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South-East Stakeholders seek clarity, collaboration on Tax Reform Implementation

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called for a more humane, transparent and coordinated approach to tax administration in the South East, emphasizing that job creation and business-friendly po...

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Enugu trains Permanent Secretaries, AG on policy alignment, innovation

The Enugu State Government has commenced a four-day onboarding retreat for Permanent Secretaries and the Auditor-General as part of efforts to strengthen public service delivery and entrench a results...

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Viral Video on Ugbene: CSDA Clarifies, Says Community Rejected Water Project Over Internal Disputes

The Enugu State Government has dismissed as misleading a viral video alleging neglect of Ugbene community in Uzo Uwani Local Government Area, clarifying that the Community and Social Development Agenc...

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1.5 million children receive measles, rubella vaccination in Enugu

The Enugu government says over 1.5 million children have so far received vaccination against measles and rubella within a week in the ongoing statewide immunisation against the diseases.

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SON moves to certify rice produced by IFAD-VCDP farmers in Enugu

he Standards Organisation of Nigeria has expressed satisfaction with the rice processing centres established under the International Fund for Agricultural Development-Value Chain Development Programme...

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AWFORKANSI WANTS KEY GAPS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE 2027 ELECTIONS

As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, a prominent voice in electoral reform Ozor Nnadiume Awforkansi has called on the senate to urgently address identified gaps on the recently passed ele...

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CHRONIC CORRUPTION, WEAK INSTITUTIONS UNDERMINE PEACE IN AFRICA – ANALYST

A Foreign Affairs Analyst, Emmanuel Chime, has attributed the persistent instability, insecurity and disunity across Africa to chronic corruption among the continent’s ruling class, describing it as a...

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2027: Group vows to ensure re-election of Gov Mbah through mass mobilization

A popular socio-political support group, Tomorrow Is Here Movement, has pledged to secure the re-election of Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, in 2027 through sustained grassroots mobilization, as...

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Japanese Grant Supports Farmers: Modern equipment commissioned to boost agriculture in Enugu

ENUGU — A non-governmental organisation, Spiritan Self Awareness Initiative (SSAI), has commissioned modern agricultural equipment in Enugu State under the Government of Japan’s Grant Assistance for G...

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Enugu govt shuts down Bet9ja operations

The Enugu State Government has shut down the operations of KC Gaming Networks, operators of the Bet9ja brand The government said the closure followed alleged persistent violations of the Enugu State...

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Enugu govt charges Principal Officers in the Civil Service to embrace disruptive ideas

Principal Officers in the Enugu State Civil Service have been implored to embrace disruptive ideas, uphold fiscal discipline and promote accountability in line with the reform agenda of Governor Peter...

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ANALYST URGES SUPPORT FOR SOUTH EAST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

A GUEST ON SUNRISE FM MATTERS OF THE MOMENT, ONYEDIKA AGBO HAS STRESSED THE NEED FOR ALL STAKEHOLDERS IN THE SOUTH EAST REGION TO SUPPORT THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MISSION TO ACHIEVE ITS VISIO...

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Enugu achieves 50% coverage in measles–rubella vaccination campaign – Official

The Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Secretary of the State’s Primary Health Care Development Agency, Ifeyinwa Ani-Osheku told PREMIUM TIMES on Monday, that the campaign, which began on 4 Feb...

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Enugu Air expands fleet, acquires Embraer 195

Enugu Air, operated by XEJET, has announced  the arrival of its newest aircraft, the Embraer 195 The airline through its official statement acknowledged the support and vision of the Enugu State Gove...

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Closing Revenue Leakages Key to Nigeria’s Economic Stability – Gov. Mbah

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has said the elimination of revenue leakages in the Federation Account would serve as a critical pathway to Nigeria’s fiscal sustainability and long-term economic...

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Chief Nnaji Emphasizes the Need to File Cases Promptly for Speedy Justice

Violations of individual rights can escalate into serious crises, particularly when procedural delays prevent the judiciary from addressing such cases on time. Speaking on the ETV Morning Live progr...

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Maazi Orji Says Sit-at-Home Cancellation Will Have Positive Impact if Governors Engage Agitators

The cancellation of sit-at-home actions marks a significant turning point with wide-ranging social, economic, and security implications for the region. The development has the potential to ease econom...

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Enugu generates N406 billion IGR in 2025, targets N870 billion

Enugu State government, yesterday, announced that it generated over N406 billion from Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) out of the N509 billion projected in the 2025 budget.  . Of the amount, tax re...

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Enugu Govt Records N406.7bn IGR in 2025, Targets N870bn in 2026

As tax revenue accounts for 12.6% IGR, non-tax contributes 87.4%_ Enugu State Government recorded N406.77bn in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) IN 2025, the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ES...

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Flight Operations Resume at Enugu Airport After Workers’ Protest - Trending News

Flight operations at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, have resumed following a temporary shutdown by aviation workers protesting the Federal Government’s plan to concession the facility The...

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Keyamo promises talks as workers reject Enugu Airport concession agreement

Following growing discontent over the recently signed Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, concession agreement, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, is set to meet w...

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ENUGU STATE UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION BOARD (ENSUBEB)

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT CLARIFICATIONS ON TEACHERS' POSTING AND RESUMPTION OF DUTIES IN THE SMART GREEN SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE FOR PUBLIC GUIDANCE AND TEACHERS' COMPLIANCE It has come to the att...

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CAS Visits Enugu, Strengthens Air Force Readiness, Security Partnership

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to operational readiness and national security during a two-day visit to Enugu State An...

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Enugu court orders Britain to pay £420m to families of 1949 Iva Valley massacre victims

In a landmark ruling, Justice A.O Onovo of the Enugu High Court has ordered the British Government to pay £20 million each to the families of 21 coal miners killed during the 1949 Iva Valley massacre...

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ELECTORAL REFORM: FAILURE TO FIX RESULTS TRANSMISSION MAY JEOPARDISE 2027 POLLS

A Political Affairs Analyst, Dr Michael Edeh, has warned that Nigeria risks a major democratic setback if urgent electoral reforms are not carried out ahead of the 2027 general elections, particularly...

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Senators pay tributes to deceased Enugu North colleague Ezea

The Senate yesterday held a valedictory session in honour of the late Senator Okechukwu Ezea. The lawmakers described their late colleague as a principled man whose death has left a gap in the Nation...

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Mbah Pushes for a Common South East Market, as VP Shettima Launches Vision 2050 Blueprint for Region...

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says the South East must be reimagined and built into a common market and economic block in order to realise its potential as an economic power house. Mbah...

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FG proposes the establishment of South East Investment Company Limited

The Federal Government has announced the establishment of the South East Investment Company Limited, aimed at mobilizing resources from the diaspora, capital markets, and development financing institu...

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SEDC Created to Address Structural Deficits in the Region

The South East Development Commission (SEDC) was established as a strategic intervention to address the longstanding socio-economic and infrastructural challenges confronting the South East region....

