Governor Mbah Urges Ndigbo To Return To Strategic Politics
Peter Mbah has urged Ndigbo to return to strategic politics so the South East can regain influence in national decision-making. The governor said the region must avoid political isolation and instead build alliances that will place it at the centre of Nigeria’s political structure. Mbah made the statement while receiving members of the City Boy […]
Electricity crisis: S’East lost N28b in 3 months –SEECA
The South East Electricity Consumers Association (SEECA) says businesses in the South East lost over N28 billion in three months due to poor power supply. Its coordinator, Sebastine Okafor, made the claim in Enugu while urging governors to invest more in electricity generation. He described stable power as the quickest route to industrial growth in […]
2027: Enugu govt fixes N150m fee for political campaign advertising
The Enugu State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency has set a ₦150 million permit fee for political parties and candidates planning campaign adverts ahead of the 2026 and 2027 elections. The directive applies to all aspirants seeking to promote their campaigns across the state. The agency’s General Manager, Francis Aninwike, said the rule aligns […]
Enugu State Sets Aside ₦32 Billion For Pensions, Gratuities In 2026 Budget
Labour leaders in Enugu State have praised Governor Peter Mbah after he approved major welfare measures for workers and retirees. The commendation followed a consultative meeting at Government House, Enugu, where union leaders said the talks were practical and solution-focused. The session reportedly ended with spontaneous songs of appreciation from labour representatives. Officials disclosed that […]
Enugu Mourns As Senator Okey Ezea Is Laid To Rest In Itchi
Enugu State came together in solemn reflection as the late Okey Ezea was laid to rest in Itchi, Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area. Family members, political associates, and sympathisers gathered to honour the memory of the former lawmaker, whose passing has been described as a great loss to the state. Among dignitaries present was the […]
Igweship tussle in Enugu community deepens as ESUT confirms sacking contender, Obiora Ngwu
The chieftaincy dispute in Umuogbo-Agu Autonomous Community, Igbo-Eze North LGA, Enugu State, has taken a new turn after it was revealed that one of the key contenders, Obiora Simon Ngwu, was dismissed from the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) in 2012 over an admission scam. The confirmation came via an official letter […]
Police detain 52 suspects, recover firearms, ammunition in Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its fight against crime, with the arrest of 52 suspects and the recovery of firearms and ammunition within one week. The arrests were made between January 24 and January 30, following coordinated security operations across different parts of the state. According to the Command’s spokesperson, […]
No attempt by Obidient movement to hijack our party – Enugu ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Enugu State has denied claims that members of the Obidient movement are attempting to hijack the party’s structure. The party leadership described such reports as false and misleading, insisting that ADC remains open and inclusive to all Nigerians who share its ideals. According to the Enugu ADC, the Obidient […]
Global tensions: Gov Mbah tasks Enugu MDAs on N870bn IGR target
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has directed all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) in the state to intensify efforts towards achieving an ambitious internally generated revenue (IGR) target of N870 billion. The governor gave the charge against the backdrop of rising global economic tensions, which he said make it risky for governments to depend heavily […]
Gov Mbah signs N1.62trn Enugu 2026 budget into law, says N870bn IGR target realisable
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has signed the ₦1.62 trillion 2026 budget into law, marking one of the biggest spending plans in the state’s history. The governor said the budget is designed to accelerate development, improve infrastructure, and strengthen the state’s economy across key sectors. Mbah also expressed confidence that the state can generate ₦870 […]