The foundation of Igbo decline in Nigerian politics
Ogbuagu traces the foundation of Igbo decline in Nigerian politics to Igbo intellectuals who instigated ego battles among political leaders.
Nigeria to spend N27.5trillion for 2024
Nigerian government plans to spend N27.5trillion in fiscal year 2024, an ambitious budget designed to reflate the economy.
Tinubu dissolves NNPCL Board
President Bola Tinubu dissolves the Margery Okadigbo-led NNPCL Board and reconstitutes a new one with Chief Pius Akinyelure as Chairman.
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THE WATER PROMISE
Mbah’s Water Scheme Upholds the Social Contract in Enugu
Chido lauds Gov Mbah’s Enugu water scheme as service delivery in action as well as restoration of the social contract.
10 takeaways from Mbah’s Speech on Enugu Water
Here are 10 takeaways from the speech by Governor Ndubuisi Mbah at the commissioning of Ninth Mile Water Scheme yesterday.
Mbah’s speech on 180-day water promise for Enugu
Mbah’s speech on 180-day water promise for Enugu at the commissioning of the 9th Mile Water Scheme today in Enugu.
Mbah fulfills 180-day water promise today
Gov Ndubuisi Mbah fulfills 180-day water promise as he commissions scheme that delivers 120million litres of water to Enugu City.
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Life in My City Festival
It is an annual celebration of creativity featuring young talents in the Nigerian art landscape. with a Grand Finale in Enugu, Nigeria
Historic enthronement of lady apostle
All roads led to Iva Valley Enugu on Saturday 25 November for the historic enthronement of a lady apostle, Dr. Deborah Macfoy Akachukwu
Bishop Wale Oke consecrates first woman apostle in Enugu
President of Nigeria’s Pentecostal Fellowship, Bishop Wale Oke, consecrates first woman apostle at an Enugu grand weekend event on Saturday.
Igbo marginalisation is a buzzword
Ogbuagu reflects on how Igbo political leaders maneuvered the group into a disadvantaged corner where marginalisation is now a buzzword.
The Essential Atiku
The Essential Atiku is a tribute by Mazi Paul Ibe to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on his 77th birthday anniversary.
Men, their own enemies
Adesola Ayo-Aderele reflects on avoidable mistakes often made in raising kids that turn men into their own enemies.
A hinterland burden
A hinterland burden is a reflection on the primary drivers of insecurity in our rural areas, and how civic minded folks can address them.
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Gomba wins $100k prize for literature
Fifth-time lucky, Obari Gomba wins $100k Nigerian Prize for Literature 2023 sponsored by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Plc.
DINING OUT
Lunch at Emily Restaurant
Osita Chidoka’s lunch at Emily Restaurant made him recall how successful women businesses are sometimes destroyed by competitors’ evil propaganda.
CITY ATTRACTIONS
Christmastime in Enugu: A Secret Love Affair
Poet JAMES EZE presents a picturesque view of his secret love affair with Christmastime in Enugu, the Coal City State.
transportation
Getting around town in Enugu
Depending on how they come into the city, visitors will have six modes of transport for getting around town in Enugu.
Politics & Policy
Abia to reconstruct PH Road Aba
Abia State set to reconstruct PH (Port Harcourt) Road, Aba’s main gateway as Gov Alex Otti flags off project yesterday.
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Now that Rufai Oseni has made “The Ethics of Journalism” topical
Chido returns to a review of the ethics of journalism, given recent outcry over interview technique of TV anchor Rufai Oseni that now makes the issue topical
Why are we mistreated this way?
Fred wonders why Nigerians are mistreated inside and outside their country, given last weekend’s Saudi visa treatment and the local polls.
The Bayelsa turn-by-turn politics
Abraham Ogbodo explains why the governorship quest by Timipre Sylva threatens the time-honoured Bayelsa turn-by-turn politics.
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BUSINESS ANALYSES
Why Labour suspended strike
Labour explains why it suspended nationwide strike as a result of an intervention by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.
Lifestyle
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10 Ways to age gracefully, by Obasanjo
At an Ibadan Elders’ Forum , former President General Olusegun Obasanjo suggests the following 10 ways for seniors to age gracefully.
Nigeria investigates Airpeace passengers’ incident in Saudi
Nigeria investigates visa cancellation incident by Saudi authorities affecting 264 Jeddah-bound Airpeace Airline passengers.
Justice Nweze departs in grandeur
Eminent personalities from all walks of life stormed Abuja Tuesday to honour Justice Centus Nweze as he departs in grandeur.
Neliaku and the new era of PR in Nigeria
Chido Nwakanma examines the sure steps of Ike Neliaku and the new era that his election promises for PR in Nigeria.
The Abia Tower traffic gridlock
Dr Emeka Nwosu proposes solutions to the perennial traffic gridlock that springs up at the Abia Tower during festive seasons.
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Enugu After Hours
The platform to explore Enugu’s after hours joints that residents can go to check what’s cooking in the city after a hard days work
CELEBRATIONS
Historic enthronement of lady apostle
All roads led to Iva Valley Enugu on Saturday 25 November for the historic enthronement of a lady apostle, Dr. Deborah Macfoy Akachukwu
Peace Anyiam-Osigwe is dead
Multiple industry sources confirmed in Lagos last night, 9 January 2023, that beloved Nollywood producer, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, is dead.
Enugu Metro Video
Enugu Metro Video features interesting original and other interesting clips we may find and upload here for your viewing pleasure.
Living in Bondage II carries its sequel well
The long-awaited sequel to the pioneer movie, Living in Bondage, appears in cinemas nationwide with its iconic cast delivering stellar performances.
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