The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, a public holiday to enable Muslim faithfuls to celebrate Eid-ul-Mawlid in remembrance of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on behalf of the federal government in a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani on Friday in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo,…
Two persons lost their lives while two others sustained varying degrees of injuries when a tanker exploded at the Agu-Awka axis of Awka on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. The tanker loaded with diesel exploded and began to burn when it collided with a truck carrying bags of animal feeds at 11:26 p.m. on Thursday. Confirming the…
Ghanaian entrepreneur and member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Edith Dzigbordi Baku, has declared her intention to contest for the presidency, saying the country needs fresh leadership to tackle corruption, unemployment and poverty. Baku made the declaration in a statement issued on Tuesday, in which she criticised political leaders for allegedly making campaign promises…
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mamman Giwa, has urged youths to shun cultism, drug and substance abuse in order to foster a bright future. Giwa made the call on Friday while receiving and interacting with leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) as part of preparations for the Nigeria Police Force…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has directed the harmonisation of the 2023 and 2025 Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) for immediate implementation at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH). Otti gave the directive on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, when he received a progress report from the ABSUTH Board and Management, led by its Chairman,…
The Executive Director of The Kukah Centre (TKC), Fr. Atta Barkindo, has joined an Expert Review Team constituted by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to review and refine Nigeria’s proposed National Peace Framework. The Expert Review Team was inaugurated by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, as part of efforts to develop…
The Enugu State Government has inaugurated the Enugu State Employment Council as part of measures to tackle unemployment, reduce poverty and promote sustainable economic growth. Governor Peter Mbah inaugurated the council on Tuesday, Aug. 18, during the Enugu State Employment Action Plan (E-SEAP) Consultative Meeting and Validation Workshop held at BON Sunshine Hotel, Enugu. The…
|By Valentine Obienyem The images and videos of Catholics venerating the relics of St Agatha, particularly what is traditionally identified as her skull, have been circulating widely on social media. Predictably, they have provoked questions, disbelief and, in some cases, accusations of idolatry: Why would Catholics venerate a skull? What has a piece of a…
The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (AnSIEC) has said preparations are in top gear for the conduct of the August 29 local government chairmanship and councillorship elections in the state. The commission’s Commissioner for Information and Publicity, Chief Chinedu Nnalue, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Awka on Thursday….
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has admitted Enugu Air as its 50th member, a development expected to strengthen Nigeria’s position in Africa’s growing domestic aviation market. AFRAA announced the admission in Nairobi, saying the development further expanded its membership base in Nigeria and reinforced its commitment to supporting the growth and development of African airlines….
