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                         By Lilian Nwonyeali Rotary club of Enugu municipal, Rotary international District 9142, on Sunday celebrated  it's 2024 Iri ji/Muni cultural festival. Speaking at the annual event held at Rotary citizens centre, Hillview Trans-Ekulu, Enugu, the Past Assistant Governor and President of Rotary club of Enugu municipal, Patrick Ubru (Onowu) highlighted the significance of the event, adding that it also provides them the opportunity of informing the public of other key activities undertaken by the club in service to humanity  "Today, we celebrate not only the bountiful harvest experienced by the farmers in Igbo land but also to honor our rich culture and traditions that bind us together as a race. "We must reflect, on the significance of the yam in our culture. Yam is not just a crop; it is a symbol of Prosperity, Resilience, and Unity. It is often referred to as the king of crops, deserving o...

      Long foretold, the world has finally gone fully digital. How did we get here? First came the modern binary system in 1679, thanks to Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. Then George Boole’s work in 1847 on mathematical logic opened the door to universal computation. Decades later in 1954, General Electric installed UNIVAC I, demonstrating the first business use of a computer in the United States. In 1956, IBM developed the first computer storage system based on magnetic disks and practically invented RAM. Fast forward to 2007 when Estonia became the first country in the world to use internet voting in a parliamentary election. And now, in 2024, Tesla is sailing the ship of digitization and technology through uncharted waters, leveraging the ‘superhuman’ power of artificial intelligence. If Tesla’s genius in the design of electric autonomous vehicles including spacecraft is not impressive enough, what about Optimus, a robotic humanoid Elon Musk recently showcased to an intrigu...

     Long foretold, the world has finally gone fully digital. How did we get here? First came the modern binary system in 1679, thanks to Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. Then George Boole’s work in 1847 on mathematical logic opened the door to universal computation. Decades later in 1954, General Electric installed UNIVAC I, demonstrating the first business use of a computer in the United States. In 1956, IBM developed the first computer storage system based on magnetic disks and practically invented RAM. Fast forward to 2007 when Estonia became the first country in the world to use internet voting in a parliamentary election. And now, in 2024, Tesla is sailing the ship of digitization and technology through uncharted waters, leveraging the ‘superhuman’ power of artificial intelligence. If Tesla’s genius in the design of electric autonomous vehicles including spacecraft is not impressive enough, what about Optimus, a robotic humanoid Elon Musk recently showcased to an intrigue...

  In a touching tribute to commemorate her birth anniversary, the CEO of Balija Eye Care Foundation, Dr. Jude Ilodibe Onoja, alongside the foundation’s staff and management, celebrated Hon. Mrs. Ngozi Enih, Enugu State’s Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development. Dr. Ilodibe highlighted Mrs. Enih’s commitment to public service, commending her compassion and steadfast dedication to enhancing the lives of women, children, and vulnerable groups throughout the state. Reflecting on their collaborative initiatives, he emphasized the remarkable impact of her leadership in driving change within Enugu’s social development sector. Dr. Ilodibe shared his experiences working with Mrs. Enih, particularly on the “Sight is Life” program, which brought critical healthcare access to underserved communities. "It has been an honor to work alongside someone so deeply committed to the welfare of her people," he stated, underscoring her inspiring dedication. He added that h...

In a touching tribute to commemorate her birth anniversary, the CEO of Balija Eye Care Foundation, Dr. Jude Ilodibe Onoja, alongside the foundation’s staff and management, celebrated Hon. Mrs. Ngozi Enih, Enugu State’s Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development. Dr. Ilodibe highlighted Mrs. Enih’s commitment to public service, commending her compassion and steadfast dedication to enhancing the lives of women, children, and vulnerable groups throughout the state. Reflecting on their collaborative initiatives, he emphasized the remarkable impact of her leadership in driving change within Enugu’s social development sector. Dr. Ilodibe shared his experiences working with Mrs. Enih, particularly on the “Sight is Life” program, which brought critical healthcare access to underserved communities. "It has been an honor to work alongside someone so deeply committed to the welfare of her people," he stated, underscoring her inspiring dedication. He added that her...