuesday. But … [Read more…]
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…]