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    Enugu State has made history as the host of the Christian Association of Nigeria’s (CAN) Fourth-Quarter National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, held on November 28, 2024, at the Jubilee Hall of the Holy Ghost Cathedral. This marked the first time in CAN's history that the NEC meeting was held in Enugu State. The event, organized and sponsored by the Enugu State Government under the leadership of Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, brought together Christian leaders from across Nigeria, including delegates from all 36 states and the FCT, to address key national issues. The central theme of the meeting focused on fostering unity within the Christian Church and addressing pressing national challenges, such as insecurity, economic hardships, and citizen welfare. It provided a platform for Christian leaders to collaborate with government stakeholders to create solutions that will benefit the nation. In his address, CAN President, Archbishop Dr. Daniel Okoh, commended the govern...

A young groom identified simply as Bright was brutally murdered less than 24 hours before his wedding in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. Bright, in his early 30s, met his untimely death at Ezego Junction, Ihiala, in a tragic attack by gunmen. The incident occurred as Bright, his fiancée Chinwendu, their best man, and the chief bridesmaid were returning to the Uli community within the same local government area. The group had gone to pick up the bride in Ihiala town, with Bright following behind on a motorcycle. According to eyewitnesses and family members, Bright had stopped to refuel his bike at Ezego Junction when two unidentified assailants accosted him. The victim's younger brother recounted the harrowing ordeal, stating, “Bright was carrying one of the bridesmaids, while his best man carried Chinwendu. He was following behind the convoy of motorcycles but stopped at the fuel station. Unknown to him, he was heading into a deadly ambush.” When Bright failed to...

  TRIBUTE TO MALLAM UMARU ALTINE: First elected mayor of Enugu(1952 – 1958) By Hon. Femi Kehinde Benjamin Cardozo, an American jurist and philosopher said: “History in illuminating the past, illuminates the present and in illuminating the present, illuminates the future.” The story of Nigeria is a deep, intriguing and enchanting metaphor. Its glorious past had contradicted sharply with its current political corundum. A Fulani man from Sifawa in Sokoto Caliphate – Mallam Umaru Altine, had in 1952 become elected as the first Mayor of the City of Enugu, the heart land and heartbeat of the Igbo Nation. He was in office till 1958. Enugu is the capital of the old Eastern Region of Nigeria. Umaru Altine was a product of Dr. Azikiwe’s political Nationalistic and cosmopolitan outlook. He was a Pan Nigerian. His faith in one Nigeria, was unimpeachable, unshakable and unquestionable. He was Altine’s guide, pathfinder and mentor. Umaru Altine, a cattle dealer, had left the Sokoto province to s...

  A Nigerian man, Henry, has openly declared his intention to cheat on his wife and warned that if she retaliates, he will “show her that he hails from Nsukka.” This statement comes in light of a long-held tradition in Nsukka, Enugu State, where a married woman caught cheating is believed to be struck with madness instantly. The comment was made in response to a post by Adaeze, who criticized the infidelity of Nsukka men. She remarked that many Nsukka women silently endure such behavior because they are financially dependent on their husbands, and don't want to lose the shelter and support they receive. This bold statement has stirred controversy, as the practice of infidelity and the cultural belief about punishment in Nsukka have long been subjects of debate.

  The leadership of the Ndinwuba Family of Amauzam Obeagu in Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu State has cautioned the general public against purchasing lands and other kindred-owned properties from Mr. Ifeanyi Agbomba Egbo, Barr. Emeka Agu, and their associates. According to the family, any transactions with these individuals are illegal and will result in significant legal troubles for the buyers. The warning comes in light of a subsisting court order from the High Court of Enugu State, which affirmed the legitimacy of the Mr. Timothy Ogbodo-led Executive as the only recognized leadership of the family. The court order explicitly restrains Mr. Agbomba and his group from interfering with the family’s assets or parading themselves as executives. Recall that the Enugu State High Court, presided over by Hon. Justice A. O. Onovo, on July 28, 2023, in Suit No. E/349/2023, granted an order of interim injunction restraining Mr. Ifeanyi Agbomba Egbo and others from performing any...

    Enugu State has made history as the host of the Christian Association of Nigeria’s (CAN) Fourth-Quarter National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, held on November 28, 2024, at the Jubilee Hall of the Holy Ghost Cathedral. This marked the first time in CAN's history that the NEC meeting was held in Enugu State. The event organized and sponsored by the Enugu State Government under the leadership of Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, brought together Christian leaders from across Nigeria, including delegates from all 36 states and the FCT, to address key national issues. The central theme of the meeting focused on fostering unity within the Christian Church and addressing pressing national challenges, such as insecurity, economic hardships, and citizen welfare. It provided a platform for Christian leaders to collaborate with government stakeholders to create solutions that will benefit the nation. In his address, CAN President, Archbishop Dr. Daniel Okoh, commended the governm...

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a one-week industrial strike starting from 00:00 hours on December 1, 2024 in Ebonyi State. The strike is in response to the Ebonyi State Government’s failure to implement the New National Minimum Wage for civil servants. Comrade Oguguo Egwu, the State Chairman of the NLC, explained that the action was in line with the directive issued by the National body on November 8, 2024, for states that had not yet complied with the minimum wage implementation process based on collective bargaining. The issue began on October 2, 2024, when the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, inaugurated a Minimum Wage Implementation Committee. However, as the committee was finalizing its report, the Governor unilaterally announced a wage award of NGN75,000 for Grade levels 1 and 2, and NGN40,000 across the board for Grade levels 3-16 during a church service at the Government House Chapel on October 27, 2024. This decision was controversial as it did not f...

    Tragedy struck today at the Ugwu Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, as a devastating accident involving an SUV and multiple passenger buses resulted in significant casualties. Eyewitnesses report that the collision occurred near the 9th Mile area, a bustling section of the expressway, leaving many feared dead and several others critically injured. A viral video circulating online captures the harrowing scene, showing wrecked vehicles and distressed bystanders attempting to offer assistance. The incident has caused heavy traffic congestion, as emergency responders rush to the site to provide aid and clear the roadway. Details of the exact number of casualties and the cause of the crash remain unclear, but sources suggest high-speed driving and poor visibility may have contributed to the fatal accident. Authorities are yet to release an official statement as rescue operations continue