Federal toll gates are to return soon to two South-East highways as government hands over 12 highways to private investors.
February 2021
Posted inTravel
Nigeria shuts NY Consulate over Covid-19 outbreak
Nigeria hurriedly shuts her NY Consulate for 10 days from Thursday 18 February to protect staff from a rash of Covid-19 infections that hit the facility.
Posted inCrime & Justice, Latest News
Zimbabwe Police rescue Nigerian from bandit strike
Zimbabwe Police rescue Nigerian businessman from a six-man robbery gang, among them a local police officer killed in a shootout.
Posted inBusiness
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is DG of WTO, makes history
In two hours, Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala makes history as first woman and first black to head the World Trade Organisation(WTO).
Posted inNews
Colours of an Igbo Presidency
I am as excited about an Igbo Presidency as much as any other person who is dreaming about the prospect. What if by some luck the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) each decide to field an Igbo for President in 2023? The idea is not far-fetched; a similar scenario played […]
Posted inCovid-19
Anambra imposes fresh curfew over rising Covid-19 cases
Anambra Government imposes fresh curfew and new set of desperate measures to shield the state from alarming national spread of Covid-19.
Posted inBusiness
US finally backs Okonjo-Iweala for WTO job
The United States of America finally backs Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to become Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Posted inBusiness
South Korea pushes Nigeria closer to WTO hot seat
South Korea’s Trade Minister, Yoo Myung-hee, quits WTO race today and pushes Nigeria, represented by Okonjo-Iweala closer to director-general’s seat. The exit of South Korea removes one of two hurdles preventing Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala from occupying the WTO driving seat. It remains to be seen whether new US President, Joe Biden, will remove the final […]
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Enugu Commissioner, Ekweremadu, slumps and dies
Tragedy visits Ekweremadu family of Mpu, Aninri LGA of Enugu State as Commissioner Mathias Ekweremadu slumps and dies this afternoon.
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Living Next Door Rangers players, my childhood idols
Editor, Okagbue Aduba, recalls his youth and privilege living next door to the house pioneer Enugu Rangers stars frequented in their heyday.