By Barr. Benjamin Okorie Ajah, PhD, M.Sc., B.L., LL.B., B.SC., AICMC, MNYA, MNSC, MNASA, AISDS, AMAPA We live our lives, each day, hoping for the crops we planted to bring us peace. By our sojourn through life, we pray we succeed and witness the progress of our children and love ones. You toed this path, … [Read more…]
By Chetanne Chinelo The Nkanu people pride themselves with being known with many things, one of which is the trade of killing and retailing meat – Igbuánụ́. A particular story has it that the word “Nkanu” was coined from the phrase “Nka anu du” meaning “The place with abundance of meat”. Although some persons disagree … [Read more…]
Today marks what would have been the 28th birthday of Nigerian singer Ileriooluwa Oladimeji Aloba, a.k.a. Mohbad. He tragically passed away on September 12, 2023. His death raised suspicion after the singer was buried a day after his death, sparking a wave of protest across the country with the demand, “Justice for Mohbad.” Following calls … [Read more…]
Mburubu Ancient Kingdom, in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, came under intense human traffic on December 29, 2023. It was the day the community held a Grand Civic Reception for their illustrious son, Enugu State Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Engr. Prince Lawrence Ezeh, PhD. Contrary to the biblical saying that … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The family of Late Chief Patrick Onyeke of Amalla Orba in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State has announced Friday, November 24, 2023 for the burial of their Matriach, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Nnemuruoha Chief Mrs Theresa Onyeke who died at 100. In an invitation signed by Chief Chuma Onyeke, … [Read more…]
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…]
By Ikenna Igwe Nigeria is Africa’s biggest economy and its largest population with over 200 million people. One of the world’s largest youth population is at risk of running out of food and facing a possible economic collapse. Recent reports from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a UN specialized organization on food, estimates that … [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…]
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…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Ex member of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Barrister KGB Oguakwa and family have fixed Thursday, July 27, 2023 for the burial of their late mother, Professor Mrs. Theresa Oguakwa. Per the schedule of the final rites of passage released by the Professor J. U. Oguakwa Family, the obsequies will commence … [Read more…]