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Enugu State, UNDP Sign MoU to Deliver Accelerated Development

The Enugu State Government and the United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, Nigeria, on Tuesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to anchor the state into the UNDP Nigeria's Integrated Sm...

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ANALYST CALLS FOR SWEEPING UN REFORMS AMID IMMINENT FINANCIAL COLLAPSE FEARS

A Foreign Affairs Analyst, Mr. Emeka Odom, has called for sweeping reforms at the United Nations (UN) to guarantee its continued relevance and restore the confidence of member states, amid warnings th...

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS ANALYST WARNS OF WIDER MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT AMID TRUMP–IRAN TENSIONS

A Public Affairs Analyst, Onyekachukwu Asadu, has raised concerns over the potential for a wider conflict in the Middle East amid escalating tensions between United States President Donald Trump and I...

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SEDC to Launch ‘Vision 2050’ Regional Plan in Enugu

The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), Mark Okoye, has announced the commencement of the “South East Vision 2050” Regional Stakeholders Forum, marki...

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Lawyer Raises Concerns Over New Legal Practitioners Bill 2026

A legal practitioner, Ozor Nnadiume Awforkansi, has expressed reservations over key provisions of the proposed New Legal Practitioners Bill 2026, warning that it could erode professional autonomy with...

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Odunze Urges FIFA to Review High Cost of World Cup 2026 Tickets

The Chief Executive Officer of Kally Sports LLC USA, Ugwum Odunze, has called on the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to review the high cost of tickets for the 2026 FIFA World...

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Gov Mbah Bags Sun Newspaper Man of the Year Award, Vows to Continue Raising the Bar of Governance

The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has been bestowed with The Sun Newspapers Man of the Year Award 2025, promising to do more to raise the bar of governance in the country. Governor Mbah...

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Police detain 52 suspects, recover guns in Enugu

The Police Command in Enugu State has detained 52 suspects, recovered firearms, ammunition, and rescued three kidnapped victims between January 24 and January 30.

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Veteran Editor and Media Leader Lewis Obi Dies

The Nigerian media community is mourning the death of Mr. Lewis Obi, a veteran journalist, editor and media executive whose career left a lasting imprint on modern Nigerian journalism. He was 77. A...

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HON UGWU ADVOCATES AFRICAN UNITY TO PROJECT COMMON INTEREST

A constitutional lawyer, Hon. Nwabueze Ugwu has called on African Nations to as a matter of urgency to unite as a continent to discuss its interests and project them Into the world stage. Hon Ug...

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Analyst Calls for Increased Investment in Enugu Tourism Sector

A Public Affairs Analyst, Mr. Obiora Obetta, has described tourism as a viable sector that requires deliberate attention and sustained investment, particularly in Enugu State, to unlock its vast econo...

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BREAKING:Enugu Govt Slashes Land Rates by 60%, Bans Illegal Levies

The Enugu State Government has announced sweeping reforms in the land sector, including the immediate abolition of illegal levies and the streamlining of land-related charges, as part of Governor Pete...

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Police bust trafficking ring, rescue 20-year-old in Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has uncovered a suspected transnational human trafficking scheme linked to prostitution, arresting a 50-year-old woman, Ibekwe Nkiru, and rescuing a 20-year-old female v...

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PROPOSED RIGHT OF PRISONERS TO VOTE CRUCIAL FOR REHABILITATION

The secretary of guild of public affairs analysts of Nigeria Dr chikezie obasi has described the ongoing proposed electoral reform bill on right of prisoners to vote as necessary steps towards rehabi...

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OKOLO BACKS ELECTORAL REFORMS, WARNS OF RISING VOTER APATHY AHEAD OF 2027 POLLS.

The Secretary of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Enugu State Chapter, Hon. Abumchukwu Okolo, has thrown his weight behind key provisions of the proposed Electoral Reforms Bill, warning that failure to...

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2027: INEC SHOULD CONSIDER ONLINE VOTING, CREATION OF MORE POLLING UNITES: COMRADE MBAH

AS NIGERIA TRANSITIONS INTO FULL ELECTION MODE FOR THE 2027 GENERAL ELECTIONS, THE POLITICAL TEMPERATURE IS HEATING UP. THE POLITICAL LANDSCAPE HAS BEEN MARKED BY HEIGHTENED ELITE BARGAINING, STRA...

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Enugu Govt. begins construction of major tourism projects, closes Ngwo Pine Forest

LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – The Enugu State Government has begun the construction of a series of major tourism projects as part of efforts to reposition the state as a leading eco-tourism and adventure de...

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Nigeria youths urged to unite and pursue a common goal during elections

Nigerian youths play a major and indispensable role in the nation’s electoral process, given their population strength, energy, and influence in shaping public opinion. It is therefore imperative to...

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2027: UGWUANYI SAYS YUSUF’S DEFECTION SIGNALS POSSIBLE VICTORY FOR APC

THE RULLING ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS, APC, HAS CONTINUED TO WITNESS MASSIVE MOVE FROM OTHER POLITICAL PARTIES INTO THE APC. THESE MOVEMENTS INTO THE APC IS SUPPOSED TO SIGNAL POSSIBLE VICTORY FOR TH...

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ENUGU STATE GOVERNMENT: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

*NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT TOWNHALL MEETING ON ENUGU STATE LAND SECTOR DEVELOPMENT TO JANUARY 29* The Government of Enugu State, under the visionary leadership of His Excelle...

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Why we still pay homage to Nwobodo 43 years after — Anambra indigenes in Enugu

The Anambra State Indigenes Living in Enugu have explained why they continue to hold former Governor of the old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo, in high esteem more than four decades after his admi...

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Enugu eliminates ghost workers, saves N1.2b monthly

The Enugu State Government has saved approximately N1.2 billion monthly following a comprehensive verification exercise that eliminated ghost and absentee workers from its payroll. Secretary to the...

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THRIVING ECONOMY WILL REDUCE PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT AMONG LAWYERS

Reactions have continued to trail the new federal government's proposed legal practitioners bill which seeks a comprehensive overhaul of professional regulation, ethics enforcement, licensing, and dis...

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DELAYED PASSAGE OF ELECTORAL REFORMS BILL A NATIONAL EMERGENCY — LEGAL PRACTITIONER

A legal practitioner, Barrister Chimezie Ugwu, has described the delayed or non-passage of the Electoral Reforms Bill 2025 as a national emergency, warning that it could negatively impact preparations...

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Mammoth Crowd as Gov Mbah’s Chief of Staff Registers with APC, Calls on Technocrats to Join Politics

A mammoth crowd weekend thronged Obodo Upo, Umabi Ward in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State as the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Barr. Victor Udeh, formally enrolled in the All Progressives C...

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TD Africa, Enugu Tech Fest unveil Code Your Defence

TD Africa, in collaboration with the Enugu Tech Festival (ETF) and the Enugu State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, has announced the launch of a fully sponsored Cybersecurity and Data...

