By Sydney Nweze In a move to boost the local economy and elevate the commercial status of the LGA, the Executive Chairman of Igbo-Eze North, Hon Michael Uche Ogalla, has embarked on a comprehensive upgrade of Eke-Ozzi Main Market to Ozzi International Market. With completion expected in just six months, the transformation promises to deliver…

The ESUT Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Mary Ifeoma Okwor, and the Director of ESUT Consultancy Services, Prof. Okey Oji, were on Wednesday, elected as Senate Representatives to ESUT Governing Council. Prof. Okwor who polled the highest number of votes got 195 votes, while Prof. Oji, came second with a total of 164 votes. Prof….

By Chinecherem Godswill Eze A historic celebration took place in the ancient Ozzi Osegbe Kingdom of Igbo-Eze North LGA, on Wednesday, April 23rd, as Hon. Michael Uche Ogalla, the Executive Chairman of Igbo-Eze North, was conferred with the prestigious chieftaincy title of Eze Udo I of Ozzi. Translating to “King of Peace,” the title was…

…As Governor Mbah lauds Speaker Abbas for empathetic leadership The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday, handed over an N18 million cheque to the Enugu State Government as financial support for victims of the tragic petrol tanker explosion that occurred on January 25 at Ugwu Onyeama along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway,…

The Enugu State Government has announced the cancellation of this month’s environmental sanitation exercise scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025. A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia said the cancellation was to enable candidates for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board…

Pope Francis, the Argentine Jesuit who made history as the first Roman Catholic pontiff from the Americas and the first from the Southern Hemisphere, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced on Monday. The news was delivered by Cardinal Kevin Farrell in a video address. “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow…

Manchester City’s hopes of securing Champions League football next season received a major lift on Saturday as late goals from Nico O’Reilly and Mateo Kovacic sealed a 2-0 victory over Everton, propelling the reigning champions into fourth place in the Premier League standings. O’Reilly broke the deadlock in the 84th minute, slotting home Matheus Nunes’…

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has described Easter as a time for forgiveness, love, and strengthening of the bonds of unity across creeds and tribes. Mbah stated this in his Easter message to the people of Enugu State and the nation on Saturday. “As Christians in Nigeria join other Christian faithful across the…

Nigerian gospel musician and radio talk show host, Bolaji Olarewaju, popularly known as Big Bolaji, has passed away. His family confirmed the sad news in a statement issued on Saturday, noting that he died after a brief illness. The statement reads in part: “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bolaji…

Maduka University, located in Ekwegbe Nsukka, has officially matriculated 664 students during its second matriculation ceremony, reaffirming its dedication to delivering value-based education that transcends borders. Addressing the matriculating students, the Chancellor and Founder, Dr. Samuel Maduka Onyishi, underscored the urgent need for an education system that actively responds to societal demands. He declared that…