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The Southeastern Zone of the Electricity Consumers Association of Nigeria (ECAN) has accused an Aba-based legal practitioner, Larry Iroka, of playing to the gallery in guiding his client, Aba Electricity Consumers Forum, on clear and decided legal matters. In a statement today in Awka, Anambra State, after its monthly executive council meeting, the ECAN zonal leadership said that “it is regrettable that after the Abia State High Court sitting at Isiala Ngwa decided this month a case now regarded by lawyers as a sound precedent in the interpretation of Nigeria’s electricity laws, Iroka has continued to move from one radio house to another making statements that befuddle not just the legal community but also the Nigerian public”.  The statement,  signed by the zonal ECAN chairman, Engr Joe Ubani, and the secretary, Comrade Chris Opara, recalled that the Honorable Justice Enyinnaya Ikpeazu had on May 21 agreed with one of the country’s most respected Senior Advocates of Nigeria (...

Enugu State has bagged the hosting rights for the 2025 National Festival of Arts and Culture themed “Connected Culture. Handing over the hosting rights to Governor Peter Mbah at the Enugu State Government House, the Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, Obi Asika, said that the choice of Enugu for the event, which takes place from November 22 to 29, 2025, was based on the city’s rich history, cultural heritage, potentials, and recent developments which he described as 'great things happening' in the state. This was even as Governor Mbah, promised participants a most memorable NAFEST experience. Asika said, “Enugu has been on the news nonstop for great things. We see what is happening and we are proud of what you are doing and we want to be part of it. My supervising minister – the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy - is happy about NAFEST coming to Enugu. “Enugu is one of the best cities in Nigeria and you have one of the ...

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for renewed commitment to multilateralism and a candid examination of the challenges threatening global peace and governance. He made the statement at the European Union–African Union Ministerial Follow-Up Committee and the 3rd EU–AU Ministerial Meeting in Brussels, According to Alkasim Abdulkadir, the Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tuggar’s statement acknowledged the EU’s enduring support for African-led initiatives,  “it is at this point, when discussing peace, security and governance, that the foreign minister of a large African country is meant to outline for his hosts the progress we have made in tackling a host of complex issues – and the outstanding challenges that only closer cooperation can resolve.” He outlined a familiar but pressing list of issues: the proliferation of small weapons; climate change; violent extremism; irregular m...

Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu is in Rome to join world leaders at the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV.  U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are among numerous international leaders and dignitaries, representing approximately 200 foreign delegations, who will attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass at the Vatican on Sunday, May 18. The global leaders and representatives who will be present in St. Peter’s Square for the 10 a.m. Sunday Mass include: Americas JD Vance, vice president of the United States Marco Rubio, U.S. secretary of state of the United States Arnoldo André Tinoco, minister for foreign affairs and worship of Costa Rica Salvador Valdés Mesa, vice president of Cuba Raquel Peña Rodríguez, vice president of the Dominican Republic Félix Ulloa, vice president of El Salvador Daniel Noboa, president of Ecuador Alrich Nicolas, representative of Haiti Alfredo Vásquez Rivera, ambassador of Guatemala to the Holy See Rebeca Ráquel Obando, president of the s...

Damaged masts on the Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc after it crashed into New York City's Brooklyn Bridge Two people have been killed and 19 others injured after a tall Mexican Navy training sailing ship crashed into New York City's Brooklyn Bridge. Police said the Cuauhtémoc, with 277 people on board, lost power on Saturday as the captain was manoeuvring the vessel, forcing it to head for the bridge abutment on the Brooklyn side. Footage shows the ship's towering masts clip the bridge as it passed under the structure. Crew members were standing on the masts as they snapped and fell to the deck, authorities said. Brooklyn resident Nick Corso, who witnessed the accident, said the area erupted in panic. There was "lots of screaming, some sailors hanging from the masts," he told AFP. New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed on X that two people died and two of the 19 injured were in critical condition. Brooklyn Bridge did not suffer any major damage and was re...

  In a significant step toward fostering intercultural understanding and economic growth, the Institute for Social Peace and Intercultural Competence (ISPIC) has commissioned its German centre and German Language School at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu. Speaking on the occasion, the founder of ISPIC, Engr. Anthony Dominic, while  sharing the project’s vision, stressed its transformative impact on Nigerian youths. “This initiative is about elevating and equipping young people with the skills to excel in their chosen fields, free of charge, while addressing economic challenges,” he said. Dr. Emeka Ani (founder) also emphasised the importance of the program while reflecting on his own struggles abroad 26 years ago. “ I am a product of those who ran away many years ago. ISPIC is my perspective to give youths a dream and an opportunity  I did not have to thrive when he left the country 26 years ago. All you need to do is to show readiness and commit...