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Enugu Govt to Hold Stakeholders’ Townhall Meeting on Land Sector Development, Jan. 27

Enugu State Government has announced plans to convene a broad-based stakeholders’ engagement meeting as part of its ongoing reforms and development initiatives in the state’s land sector. . The town...

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Prioritise girl-child education, Enugu lawmaker urges parents

Obiajulu Ugwu, the deputy chief whip of the Enugu State House of Assembly, has urged parents and governments to prioritise girl child education for national development.

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Dr ugwu calls for NUC and NBTE collaboration to solve the issue of HND dichotomy.

The long-standing dichotomy between the Higher National Diploma (HND) and the Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree has remained a major challenge in Nigeria’s higher education and employment landscape. R...

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CHIME-OKPARA ESQ. SAYS WIDOWHOOD RITUALS ARE IMMORAL, CRIMINAL

A WIDOW IS A WOMAN WHOSE HUSBAND IS DEAD AND HAS NOT RE-MARRIED. WIDOWHOOD ENTAILS THE OBSERVANCE OF CERTAIN RITES BY THE WOMAN AND THESE RITES AND PRACTICES DIFFER FROM CULTURE TO CULTURE IN NIGERIA....

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Aviation Minister Keyamo Signs Enugu Airport Concession Agreement

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has signed the formal concession agreement for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu State. A statement by Special Adviser On...

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FG reaffirms commitment to occupational safety in Nigeria

The Federal Government has reaffirm its commitment to strengthening occupational safety and health systems in Nigeria through effective enforcement, stakeholder engagement and institutional collaborat...

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37th Enugu International trade fair kicks off March 21 – ECCIMA

The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) has announced that the 37th edition of the Enugu International Trade Fair will commence on March 21 and run until March 30. O...

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NSCDC Tasks 147 Newly Promoted Officers On Professionalism, Discipline

The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Enugu State Command, Dr. Elijah Willie, has tasked newly-promoted officers of the Corps on upholding professionalism, integrity and dis...

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Gov Mbah Joined APC to Create More Opportunities for Enugu People — Enugu SSG

*_…says his second term non-negotiable_* The Secretary to the Enugu State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, has said that the decision of the State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, to join the All...

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Docility of UN Security council gave birth to trump’s board of peace.

The newly proposed board of peace by U.S. president Donald Trump has continued to generate reactions from global affairs analysts. Recall that Trump mooted the idea in September 2025 while announcing...

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MBAH REMAINS OUR LEADER- APC CARETAKER COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Dr Ben Nwoye, has reaffirmed Governor Peter Mbah as the leader of the party in the state, while President Bola T...

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Enugu Govt Recovers N1.28bn From Sujimoto

Enugu State government has recovered a total of N1.28 billion from Mr Olasijibomi Ogundele, CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Ltd, following investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commi...

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APC denies forcing Enugu workers to register as members

The All Progressives Congress in Enugu State has denied allegations that local government chairmen are coercing government workers to register or revalidate their membership with the party as a condit...

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WIFE OF ENUGU STATE GOVERNOR INTERVENES IN CASE OF FINANCIAL DEPRIVATION OF WIDOW IN ACHI, OJI RIVER...

The wife of the Enugu State Governor, Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah, on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, intervened in a case involving the alleged financial deprivation of a widow, Mrs Ukamaka Obi, in Achi communi...

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Enugu Govt Recovers ₦1.28bn from Sujimoto as EFCC Hands Over Cheques, Vows Further Recoveries

The Enugu State Government has recovered a total of ₦1.27 billion from Mr. Olasijibomi Ogundele, CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Ltd., following investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes...

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Expert Advocate Town Hall Dialogue, Awareness Drive to End Fuel Scooping

With the rising incidences of fuel tanker explosions across the country with attendant deaths of Nigerians, the need for an enforceable regulatory framework prohibiting fuel scooping has been advocate...

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Stakeholders hail Enugu’s emergence as top in Southeast APC e-registration

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State have hailed the state’s emergence as the leading hub of the party’s ongoing e-registration exercise in the Southeast, describing the devel...

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AUTOMATIC REELECTION TICKETS FOR DEFECTING GOVERNORS COMES WITH HIGH STAKES-ANEKE

AHEAD OF THE 2027 GENERAL ELECTIONS, THERE HAS BEEN A HIGH WAVE IN DEFECTIONS AS MOST GOVERNORS AND OTHER POLITICAL OFFICE HOLDERS HAVE BEEN MOVING INTO THE RULING ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS. MOST OF...

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Trump’s actions described as a wake-up call for United Nations

Us president Donald Trump’s actions have been described as a wake-up call for the United Nations to become more proactive on issues affecting its member states. Speaking on multilateralism in a worl...

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Police foil kidnap attempt in Enugu, kill suspect

The Enugu State Police Command has foiled a kidnapping attempt at the Ngene-Ukwu axis of the Adani–Nsukka Road, killing one of the suspects and recovering an AK-47 rifle with live ammunition. Accor...

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APC e-Registration Intensifies in Enugu as Nomeh Ward Flags off Exercise, Rallies Support for Mbah,...

Residents and political leaders of Nomeh Unateze Ward in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State have intensified the All Progressives Congress (APC) electronic membership registration exercis...

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2027: Igbo-Etiti Stakeholders Endorse Gov. Mbah for Second Term

Stakeholders of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area have unanimously endorsed the re-election bid of the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for a second term in 2027, citing his visionary...

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Analysts express mixed feelings about just-concluded 2025 AFCON

Football analyst Felix Ijegalu has expressed mixed feelings about the just-concluded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, commending Morocco for its world-class football infrastructure while...

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Enugu Reconstitutes Nomeh Unateze Neighbourhood Watch to Strengthen Community Security

The Enugu State Government, at the weekend, reconstituted a 20-member Neighbourhood Watch squad for Nomeh Unateze community as part of the renewed efforts to strengthen grassroots security in line wit...

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Police confirm killing of two officers by suspected IPOB members

The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two police officers during an attack by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security...

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Dr. ONYISIHI HIGHLIGHTS GOV. MBAH'S ACHIEVEMENTS IN ENUGU

ONE CRITICAL AREA ELECTORATES YEARN FOR IN GOVERNANCE IS THE PROVISION OF BASIC AMENITIES, AND IN ENUGU STATE, THE MOST CRITICAL IS THE PROVISION OF PORTABLE WATER FOR RESIDENTS. TO THIS END, DR. RU...

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CHIEF AGU CALLS FOR SYNERGY BETWEEN STATE, LOCAL GOVT. IN TACKLING INSECURITY

THERE IS THE EVER PRESENT AND CONTINUOUS NEED FOR VASTLY IMPROVED SYNERGY BETWEEN STATES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR THE EFFORTS TO TACKLE SECURITY CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS. A SECURITY EXPERT,...

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APC e-registration gains momentum in Enugu as Ugwuanyi, Nnamani rally support for Tinubu, Mbah

The ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) nationwide membership e-registration programme gathered strong momentum in Enugu State on Wednesday as prominent party leaders and stakeholders rallied memb...

