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ABAKALIKI CATHOLIC DIOCESE GETS SEVEN NEW MONSIGNORS Seven catholic priests in the Abakaliki Diocese, Ebonyi State, were recently elevated to the status of monsignor by the Pontif, His Holiness, Pope Francis. The bishop, Most Rev. Peter Nworie Chukwu officially presented them at St. Theresa Cathedral in Abakaliki, after installation on March 16. Chukwu said that the profiles of the priests …

CHRISTIAN CHUKWU MARKS GOLDEN JUBILEE AS PLAYER OF RANGERS INTERNATIONAL Ex-national team skipper, ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu, will on Thursday, commemorate his 50th anniversary as player, captain, and manager of Rangers International Football Club of Enugu (1974-2024). The event will hold with a novelty match between Ex-Rangers players and All Stars, kicking off activities at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, by …

GOV ALIA GIVES FULL AUTONOMY TO BENUE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS The administration of Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has given full blessings to the autonomy of the 23 Local Government Areas in the state, with adequate plans also outlined to open up the rural areas to enable rural economies to thrive. Governor Alia gave his administration’s commitment to ensuring full local government’s …

LAGOS-KANO, EASTERN RAIL LINES TO BENEFIT FROM RENEWED HOPE INFRASTRUCTURE FUND – ONANUGA The Federal Government intends to use the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund, which was recently approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), to finance the Lagos-Kano and Eastern Rail Lines, along with other key infrastructure projects. This is contained a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to …

COURT SAYS CELESTINE OMEHIA NOT ENTITLED TO BENEFIT AS FORMER RIVERS GOVERNOR A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has delivered judgment on the contentious issue of Celestine Omehia’s entitlement to pension benefits from the state government. The court ruled against the demand by the Rivers State Government and the Rivers State House of Assembly for Omehia to …

UJU ANYA: NIGERIAN-BORN US PROFESSOR ENGAGED WITH LESBIAN PARTNER Uju Anya, a Nigerian professor residing in the United States, has shared the joyful news of her engagement to her partner, Sirry Alang. The couple recently made the announcement on social media, revealing the heartwarming details of the romantic proposal that unfolded at a gathering surrounded by their loved ones. Taking …

I’LL CONTINUE TO PAY WAGE AWARD UNTIL MINIMUM WAGE IS CONCLUDED – GOV MBAH Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has promised continuous payment of wage awards to state workers until committee on new minimum wage concludes its work. The governor made the pledge during the Town Hall meeting with Enugu people on Saturday at the Old Government House, Enugu. …

NOLLYWOOD VETERAN ACTOR ZACK ORJI DEAD? Social media is currently buzzing with unconfirmed reports of the passing of Nollywood Legend, Zack Orji. Orji who has been suffering from brain issues leading to a brain surgery was said to have died yesterday night. The actor was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital in Abuja on New …

THOMAS OBIATUEGWU: FROM BATTLEFIELD CHAPLAIN TO CATHOLIC BISHOP The Orlu Catholic Diocese has welcomed a new Auxiliary Bishop, Monsignor Thomas Ifeanyichukwu Obiatuegwu, in a ceremony that holds significance for the community and for Obiatuegwu, who left religious service in the US Military to take up religious duties as a priest in Orlu, Imo state. In January, Pope Francis appointed him …

NIGERIAN GOVT INVITES GUMI FOR QUESTIONING The Nigerian Government has invited controversial Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, for questioning. Gumi was invited for questioning over his comments on the activities of bandits in the country. The minister of Information and Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed while addressing journalists at the State House, Abuja, on Monday. The minister said the Islamic cleric was …