ABUJA — A fire outbreak has destroyed shops and goods worth millions of naira at Eda Plaza, a building materials market opposite Chida Hotel in Jabi, Abuja. The fire reportedly started in the early hours, with an eyewitness telling the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) that an alarm was raised at about 3 a.m. after his…
President Bola Tinubu has commenced a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave, departing Abuja for Europe. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja, saying Tinubu’s first destination would be London, United Kingdom. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for…
Umuahia — Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has charged young Abians to embrace selfless service, innovation, hard work and excellence and become active participants in the development of the state. Otti gave the charge on Saturday at the graduation ceremony of the 2026 Abia State Leadership Academy Youth Leadership Boot Camp, held at the International…
|By Valentine Obienyem I have not only closely watched many Catholic prelates, both in Nigeria and across the world, over the years; I have also studied some of them. One Cardinal who has always stood out to me is Francis Cardinal Arinze. His life, priestly ministry, intellectual clarity, humility and service to the universal Church…
The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has directed the immediate commencement of palliative repairs on failed sections of the road linking the Obosi–Ogbunike–Ogidi corridor to the Second Niger Bridge in Anambra State, as part of measures to ease the hardship faced by motorists while major construction continues. Umahi gave the directive during an inspection…
Abuja— The Global Anglican Council has approved Abuja, Nigeria, as the headquarters of the Global Anglican Communion, a structure established through the reorganisation of the GAFCON movement. The Chairman of the Global Anglican Council, The Most Rev. Dr Laurent Mbanda, announced the decision in a statement issued on Saturday, saying it was reached at the…
…Gov Mbah Vows to Make State Africa’s Sporting Capital Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia have won the prime prizes in the 42km category as the Enugu City International Festival ended in grand style. This was even as the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, vowed to return Enugu to its glorious sporting past and…
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested three male suspects over alleged armed robbery and cult-related activities, recovering firearms, ammunition, ATM cards and other exhibits. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Enugu. He said operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit arrested Goodluck Hyacinth,…
ABUJA — A young Nigerian, Samuel Ezekiel, has alleged that his friend, Emmanuel Udeh, deceived him into undergoing kidney removal at Wellington Hospital, Life Camp, Abuja, after arranging for his identity to be changed to “Hassan Abubakar”. Ezekiel made the allegation while speaking with journalists during the Nigeria Police Force parade of suspects linked to…
The African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has pledged to transform Nigeria into a major global sports hub and ensure the country qualifies for every FIFA World Cup if elected president. Sowore made the pledge in Enugu while participating in the 2026 Enugu City International Marathon, where he competed in the 10-kilometre race…