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Enugu Governor, Mbah Extols Gallantry, Sacrifices of Nigerian Armed Forces

Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah has extolled the sacrifices of Nigerian fallen heroes, acknowledging that they have served with distinction beyond the borders of the country, contributing to peace...

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Lack of Coordination Cost Nigeria in Morocco Defeat – Bar Steve Oruruo

Former Chairman of the Enugu State Sports Council, Barrister Steve Oruruo, has blamed poor coordination for Nigeria’s failure in the match against Morocco, describing the loss as a tragedy for Nigeria...

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OUR CHILDREN, OUR FUTURE

Honourable Speaker, Enugu Children's Parliament, Miss Chimamanda Amobi, presents a copy of "The Nigerian Child 2025,"

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Isi-Uzo Stakeholders Reaffirm APC, Declare Support for Tinubu, Gov Mbah

*Isi-Uzo Stakeholders Reaffirm APC, Declare Support for Tinubu, Gov Mbah* "We are all one now" - Edeoga Nnamani: “We will work for massive membership" The recent endorsement of the All Progressiv...

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Odom urges intensified U.S. pressure on Iran to fast-track total reforms

A foreign affairs analyst, Emeka Odom, has called on the United States of America to mount increased pressure on Iran until peace is restored in the Middle East. Odom made the call during ETV Spotligh...

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Ex-international Onuchukwu raises concerns ahead of Super Eagles’ semi-final clash with Morocco

Former Nigerian international, Onuchukwu, has raised concerns ahead of the Super Eagles’ highly anticipated semi-final encounter with Morocco, warning that the team must address key weaknesses to stan...

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2027: Ex-Governor Chime Endorses Tinubu, Says APC Best Option for S’East

…Says “The President has done well”_ Former Governor of Enugu State, Barr. Sullivan Chime, has thrown his weight behind last weekend’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office...

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Mbah unveils Compactor Trucks, Automated Street Sweepers, others

Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah has unveiled 10 new Waste Compactor Trucks, 7 Automated Street Sweepers, and 200 modern Dumpsters, procured by his administration for the Enugu State Waste Manageme...

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Localized Security Forces More Effective Than Conventional Police — Analyst

A public affairs analyst, Mr. Emmanuel Chime, has described the newly inaugurated Imo State Vigilante Outfit initiative as a right step towards tackling rising insecurity in the South-East region. Mr...

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Lecturer Advocates Increased Funding for Nigerian Universities

A senior lecturer at the Department of English and Literacy Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Dr. Oluchi Okeugo, has advocated the need for increased funding for Nigerian universities to enable...

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Enugu Ministry of Justice to Undergo Comprehensive Reforms as Attorney General, Nnajieze, Assumes Of...

The Enugu State Ministry of Justice has announced plans for a comprehensive institutional overhaul aimed at strengthening systems and ensuring faster and more efficient justice delivery across the sta...

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SIR ANUENYIAGU SAYS US WITHDRAWAL FROM 66 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS REDUCES ITS PLACE AS WORLD POW...

SIR ABUCHI ANUENYIAGU SAYS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA’S WITHDRAWAL FROM 66 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS DEMYSTIFIES THE US, AS IT REDUCES ITS PLACE AS WORLD POWER. HE SAID, TRUMP'S ACTIONS ARE TAK...

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Smart Green Schools Ready for Pupils’ Resumption – Onyishi

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on New Media, Dr. Reuben Onyishi, says the Smart Green Schools across the state are technically ready for pupils to resume. Dr. Onyishi who made...

Enugu

Police recover stolen vehicles, arrest six in Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command said on Sunday it has recovered two stolen vehicles and arrested six suspects in separate intelligence-led operations aimed at curbing vehicle theft and related crimes a...

Enugu

Deputy Governor, Ossai, flags off APC e-registration in Enugu North

The Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ossai, has flagged off the All Progressives Congress (APC) electronic registration of members in Enugu North Senatorial Zone, vowing that the party would su...

Enugu

Commissioner calls for efficiency as Enugu expands infrastructure drive

The Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ben Osy Okoh, has convened the first management meeting of the Ministry for the year, urging directors, engineers, architects, and other senior officials...

Enugu

Mbah: Why Tinubu’s endorsement, S’East’s alignment with centre matter

Governor of Enugu State, Dr.Peter Mbah, has justified the political movement to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South East as well as the decision of the South East to endorse President Bol...

Enugu

In a Major Political Alignment, S’East Governors, APC leaders, stakeholders endorse Tinubu for secon...

Vow to resist balkanization of region’s votes by selfish individual interests. Uzodinma: "We can no longer afford political isolation”. Mbah: Endorsement rooted in collective interest, already accr...

Enugu

2027: “I’ll continue to make you proud,” Mbah Assures as Nkanu royal fathers endorse him

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has assured the people of Nkanu land and Enugu State in general that he would continue to make them proud, serving with integrity and the full measure of his c...

Enugu

ESCET Chairman Meets Management, Commits to Advancing Governor Mbah’s Vision for World-Class Technic...

The newly appointed Chairman of the Governing Council of the Enugu State College of Education (Technical), ESCET), Hon. Barr. Nwabueze Ugwu, has held his inaugural meeting with the College Management...

Enugu

Governor Mbah Receives the Overall Best Scientific Oral Presentation Trophy

Governor Mbah Receives the Overall Best Scientific Oral Presentation Trophy from the XIX World Water Congress in Morocco, Bringing Global Honour to Enugu State and Nigeria *_…As Amb. Mrs. Amaka Nwe...

Enugu

Agballah pledges loyalty to Mbah APC Leadership

A major development was witnessed today in enugu with erstwhile state APC Chairman,Barrister Ugochukwu Agballah along with thousands of party members pledging loyalty to the Governor Peter Mbah leader...

Enugu

ANALYST URGES FUBARA TO USE EVERY MEANS TO COUNTER HIS OPPONENET

A PUBLIC AFFAIRS ANALYST MR ONYEDIKA AGBO SAYS RIVERS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY'S RECENT ACTIONS AGAINST GOVERNOR FUBARA MIGHT BE POLITICALLY MOTIVATED RATHER THAN PURELY CONSTITUTIONAL. SPEAKING ON...

Enugu

E-Registration: Mbah Sets 2 Million Enugu APC Membership Target, Says Era of Fringe Politics Over

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says the Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) aims to build a two-million-member base, noting that the era of fragmented politics that de...

Enugu

Enugu commissioners clear air on ministerial portfolios, reaffirm commitment to service delivery

Hon. Deacon Okey A. Ogbodo and Hon. Chief Charles O.C. Egumgbe have jointly clarified recent media reports surrounding Governor Peter Mbah’s appointment of commissioners following the restructuring of...

