|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…
ENUGU — The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is meeting in Enugu, where the death of its General Secretary, Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, was announced. The meeting is being attended by the NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, members of the National Administrative Council (NAC), NEC members, state council chairpersons, delegates of…
ONITSHA — The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has ordered the arrest of the Managing Director of Hartland Nigeria Ltd. over the company’s alleged failure to complete an 11-kilometre section of the Benin-Onitsha Expressway despite receiving about N14 billion for the project. Umahi gave the directive during an inspection of federal road and bridge…
ENUGU — The Enugu State Government has commended women beneficiaries of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) for their contributions to food production and processing in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-industrialisation, Mr Patrick Ubru, gave the commendation on Aug. 28, 2026, at the celebration of the…
|By Proper Okoye ABUJA — British Oasis Academy, Abuja, has appointed William Stephen Pope as its new principal. Pope, a South African national of Dutch, Irish and Scottish ancestry, brings more than 45 years of experience in education in South Africa and Nigeria. His career spans classroom teaching, curriculum development and school administration, with experience…
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following the resignation of the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, the federation’s General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, and members of its Executive Committee. The President’s directive was contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by his…
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), following the retirement of Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack. The brief swearing-in ceremony took place at the State House, Abuja, marking the formal commencement of Enitan’s tenure as the nation’s Chief…
…Says “We’re bringing back Okpara’s agro-industrial revolution” …Hails Gov. Mbah’s proactiveness, promises communities bountiful benefits Enugu — The South East Development Commission (SEDC) says it is set to reignite the agro-industrial revolution that made the defunct Eastern Region one of the fastest-growing economies in the world between 1954 and 1964. The Commission said it would…
ENUGU — The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) has trained 47 of its officials as part of preparations for the Sept. 26, 2026, Local Government Council elections in the state. The workshop was designed to equip the officials with updated knowledge and skills to train ad-hoc personnel who will participate in the conduct of…
|By Prosper Okoye ABUJA — The Child Protection Network (CPN) has urged all parties and authorities involved in the adoption and custody dispute over a child identified as Jada to place her safety, dignity and best interests above the legal battle between the adults. The National Coordinator of CPN, Mr Olakunle Sanni, made the call…
