The Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, Most Rev. Godfrey Igwebuike Onah, marked his 70th birthday by celebrating with inmates of the Nsukka Custodian Centre and providing a new borehole to address the facility’s water shortage. Onah also dedicated a new church built by the Nsukka Catholic Diocese within the custodial centre and administered the Sacrament…
The Enugu State Government has resumed its Continuous Survey Revalidation and Digitisation Exercise, aimed at strengthening the accuracy, transparency and reliability of land administration in the state. The exercise, under the ongoing Survey Records Digitisation Programme, is expected to run until the end of August 2026 and forms part of the administration’s broader digital transformation…
By Prosper Okoye The Benue chapter of the United States Government Exchange Alumni Association of Nigeria (USGEAAN) has called for stronger youth participation in economic development, governance and peacebuilding in the state. The call was made during activities organised by USGEAAN in partnership with more than 30 youth-led organisations and other stakeholders to mark International…
A supermarket operator in Kano, SUFAYE Investment Limited, has voluntarily handed over damaged and expired products valued at more than N28 million to the Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KSCPC) for disposal. The development, announced on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, is being seen as part of efforts to prevent unwholesome products from finding their way…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved an additional N115 million monthly subvention for the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, as part of measures to address concerns over the ongoing industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, in the institution. The latest intervention raises the state government’s monthly…
The Nigerian equities market began the new trading week on a negative footing on Monday, extending its bearish run to a fifth consecutive session as investors continued to take profits in medium- and large-capitalised stocks. The market capitalisation declined by N107 billion, representing a 0.07 per cent drop, to close at N156.517 trillion, compared with…
The MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has confirmed the death of one of its operations staff in an electrical accident at Eke, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. The company’s Head of Communications, Mr Emeka Ezeh, who confirmed the incident in Enugu on Monday, said it occurred on August 13 at about 1 p.m….
Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses on Sunday won their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after defeating debutants Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat, Morocco. Cameroon produced a dominant first-half display at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium, scoring all three goals before the break to secure the historic victory. Marie Manga opened the scoring…
The Enugu State Chapter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Youth Wing says it is strengthening grassroots mobilisation and political engagement to secure victory for the party in the 2027 general elections. The youth wing stated this on Monday in Enugu at the NDC Youth Inauguration and Leadership Summit, organised to inaugurate its leadership and…
The Enugu State Government has urged residents to make greater use of the 112 toll-free emergency line to access security services and obtain rapid assistance anywhere in the state. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security, Mr Vincent Onyeabor, made the call on Monday during an ongoing journalists’ tour of projects executed by…