Enugu

NIGERIA’S MAJOR CHALLENGE IS NOT CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT BUT WIDESPREAD INSTITUTIONAL DECAY-OKOLIE

POLITICAL ANALYST, DR. AUGUSTINE OKOLIE, HAS SAID NIGERIA’S MAJOR CHALLENGE IS NOT CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT BUT THE COUNTRY’S POLITICAL CULTURE AND WIDESPREAD INSTITUTIONAL DECAY. DR. OKOLIE MADE THE...

Enugu

CHIEF AGU URGES GOVERNMENT TO PRIORITIZE WELFARE OF ARMED SERVICE MEN

CHIEF KENNETH AGU, A RETIRED NAVAL OFFICER HAS CALLED ON THE NEED FOR THE SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES OF ARMED SERVICE MEN TO BE IMPROVED UPON, AS WELL AS THAT OF VETERANS. HE EMPHASISED THE NEED FOR...

Enugu

REV. OKECHUKWU OBIOHA HAS ACCUSED THE RULING APC OF WORKING TIRELESSLY TO ELIMINATE ALL OTHER POLITI...

REV. OKECHUKWU OBIOHA HAS ACCUSED THE RULING ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS, APC, OF WORKING TIRELESSLY TO ELIMINATE ALL OTHER POLITICAL PARTIES AHEAD OF THE 2027 GENERAL ELECTIONS. THE GOOD REVEREND BELI...

Enugu

Corruption, Certificate Mentality Fuel Exam Malpractice

Corruption, Certificate Mentality Fuel Exam Malpractice – Education Expert Education expert, Jay Chukwuemeka, has identified corruption and the excessive quest for good grades to obtain certificates a...

Enugu

ODOM URGES POLITICAL ACTORS IN RIVERS TO EXERCISE CAUTION

A PUBLIC AFFAIRS ANALYST, MR. EMEKA ODOM, HAS WARNED MAJOR POLITICAL ACTORS IN RIVERS STATE TO EXERCISE CAUTION OVER WHAT HE DESCRIBED AS UNNECESSARY TENSIONS IN THE STATE. MR. ODOM GAVE THE WARNING...

Enugu

Mbah assures assistance for Nigerian Legion

Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah has promised that his administration is ready to engage with the Nigerian Legion in order to find areas where the Legion is in dire need of assistance. The governo...

Enugu

Enugu moves to strengthen agroecology

75 young people drawn from various agricultural organisations would lead the drive by the Enugu State government to improve and stimulate agroecology among the youths in the state At a one-day capac...

Enugu

A Public Affairs Analyst, Dr Chikezie Obasi, has criticised recent attack threats issued by United S...

A Public Affairs Analyst, Dr Chikezie Obasi, has criticised recent attack threats issued by United States President Donald Trump against Colombia, Cuba and Mexico, describing them as a dangerous viola...

Enugu

Citing Global Tensions, Gov Mbah Tasks Enugu MDAs on N870bn IGR Target

_... Promises Renewed Vigour_ Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has tasked the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the state government to meet the N870 billion target proje...

Enugu

AFCON 2025: NWOYE BACKS SUPER EAGLES TO OVERPOWER MOZAMBIQUE

ENUGU-BASED SPORTS ANALYST, CHIEDOZIE NWOYE, HAS EXPRESSED STRONG CONFIDENCE IN THE SUPER EAGLES’ CHANCES AHEAD OF THEIR ROUND OF 16 CLASH AGAINST MOZAMBIQUE AT THE ONGOING 2025 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS....

Enugu

ANALYST CONDEMNS US INVASION OF VENEZUELA, CALLS FOR UN ACTION

A PUBLIC AFFAIRS ANALYST, HON. JOHN NWOBODO, HAS STRONGLY CRITICIZED THE ALLEGED INVASION OF VENEZUELA BY THE UNITED STATES, DESCRIBING IT AS A VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW AND A THREAT TO GLOBAL OR...

Enugu

Mbah urges workers to double down efforts

Enugu State governor Dr Peter Mbah has called on the Civil Servants in the state to double down their efforts in upholding the tenets of their job, as well as promoting the policies of the state gover...

Enugu

Governor Mbah Visits Chief Jim Nwobodo in Amechi Awkunanaw

Governor Peter Mbah yesterday paid a courtesy visit to elder statesman, Chief Jim Nwobodo, at his country home in Amechi Awkunanaw, Enugu South Local Government Area, where he witnessed the commission...

Enugu

Governor Mbah Visits Igwe Greg Ugwu, Enyi 1 of Attakwu, Nkanu West LGA

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has paid a visit to His Royal Majesty, Igwe (Dr.) Greg Ugwu, JP, Ochinanwata I of Akegbe-Ugwu and Enyi I of Attakwu Ancient Kingdom, in Awkunanaw, Nkanu West Loca...

Enugu

Governor Mbah Visits Admiral Ogalla in Umuopu, Igbo-Eze North

Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, paid a courtesy visit to the immediate past Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla (Rtd.), weekend, at his country home in Umuopu, Igbo-E...

Enugu

Governor Mbah attends Aji-Essodo Ofala festival, unveils book honouring Igwe Simeon Itodo

The Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai, at the weekend visited Aji-Essodo Ancient Kingdom in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area to partic...

Enugu

Nomeh-Unateze Community Praises Gov. Mbah, Pledges Unflinching Support at New Year Cultural Festival

Leaders and residents of the seven villages of Amigbo Nomeh-Unateze Community in Nkanu East Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State have expressed deep satisfaction with the administration of Gover...

Enugu

MORE DIPLOMACY NEEDED IN SETTLING CRISES IN THE WORLD

A PUBLIC AFFAIRS ANALYST, MR ONYEKACHUKWU ASADU HAS DISCLOSED THAT THERE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FACTOR FUELLING CRISIS IN SOME PARTS OF THE WORLD. ASADU MADE THE REMARKS ON ETV SPOTLIGHT WHILE SPEAKIN...

Enugu

15 EXPATRIATE MEDICAL DOCTORS IN ENUGU FOR 2 WEEKS MEDICAL MISSION

FIFTEEN EXPATRIATE MEDICAL DOCTORS WILL BE IN ENUGU FOR A TWO WEEKS MEDICAL MISSION IN ENUGU STATE BEING ORGANISED BY THE STATE University OF APPLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES, SUMAS, TEACHING HOSPITAL, IGBO E...

Enugu

Nwobodo, Kalu, Mbah Hold Strategic Talks on Igbo Position in Nigeria

Elder statesman and former civilian governor of old Anambra State, Chief Jim Nwobodo has hosted Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, and Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at his country home, Amechi Awkunanaw,...

Enugu

CHUKWUNWIKE REVIEWS MBAH’S 2025 PERFORMANCE, HAILS PROJECTS AND POLITICAL SHIFT IN ENUGU

A CHIEFTAIN OF THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC) IN ENUGU STATE AND FORMER COMMISSIONER FOR HOUSING, DR. MARTINS CHUKWUNWIKE, HAS DESCRIBED 2025 AS A YEAR MARKED BY INTENSIVE PROJECT EXECUTION UNDER...

