Roman Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis dies barely 24 hours after his Easter Sunday appearance at St. Peter’s Square. The Vatican announced the transition an hour ago today 21 April 2025. He was 88.
Jide Courage
Jide Courage is a pseudonym for a veteran journalist and editor who writes for Enugu Metro and other Nigerian newspapers and websites.
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Christian Chukwu (1951 -2025)
Christian Chukwu, a towering figure in Nigerian football and beloved son of Enugu, passed away peacefully this morning, 12 April 2025. He died in his home state of Enugu, Nigeria, aged 74. Known affectionately as “Chairman Chukwu,” he was a symbol of excellence in both playing and coaching, a revered leader on and off the […]
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Legislators approve emergency rule in Rivers State
National Assembly legislators approve President Bola Tinubu’s emergency rule and suspension of elected officials in Nigeria’s Rivers State. Yesterday, 20 March 2025, both Senate and House of Representatives approved the president’s emergency declaration to give it constitutional backing.
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Enugu home-grown music stars
Enugu is a cultural hub that grooms home-grown music stars that eventually reached the top in their musical careers. Here are profiles of 10 home-grown music stars whose careers took off from the Coal City.
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Tinubu suspends Governor Fubara
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu suspends Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara after declaring a state of emergency in the State. Tinubu announced the Governor’s suspension in a national broadcast on Tuesday, 18 March 2025.
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Can schools teach talent in Business?
Can elite schools like Havard and Lagos Business School teach the sort of talent that transforms entrepreneurs into billionaires? Famous US investor and billionaire, Warren Buffet, will tell you not to go searching for talent in elite business schools.
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Rashidat’s story of courage in Enugu
Rashidat’s story in Enugu, Nigeria, is one of courage, persistence, and the unwavering pursuit of dreams against all odds.
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Tinubu’s Credit Guarantee Scheme: Will it work?
The success of Tinubu’s credit guarantee programme announced in his New Year 2025 depends on how much capital is injected into it and whether the banks are willing to participate.
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The Ihiala Murder on Boxing Day
The Ihiala murder on Boxing Day and countless other victims of violence should serve as a wake-up call to Governor Soludo. It is time for decisive, courageous action to reclaim Anambra from the grip of lawlessness.
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Harsh Reality of life overseas
Recently, the International Police Organization (Interpol) published red alerts that exposed a harsh reality about life overseas. The alerts, according to Enugu Metro, exposed heinous crimes in various countries allegedly committed by 14 persons who claim Nigerian citizenship. These crimes range from armed robbery and kidnapping to human trafficking and drug dealing.