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…]
Enugu State Fire Service is, arguably, one of the greatest success stories of the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi led administration with Engr. Okwudiri Ohaa as the State Chief Fire Officer and helmsman. The fire service has been brought back to life, strengthened and refocused for the positive stories that abound today. Engr. Okwudiri Daniel Ohaa was … [Read more…]
The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has explained that the spiritual leader of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka, was not removed from the Adoration Ministry as many reports had suggested. Director of Communications, Enugu Catholic Diocese, Rev Fr Ben Achi, explained to the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) on Monday, that he … [Read more…]
There was pandemonium at the Adoration Ministries, Enugu, Nigeria, AMEN, Sunday evening, following an announcement that Bishop Callistus Onaga had removed Fr Ejike Mbaka as the Spiritual Director of Amen. Fr Mbaka, who personally made the announcement during the Sunday Mass, stated that the bishop had appointed Fr Anthony Amadi as the new Spiritual Director … [Read more…]
AHỊAJIỌKỤ: Igbo New Yam Festival …Discourse at UIU Tristate 6th Annual BBQ/New Yam Festival, Saturday. August 27, 2022, Queensbridge Park, Queens, NYC M.O. ENE PREAMBLE Igbo kwenu! Umu Igbo Unite, kwenu! Igbo Tri-State, kwenu, Igbo kwezuo nu! Thank you for inviting me back from across the Hudson River. Last April, I was here in … [Read more…]
2021 Independence Edition’s Personality of the Time- Mr. Ernest Ikechukwu Ugwu Mr. Ernest Ikechukwu Ugwu is the Enugu State Chairman of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS). He is an educationist, geologist, businessman and a techie. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra … [Read more…]
Encomiums pour in as former Enugu PDP guber aspirant and business mogul, Odengene, celebrates birthday Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Goodwill messages, encomiums, appreciations and felicitations have continued to pour in following the birthday celebration of Capt. Evarest Nnaji, Odengene, a former aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the Enugu governorship race. Odengene, who enjoyed … [Read more…]
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has announced some major changes in the church including the retirement of the church’s National Overseer, Pastor Joseph Obayemi. Addressing ministers of the church during the just concluded annual ministers conference themed: “Perfect Jubilee’ held at kilometer 42, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, … [Read more…]