Enugu

New Year: Gov Mbah Rules Out Complacency, Promises Accelerated Consolidation

Lists what to expect_ As the nation welcomes the year 2026, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says there will be no room for complacency on the part of his administration, promising accele...

Enugu

Peter Obi, Other South-East Leaders Declare For ADC In Enugu

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, along with other political leaders from the South-East geopolitical zone, has officially declared for the African Democratic...

Enugu

PUBLIC AFFAIRS ANALYST CALLS FOR STRONGER LEADERSHIP, CIVIC ACTION

PUBLIC AFFAIRS ANALYST, EMMANUEL CHIME, HAS IDENTIFIED LEADERSHIP DEFICIT, INSECURITY, AND WEAK CIVIC PARTICIPATION AS SOME OF THE MAJOR CHALLENGES CONFRONTING NIGERIA, WHILE REFLECTING ON KEY POLITIC...

Enugu

2025 A YEAR OF EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE FOR ENUGU — GOV MBAH’S MEDIA AIDE

SPECIAL ASSISTANT ON MEDIA TO GOVERNOR PETER MBAH OF ENUGU STATE, DARLINGTON NNAMANI, HAS DESCRIBED 2025 AS A YEAR OF “EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE,” SAYING THE MBAH ADMINISTRATION DELIVERED ACROSS CRITICAL...

Enugu

SECURITY EXPERT BACKS INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION TO TACKLE NIGERIA’S INSECURITY

A SECURITY EXPERT, AND RETIRED DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, DAN UKEH, HAS DESCRIBED THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S RECENT APPROACH OF TACKLING INSECURITY THROUGH INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS AS STEPS IN...

Enugu

DETTY DECEMBER GAINS MOMENTUM IN ENUGU AS TOURISM EXPERT CALLS FOR STRONGER POLICIES AND COMMUNITY B...

A TOURISM PRACTITIONER, MR. EDECHIENE AJULUCHUKWU, SAYS ENUGU STATE HAS SIGNIFICANT POTENTIAL TO LEVERAGE THE POPULAR DETTY DECEMBER SEASON TO DRIVE TOURISM INVESTMENT, ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SUSTAINABLE...

Enugu

Ex-Enugu Senator, Gilbert Nnaji dumps PDP, joins ADC

Former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Communications, Senator Gilbert Nnaji, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after 27 years, citing what he described as the part...

Enugu

ENTREPRENEUR CALLS FOR INCREASED ADVOCACY ON IGBO APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME

AN ENTREPRENEUR CHIEF EMΕΚΑ ΟNAH HAS STRESSED THE NEED TO REAWAKEN THE POPULAR IGBO APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME AS A VITAL STRATEGY OF WEALTH REDISTRIBUTION. CHIEF ONAH STATED THIS DURING SUNRISE FM MATTER...

Enugu

ENDURANCE IDENTIFIED AS KEY TO SUCCESSFUL APPRENTICESHIP

A BUSINESSMAN, KENECHI EZEORAH HAS IDENTIFIED RESILIENCE AND CONSISTENCY AS KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME. EXAMINING THE TOPIC 'IGBO APPRENTICESHIP DURING ETV "SPOTLIGHT", HE REGRETTED TH...

Enugu

Governor Mbah Honoured with Grand Patron Award as WOSCONET Celebrates Champions of Women Leadership...

The Annual General Assembly of the Women Support Women Community Network (WOSCONET) turned into a grand celebration of leadership, inclusion and excellence as the organization conferred its Grand Patr...

Enugu

Over 500 Youths Graduate from Digital Skills Training in Enugu

Over 500 youths from Enugu North Senatorial District and beyond have graduated from various digital skills programmes aimed at positioning them to compete globally in the digital economy. The youths...

Enugu

ENUGU MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT WARNS AGAINST BUSH BURNING AS DRY SEASON SETS IN

The Enugu State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has issued a stern warning to residents as the harmattan season takes hold, cautioning that indiscriminate bush burning remains a criminal of...

Enugu

Yuletide: Pro-Tinubu group distributes food items to residents in Enugu

A pro-Tinubu group, South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA) has distributed food items to residents of Enugu state to support households and promote food security during the festive season. Speaking a...

Enugu

Enugu Group Lauds Mbah’s Superlative Performance, Pledges 2027 Support

Nkanu Consultative Forum - NCF, an elite organisation in Enugu State which has been at the frontline of promoting, peace, justice, equity, development and unity of the Nkanu nation in particular and o...

Enugu

Christmas: Gov Mbah Preaches Love, Peace, and Hope

Harps on building a sure future for Nigerian children Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged the Christian faithful and Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of peace, love, tolerance, and sacr...

Enugu

Gov. Mbah gifts PLWDs bags of rice, meat for Xmas

In the spirit of the Christmas season, the Enugu State governor, Dr Peter Mbah has put smiles on the faces of the people living with disabilities, PLWDs, by gifting them bags of rice, meat and other f...

Enugu

Gov. Mbah signs N1.62 trillion 2026 budget of renewed momentum into law

Enugu State governor Dr Peter Mbah has assented to the 2026 appropriation bill of 1.62 Trillion Naira, and expressed appreciation to the Speaker and other members of the State House of Assembly for th...

Enugu

Governor Mbah swears in 2 New Commissioners, Says No Holiday for Appointees

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has inaugurated two new commissioners, saying the move was part of his government’s renewed momentum in delivering good and impactful governance. The new Com...

Enugu

Yuletide: Citing Mbah's Example, Nsukka LG Chairman Distributes 20,000 bags of Rice to Residents.

Hails Mbah for LG financial autonomy The Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Chief Jude Asogwa, has distributed 20,000 bags of rice to residents of the area for the Christmas cel...

Enugu

2027: Achi Clan Adopts Gov Mbah as Consensus Candidate

The Achi Clan of Oji River Local Government Area, Enugu State, on Sunday unanimously adopted Governor Peter Mbah as their consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election, citing what they descr...

Enugu

Yuletide Homecoming: Enugu State Government Launches Nationwide Free Christmas Transport Scheme for...

The Enugu State Government has announced the commencement of a Free Christmas Transport Intervention Scheme designed to support Enugu indigenes living outside the state to return home for the Christma...

Enugu

Multiple Documents Proves our Ownership of Abuja Property

The Enugu State Government has reiterated its claim of ownership of a disputed plot of land located at Cadastal Zone B03, Wuye District, Abuja, with the presentation of multiple documents to that effe...

Enugu

FG launches YouthCred Consumer Credit scheme in Enugu

Registration has commenced for the YouthCred Initiative in Enugu State, a flagship consumer credit programme of the Federal Government of Nigeria, aimed at expanding access to affordable and responsib...

Enugu

TCN clears power line corridor in Enugu, removes Illegal buildings

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Saturday said it has removed illegal structures encroaching on its transmission line Right of Way (RoW) in some areas of Enugu State. The company said tha...

