Hilda Baci, a Nigerian Jollof Queen, has reacted to her dethronement as the record-holder for longest cooking marathon. The Guinness World Records (GWR) had in June announced that Hilda was the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon (individual), after reviewing all footage of the exercise. Although Hilda attempted to set a record of … [Read more…]
Following the demise of late Mrs. Vivian Oluchukwu Nnajiofor, JP, wife of Ex Enugu Lawmaker, Rt. Hon. Paul Nnajiofor Ononenyi, on July 9, 2023, after a brief but serious illness, aged 45, tributes have continued to pour in from Nigerians of all walks of life. The late Nnajiofor, whose burial activities will commence with a … [Read more…]
The Fifth Generation (5G) services subscription has 500,000, says the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This is even as the commission is targeting 50 per cent broadband penetration before the end of 2023. The executive vice chairman, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, disclosed this at a media chat with executive editors and media chiefs in the northern … [Read more…]
The West African Youth Congress, a prominent organization representing the youthd in West Africa, has selected Prof. Augustine Uchechukwu Nweze, the Rector of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) and Chairman of the Association of State-owned Polytechnics Rectors in Nigeria, as a nominee for the Academic Leadership Awards at the 2023 West African Youth … [Read more…]
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has called for urgent action to accelerate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs) and reduce maternal and child mortality. This was contained in the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation seventh annual Goalkeepers Report released on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Goalkeepers Report showed where … [Read more…]
Daberechukwu Egbo & Doris Ewo, Enugu. In a dedication to improve the health and well-being of his people, the Nkanu West Local Government administration of Hon. Uchenna Callistus Ejim, in collaboration with the Enugu State chapter of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapists, NSP, and with support from the Student Union of and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, … [Read more…]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday said malaria death rates in Nigeria dropped by 55 per cent between years 2000 and 2021. The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, who made this known during the launch of the 2022 Nigeria Malaria Report in Abuja, said incidence recorded from malaria also dropped by 26 per cent … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Joy, goodwill messages, encomiums, appreciations and felicitations have poured in following the birthday celebration of Capt. Evarest Nnaji Odengene, an Enugu born business mogul and politician. Odengene, who turned 61 today was born on 16th August, 1962 into the family of Chief Silas Edeh Nnaji and Chief Mrs Janet Wowo-Ogo Nnaji, of … [Read more…]
In a bid to underscore the administration’s commitment to enhancing healthcare services for the people of Enugu State, the recently appointed Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obi Emmanuel Ikechukwu, has hit the ground running by embarking on a tour of key health sector agencies. The visit was aimed at re-acquainting the Commissioner with the inner workings … [Read more…]
…mother, child in good health condition …as council chairman’s wife clears hospital bill, presents gift items to the family It was a joyful mood at the Umuatugbuoma Health Center in Akegbe Ugwu community, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State as the center delivered her first baby, barely nine days after being commissioned and … [Read more…]
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against buying and consuming fruits that were forced to ripe with calcium carbide. The Director-General of the agency, Mojisola Adeyeye gave the warning Tuesday at the South East NAFDAC Zone Media Sensitization Workshop on Danger of Drug Hawking and Ripening of Fruits … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Tuesday night declared an indefinite nationwide strike. President of the association, Dr Orji Emeka Innocent, said the strike will commence at 12 midnight on Tuesday. He said the strike was declared during the National Executive Council meeting of the association in Lagos. According to Innocent, the major … [Read more…]