MY ADDRESS TO MARK THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE 2027 PRESIDENTIAL AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CAMPAIGNS 21 August 2026 Dear Compatriots,Members of the Press,Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, Wednesday, 19 August 2026, marked the official start of the campaign period for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections. There is no doubt that this is a defining moment…
The Enugu State Water Corporation (ENSWC) has announced a temporary disruption in water supply to parts of Enugu metropolis as it undertakes the realignment of a major water transmission pipeline in front of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. In a public service announcement dated August 21, 2026, the Corporation said the ongoing work was necessary to…
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…