Enugu

2027: APC trains 1,300 ward agents for E-registration in Enugu

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has trained a total of 1,300 ward agents for the party’s E-registration in Enugu State.The State APC E-registration coordinator...

Enugu

Enugu gets new gaming, lottery law as Mbah signs 2025 commission act.

The Enugu State Government has enacted a new legal framework to regulate gaming and lottery activities with the signing into law of the Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Commission Law, 2025. Announcing...

Enugu

PUBLIC NOTICE : FAKE NEWS ALERT

THE ATTENTION OF ENUGU STATE GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN DRAWN TO A FAKE AND MISLEADING ONLINE NEWS CIRCULATION BY MISHIEVOUS INDIVIDUALS CLAIMING THAT THE NATIONAL BOUNDARY COMMISSION (NBC) ABUJA HAD GIVEN A...

ENUGU

NBRRI DG Urges States to Invest in Construction Material Testing Laboratories Nigeria | 11 hours ag...

The Director General (DG) of the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI), Engr. Samson Duna has called on states across the country to massively invest in construction material testing l...

ENUGU

Enugu Targets Immunization, Maternal and Child Health Gaps in Second Round of 2025 OMNCH Week.

The Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ESPHCDA), Dr. Ifeyinwa Ani-Osheku, has said the state government is intensifying efforts to close persisting maternal...

ENUGU

BREAKING: Governor Mbah Appoints New Commissioners, Board Chairmen, and Senior Officials

The Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has approved the appointment of new Commissioners, Board Chairmen, Executive Secretaries, and senior officials into various positi...

ENUGU

ENUGU STATE: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT ON RECRUITMENT INTO THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE

The Enugu State Government wishes to inform the good people of the state that recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force has commenced, in line with the directive of the President and Commander-in-Chie...

ENUGU

RECENT DROP IN POWER SUPPLY AVAILABILITY

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) wishes to inform electricity customers across the South-East region that the recent drop in power supply availability is due to low system frequen...

ENUGU

2027: Forum Reaffirms Enugu Zoning Principle, Champions Gov. Mbah's Re-election

A political support group, Enugu State Unity Forum (EUF), has initiated a grassroots sensitization and mobilization campaign in the Enugu North Senatorial District for Governor Peter Mbah’s re-electio...

ENUGU

Rangers U19 Shine in Ghana as Ezeaku Hails Gov Mbah’s Backing

The Enugu football renaissance received another major boost at the weekend as Rangers International FC Under-19 team played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s triumph at the Pan-African G.O.A.T (Game On Afri...

ENUGU

RANGERS U19 DOMINATE IN GHANA AS ENUGU’S FOOTBALL RENAISSANCE ADVANCES UNDER GOVERNOR PETER MBAH

The youth development revolution at Rangers International FC has once again taken the spotlight as the Rangers Under-19 team, brilliantly guided by Coach Felix Ifeanyi, played a decisive role in Niger...

ENUGU

Gov. Mbah swears-in new Perm. Secs

Enugu State governor Dr Peter Mbah has sworn-in 13 new Permanent Secretaries with a charge to discharge their duties creditably as the state has humongous programmes to execute through their various m...

ENUGU

CSC Chairman Lauds Gov Mbah on Regular Salary Payments as 856 Workers Take CBT Promotion Exams

The Chairman of the Enugu State Civil Service Commission (CSC), Mr. Robinson Odo, has said that Governor Peter Mbah is neither owing civil servants salaries nor promotion arrears, declaring that the a...

ENUGU

Enugu agency disbursed N270 million to 276 primary health centres in 2025: Official

The Enugu State Agency for Universal Health Coverage (ESAUHC) says it has paid N270 million as capitation to 276 Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in the state for provision of The executive secretar...

ENUGU

SEDC approves Enugu relocation, programme rollout for 2026

The board of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) has approved the relocation of the commission’s core operations to Enugu and the rollout of key programmes in 2026. The approval was given at...

ENUGU

Police arrest six suspected cult members in Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has announced the arrest of six suspected cult members in the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. According...

ENUGU

Enugu govt approves the expansion, reconstruction and rehabilitation of 1,022 urban roads

Following its commitment to ensuring that every road in Enugu metropolis is paved and motorable, Enugu State Government has approved the award of contract for the expansion, reconstruction and rehabil...

ENUGU

Enugu moves to 5th position in 2025 Climate Governance Ranking — Govt outlines reforms, targets furt...

Enugu State has recorded one of the biggest improvements in the 2025 Subnational Climate Governance Performance Ranking, moving from 18th position in 2024 with 85 points to 5th place in 2025 with 270...

ENUGU

Yuletide: Enugu police warns residents against posting travel plans online

The Enugu Police Command on Wednesday warned against posting personal travel plans, locations, and itineraries on social media during the yuletide. The command advised residents to keep such personal...

ENUGU

Enugu Earmarks N10bn for Phase 1 of 135.4km Rail Project

Plans to add additional 14 planes to Enugu Air_ _Car Assembly, Enugu Airport Concession to get N10bn each_ The Enugu State Government says it has earmarked the sum of N10bn in the 2026 budget as th...

ENUGU

UNN VC calls for increased budgetary allocation

The Vice Chancellor, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, has called on the Federal Government to increase the budgetary allocation next year to accommodate agribase digit...

ENUGU

Yuletide: Enugu CP reaffirms ban on fireworks, bush burning

The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mamman Giwa, has reaffirmed the ban on the sale and unauthorised use of fireworks, commonly called “knockouts” or “bangers”, across the state during the y...

ENUGU

FG proposes new co-funding model, governance overhaul to reposition NYSC

The federal government says the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) must be repositioned into a digitally driven, financially sustainable institution capable of serving Nigeria’s current and future ma...

ENUGU

BREAKING: Enugu Govt to Restrict Tricycles, Yellow Buses From Major Highways as BRT Rollout Begins S...

The Enugu State Government has announced plans to restrict the operation of tricycles (Keke), yellow buses, and minibuses from five major highways across Enugu city, paving the way for the smooth impl...

ENUGU

NEWSBreaking: Enugu Joins AGILE Programme To Expand Adolescent Education

Enugu State has been formally admitted into the Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), AGILE is a World Bank–assisted programme targeting expanded access to safe, inclus...

ENUGU

GOV. MBAH DESCRIBED AS VISIONARY LEADER WHO KNOWS WHAT IS NEEDED OF AN ECONOMY TO GROW

DR. PETER MBAH HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS A VISIONARY LEADER WHO KNOWS WHAT IS NEEDED OF AN ECONOMY TO GROW. THE STATE COMMISSIONER FOR TRADE, INVESTMENT AND INDUSTRY, DR. SAM OGBU-NWOBODO SAID THE GOVERNO...

ENUGU

ADC PLOTTING TO DESTABILISE ENUGU, APC ALLEGES

THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC) IN ENUGU STATE HAS RAISED THE ALARM OVER WHAT IT DESCRIBED AS A GROWING PLOT BY THE AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (ADC) TO SOW DISUNITY AND DESTABILISE THE STATE AHEA...

