Governor Mbah Swears In 2 New Commissioners, Says No Holiday For Appointees
Governor Peter Mbah has sworn in two new commissioners as part of efforts to strengthen his administration and improve service delivery in Enugu State. The new appointees are Barrister Osinachi Nnajieze, who becomes the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, and Dr. Charles Egumgbe, who takes charge of the newly created Ministry of Chieftaincy Affairs […]
Cyberstalking: Two Enugu residents sent to prison for allegedly defaming Ebonyi federal lawmaker
Two residents of Enugu State have been sentenced to prison for allegedly defaming a federal lawmaker from Ebonyi State through online platforms. The court found them guilty of cyberstalking and publishing false information intended to damage the reputation of the legislator. The conviction highlights the growing concern over the misuse of social media and digital […]
Tinubu nominates Kingsley Ude from Enugu to replace Nnaji as minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Kingsley Ude from Enugu State to replace the former Minister, Uche Nnaji. This new nomination has been submitted to the Senate for screening and approval. Nnaji previously served as the Minister for Innovation, Science, and Technology but stepped down from the position. With Ude’s nomination, the President aims to […]
Alleged N5.7bn fraud: EFCC grills Sujimoto; freezes his accounts and seizes his passport
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, September 8, questioned Sijibomi Ogundele, the CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, over claims that he misappropriated about N5.7 billion meant for Enugu State projects. Last Friday, September 5, the anti-corruption agency declared Sujimoto wanted for alleged money laundering and mismanagement of funds, which […]
Enugu govt accuses Sujimoto CEO of defrauding state of N5.7 billion over smart schools project
The Enugu State Government has accused real estate businessman Olasijibomi Ogundele, popularly known as Sujimoto, of taking N5.7 billion meant for building 22 Smart Green Schools in the state and failing to deliver the project. Earlier, on August 5, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declared Sujimoto wanted over allegations of money laundering and […]
Suspected ritualist and kidnapper Ichie Millions Ezeani who allegedly buri3d pregnant women al!ve seen smiling in court after being arraigned
Obi Levi Obieze, better known as Ichie Millions Ezeani, showed up in court on August 6 wearing a smile, despite facing disturbing accusations of being involved in ritual killings, including claims that pregnant women were buried alive. He was taken into custody while trying to flee the country, shortly after an angry group of young […]
Enugu community protests alleged forceful acquisition of ancestral land, destruction of cash crops
The people of Nguru Nsukka in Enugu State have raised concerns over what they describe as an attempt by local authorities to forcefully take over their ancestral land. Community members claim officials from the Nsukka Local Government Area are seizing their land without following any legal process or consulting them. They say the takeover is […]
Two Ebonyi sisters arrested for allegedly plotting their brother’s kidnap and receiving N30m ransom
Two sisters from Ebonyi State, Juliet Chukwu and Ngozi Nancy Chukwu, have been arrested by the police in Enugu for reportedly planning the kidnapping of their own brother, Mr. Friday Chukwu. The sisters, who are said to be the younger siblings of the victim, are from Amaeze village in the Ishiagu area of Ivo Local […]
Mixed reactions trail launch of Enugu Air
The Enugu State Government, led by Governor Peter Mbah, has launched a new airline called Enugu Air. This makes Enugu the second Nigerian state to have a commercial airline, after Akwa Ibom’s Ibom Air, which began in 2019. Enugu is the first in the South East to achieve this. The airline was officially launched by […]
Enugu Air Mulls Operations To UK, US, China, Others
Governor Peter Mbah has launched Enugu Air, a new airline owned by Enugu State, with bold plans to fly beyond Nigeria to destinations like China, Europe, the UK, the US, and other African countries. Speaking at the launch in Enugu, Mbah said the airline will start with three Embraer aircraft. Initial routes will include Enugu […]