Lilian Esoro Mourns Father After Sudden Death, Says Nothing Feels the Same

Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro is mourning the sudden death of her father, Ferdinand Esoro, just weeks after losing a close friend. The actress opened up about her painful grief and said her Christian faith remains her source of strength.

An oncologist has urged Nigerians to speak up about unusual changes in their bodies and seek medical attention early, warning that keeping quiet about possible cancer symptoms can reduce the chances of successful treatment.

Nigeria’s Information Minister Mohammed Idris has warned that returning to the old petrol subsidy system could reverse some of the economic gains recorded since 2023. He says the government must protect the resources released by subsidy removal while finding better ways to reduce the hardship faced by Nigerians.

Osborn Nweze Umahi, son of Works Minister David Umahi, has won the Ohaozara council chairmanship election in Ebonyi State on the APC platform and pledged to forgo his salary and allowances to support local development.

The NYCN Southeast Zone has launched its “Operation Use Your PVC Well” campaign, urging youths to protect their voter cards, assess candidates based on performance and make informed choices ahead of the 2027 general elections.

President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Zamfara Governor Abdulaziz Yari as Director-General of the APC’s 2027 presidential campaign council, with Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma named Secretary as the party begins preparations for the election.

The Enugu State APC chairman has expressed confidence in Governor Peter Mbah’s chances ahead of the 2027 elections, attributing the party’s growing influence to grassroots mobilisation, increased federal engagement and the administration’s ongoing projects in infrastructure, education, healthcare and security.

Enugu State Government is targeting the acquisition of 1,000 tractors to accelerate agricultural mechanisation, boost food production and create over 3,000 jobs through its partnership with the Nortra Tractor Assembly Plant.

The NSIB preliminary report has revealed that Enugu Air’s aircraft had an inoperative autobrake system before it overran the wet runway at Benin Airport, while poor visibility, rain and tailwind also contributed to the challenging landing conditions.

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) reports 45,000 new HIV cases in Nigeria, emphasizing that while no cure exists yet, effective prevention options like PrEP and free antiretroviral treatment remain widely available across the country.

A former Goldman Sachs analyst has been sentenced to eight years of probation after pleading guilty to stalking and threatening his ex-girlfriend. His disturbing conversations with ChatGPT reportedly triggered an FBI alert and helped investigators uncover the seriousness of the threats.

Enugu Air has joined the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) as its 50th member, marking a major milestone for the Nigerian carrier and strengthening its role in Africa’s growing aviation industry.