The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has urged Nigerians to intensify preventive measures against Lassa fever ahead of the dry season, warning that cases typically increase between November and April. The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja at a national health security media briefing, … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The UN has warned that the global response to Ebola must urgently outpace the virus as deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) approach 3,000. UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, said the outbreak was expanding faster than containment efforts, in spite of a significant scale-up by humanitarian agencies and … [Read more…]
Chief Augustine Nnaji, elder brother of Captain Evarest Nnaji, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Odengene Air Shuttle Services Limited (OAS Helicopters), will be buried on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Amagunze, Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. According to the funeral arrangements released by the family, a funeral Mass for the 66-year-old … [Read more…]
The Imo Specialist Hospital in Owerri is set to perform its first robotic-assisted surgery on Friday, August 21, with Governor Hope Uzodimma expected to witness the procedure as the state launches what it describes as a major step towards advanced healthcare delivery in Nigeria. The surgery, scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Imo Robotics and … [Read more…]
Dr. David Okelue Ugwunta, Senior Lecturer in Banking and Finance at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) and former Honourable Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Enugu State, has brought his practical experience in public financial management and fiscal governance into a national conversation on the digital transformation of military financial management. Ugwunta was … [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…]