ENUGU

ENUGU APC SAYS THE PARTY WILL EXCEL IN GENERAL ELECTION, CREDITING GOV. MBAH'S EFFORTS

IFEANYICHUKWU EDEH, CHIEF OF STAFF TO APC ENUGU CARETAKER COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, SAYS THE PARTY WILL EXCEL IN THE GENERAL ELECTION CREDITING GOVERNOR DR. PETER MBAH'S EFFORTS. SPEAKING ON SUNRISE FM LI...

ENUGU

Enugu APC leader praises Mbah’s community-friendly land acquisition policy

ENUGU – A community leader in Udenu Local Government Council, Prince Matthew Onyebuchi Agu, has commended the Enugu State Government under Governor Dr. Peter Mbah for fostering collaboration with loca...

ENUGU

Armed men ambush Benue Buffalos handball team on Otukpo–Enugu Road

Members of the Benue Buffalos Handball Team have narrated a harrowing experience after armed men ambushed their official team bus while returning from the Ardova Premier Handball League in Lagos. Memb...

ENUGU

Troops rescue 14 kidnap victims, battle criminals in Enugu forest

Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA (OPUK), have rescued 14 kidnap victims from Orokam forest in Enugu State after fierce gunbattle with criminals. Orakam forest is loc...

ENUGU

Facebook · Enugu Journalist 10+ reactions · 1 month ago Enugu Emerges Best State to Survive Outside...

Enugu State moved from 36th out of 37 subnationals in the 2023 Subnational Ease of Doing Business ranking to an impressive 6th position in the 2025 report released yesterday by the Presidential Enabli...

ENUGU

Enugu Reps Caucus praises Mbah’s ₦1.62tn budget, says it’s major economic turning point

The Enugu State Caucus in the House of Representatives has praised Governor Peter Mbah’s proposed ₦1.62 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, describing it as bold, strategic, and anchored on a cl...

ENUGU

Mbah unveils high tech security drones, Hilux Vans to further combat crimes

In furtherance of the fight against violent crimes and criminality through the use of technology and ensure a full safety and secure state, Enugu State Governor Dr Peter Mbah has unveiled two high tec...

ENUGU

Gov. Mbah Presents 1.62 Trillion Naira budget estimate for 2026 to 2028

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has presented a record-breaking 1.62 Trillion Naira budget proposal to the Enugu State House of Assembly, marking a bold fiscal push aimed at accelerating...

ENUGU

Enugu’s Attractive Business Environment Motivating Our Members to Invest – SEBIS

The Southeast Business and Investment Summit (SEBIS) has said Enugu State is fast becoming one of Nigeria’s most attractive destinations for major investors, citing the state’s strengthened business c...

ENUGU

Enugu, UNICEF Urge Accuracy as MICS7 Begins

The Enugu State Government and UNICEF have urged over 70 trained data collectors from the five South-East states to ensure accuracy during the seventh round of the Nigeria Multiple Indicator Cluster S...

ENUGU

Enugu, EU Strengthen Partnership, as Mbah Receives EU Delegation

The Enugu State Government and the European Union, EU, have committed to strengthening their partnerships across various sectors of the economy. This was made known during a courtesy visit to the Enu...

ENUGU

We’ve made huge investments in security to secure lives, businesses – Mbah

Enugu State Governor, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has said that his government has made huge investments in the security architecture of the state to secure lives and businesses. Speaking at the Southeast B...

ENUGU

Court Verdict Settles It—Oruruo Remains Enugu PDP’s Lawful Chairman

The leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State took a decisive legal turn on Thursday as Barr. Steve Oruruo reaffirmed that a subsisting court judgment and the explici...

ENUGU

Enugu govt nullifies underage marriage

The Enugu State Government has nullified the underage marriage between a teenage girl, Precious Oyiga, aged 15, and an adult man in Enugu Ezike, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, Sopuluchukwu Odoh...

ENUGU

At Agbaja Summit, Gov Mbah restates commitment to investment, education, inclusive governance

_as Prof Oji, Msgr Obiora, others laud Gov’s reforms in education, vocational training_ Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to deepen investments in educa...

ENUGU

NIGCOMSAT trains Enugu youths to boost digital capacity

The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited has trained 120 young people in Enugu State in Very Small Aperture Terminal installation, configuration, and maintenance as part of its nationwide initiat...

ENUGU

South-East Reps Urge Tinubu To Consider Pardon For Nnamdi Kanu

The South-East caucus of the House of Representatives has urged President Bola Tinubu to consider a pardon for the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.They said releasing...

ENUGU

Enugu Govt to Hold Town Hall on Digital Land Transformation, Dec 2

The Enugu State Government has announced that it will hold a major Stakeholders’ Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, as part of its ambitious Digital Land Transformation Programme. The m...

ENUGU

EERC Warns MainPower Against Illegal Creation of New Accounts Without Meters

The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has issued a strong warning to MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited over reports of the indiscriminate creation of new customer accounts...

ENUGU

Insecurity: FG Postpones NAFEST 2025

The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy has announced the postponement of the 2025 edition of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST). The News Agency of Nigeri...

ENUGU

BREAKING: FG Picks Enugu as National Institute for Sports Zonal Headquarters

…as NIS DG lauds Mbah’s landmark infrastructure, sports investment The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish a state-of-the-art National Institute for Sports (NIS) South East Zonal H...

ENUGU

Mbah: Why Tinubu Declared Emergency on Police, Security Training Institutions

As committee begins tour of facilities nationwide The governor of Enugu State and Chairman of the National Economic Council's committee on the overhaul of police and other security training instituti...

ENUGU

ENUGU HEALTH WORKERS WELL-PAID, STRIKE UNNECESSARY — NMA

STILL IN ENUGU,The Nigeria Medical Association says it cannot disrupt health services in Enugu State, following the strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors over increased remuneration.

ENUGU

NATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND CULTURE HOLDS NOV AS ENUGU CONSTITUTES COMMITTEE

BACK IN ENUGU, The Enugu State Government has formally constituted a Local Organizing Committee LOC for the hosting of the 2025 National Festival of Arts and Culture NAFEST, scheduled to take place in...

ENUGU

DR UDEZE CALLS FOR REPAIR OF THE NATION’S REFINERIES TO TACKLE CHALLENGES IN THE PETROLEUM SECTOR

A LECTURER AT THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DR CHIKE UDEZE HAS CALLED ON THE FEDERAL GOVT TO DROP THE PROPOSED 15 PER CENT IMPORT DUTY ON PETROL AND DIES...

ENUGU

FOREIGN AFFAIRS ANALYST CALLS FOR URGENT DIPLOMATIC ACTION WITH US ON CPC DESIGNATION

A foreign affairs analyst, Dr. Ambrose Igboke, has faulted Nigeria’s handling of its international image following the recent United States’ allegation of genocide and its designation of Nigeria as a...