Nigerian chef and entrepreneur, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual after cooking for more than 87 hours, 47 minutes. The record was held by India’s Lata Tondon in 2019. She will keep cooking to extend the record and set … [Read more…]
The wife of Nigeria’s former Senate President, Sen. Dr. Ken Nnamani, Lady (Mrs) Jane Udewo Amaechi Nnamani, is dead. The late Jane Nnamani passed on in Enugu on Thursday, May 4, 2023, after a brief illness. Confirming the incident on his known Facebook page, Sen. Dr. Ken Nnamani wrote; “It is with a heavy heart … [Read more…]
On 8th April 2022, famous Nigerian Gospel artiste Osinachi Nwachukwu died at a hospital in Abuja. Osinachi, as she was fondly called, gained popularity for her vocal rendition of ‘Ekueme’, a 2016 song by Prospa Ochimana. Her death was greeted with the usual outcry but with more intensity as the victim was considered a high-profile … [Read more…]
Fomer governor of Anambra State, Chinwoke Mbadinuju has died at the age of 78. Cheta Chinwoke Mbadinuju, his first son, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday titled ‘Notification of the transition of Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju (Odera)’. “With heavy hearts but utmost gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of … [Read more…]
He was a former president of Nigerian Bar Association, a former High Commissioners to the UK, one time judge at the International Court of Justice at the Hague, and erstwhile Attorney-General of the Federation. A torrent of tributes poured in from prominent Nigerians in honour of one of Nigeria’s foremost legal mights, a former president … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, as an inimitable statesman with an unyielding quest for a freer, just and more vibrant Nigeria. This was contained in a statement by Felix Morka, the party’s spokesperson, on Wednesday in Abuja to felicitate Mr Tinubu on his 71st birthday. “The APC rejoices with … [Read more…]
He is the CEO, Pinnacle Oil and Gas Ltd, Providence College, Focus International School, International Maritime Logistics, etcetera. He has employed over 200,000 Nigerian youths across the federation, and mostly from Enugu state. Some of the employees are earning in dollars. Pinnacle Oil and Gas Ltd, after KPMG auditing, had over 1.3 trillion naira annual … [Read more…]
UNESCO has officially recognised Senegal as the origin of Jollof rice, also known as Ceebu jën in Senegal, settling a long-standing debate between West African nations Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal. The dish, which is a staple in West African cuisine, is made of rice and fish, accompanied by vegetables and sometimes tomatoes. According to research … [Read more…]
By Chime, Abumchukwu Chinedu Media Handle (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube): Ou Travel and Tour My visit to Owerre-Ezukala Cave and Waterfall in Iyiafor Owerre-Ezukala, Orumba South, Anambra State is one that remains fresh in my mind with lots of nostalgia. The waterfall is one of the biggest in Nigeria. It is located in a … [Read more…]
It is the holidays and Christmas is my favorite holiday of each year. Christmas is usually the time to spend time with family, both nuclear and the extended family. The Igbos for instance, travel to their villages to be with their extended family. People also use the opportunity to visit people that they have not … [Read more…]
By Chetanne Chinelo Our call for the 2022 Christmas edition of Nkanu Today column was at Obeagu, Awkunanaw, in Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu State. Pacesetter’s guest was a palm wine tapper, Chinwendu Eze, a young man whom we guess is in his mid or late thirties. We captured the entire process of … [Read more…]
On Wednesday, October 5, 2022, an Amazon and matriarch of the Igwesi royal family of Obuoffia Ancient Kingdom in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, Her Highness, Chief Ezinne Christiana Ego Igwesi (JP), left this world after a brief illness. Though the Queen departed at the ripe age of 76 but the reality … [Read more…]