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…]
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…]
“Do You, Consistency Pays”- a Chat with Eru Eru is a music artiste based in Lagos, but from Rivers State. Eru bares her mind and thoughts about her art and music career in this chat with our correspondent, Muna. I know you as Eru, a music artiste, but can you tell us a little more … [Read more…]
TOBI AMUSAN: Before her story changed in 2015 Coach tells her captivating narrative as a local athlete he begged to be included in teams and the irony of Oregon where she missed World Junior Championships because of visa hitches Nigeria’s participation at the 2022 World Athletics Championship in Oregon, USA was made special by the … [Read more…]
[OPINION] G.O.C. @ 60: THE BEGINNING OF SERVICE TO HUMANITY AND GOD By Professor Dan O. Chukwu In his autobiography, My Odyssey, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe recalls his first meeting with Dr. Kwegyir Aggrey of the Gold Coast and the impact that meeting was to have on him and Africa in the later years. According to … [Read more…]
Why I wore traditional worshippers’ attire to Supreme Court proceedings-Lawyer A human rights lawyer, Malcolm Omoirhobo, on Thursday, caused a stir at the Supreme Court for wearing an African traditional worshippers’ attire to the court’s proceedings. Omoirhobo stated that he wore the clothing to court to exercise his fundamental human rights following a recent judgment … [Read more…]
Nigerian comedian, Stanley Chibunna, popularly known as Funnybone has tied the knot with his lover in Enugu. The star-studded ceremony had in attendance Nollywood stars and other entertainers. Celebrities such as footballer Wilfred Ndidi, actor Akah Nnani, Stan Nze, and a plethora of Nigerian stars were present at the colourful traditional wedding ceremony. Nollywood veteran, … [Read more…]