EEDC cancels planned 10 days power outage in Enugu
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has officially announced the cancellation of its earlier planned 10-day power outage that was expected to affect several areas in Enugu State. The outage, initially scheduled to run from Wednesday, October 22, to Friday, October 31, 2025, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily, was suspended due to unforeseen […]
Voters’ Registration: Poor turnout in South East sparks concern
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that more than 3.5 million Nigerians have completed their online pre-registration in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise. This update was contained in a press release by Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, on Monday, September 8, 2025. According […]
Peter Obi takes a break from public functions to attend to his health
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has decided to take a short break from public engagements to focus on his health. On his X account, he shared that his doctor advised him to rest after he started feeling unwell during his recent travels. After speaking at a tourism event in Enugu, Obi visited […]
Adada state creation justified, long overdue – Nwodo, Ezea, others
The push to create a new Adada State from the current Enugu State was strongly voiced again during a recent public hearing on changes to Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. At the hearing, Chief Nnia Nwodo, a former leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, spoke for many leaders in the region. He said Adada is the most ready and […]
Bayelsa, Rivers, Plateau and Kano governors will soon join our party. We are also expecting Abia or Enugu Governors – APC vice chairman
The national vice-chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-East, Ijeomah Arodiogbu, has said that some state governors are getting ready to join the ruling party. In a recent interview, Arodiogbu revealed that the governors of Bayelsa, Rivers, Plateau, and Kano states are preparing to officially join the APC in the next two […]
PDP and LP House of Reps members defect to APC
Two lawmakers who were previously part of opposition parties have joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This happened during the House of Representatives session on Tuesday, June 24. One of them is Peter Akpanke from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He represents the Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwarra constituency in Cross River State. The other is Professor Paul […]
Remi Tinubu Honoured With ‘Ugo si mba 1’ Chieftaincy Title In Enugu
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been honored with a significant cultural title in Enugu State. She was given the chieftaincy title of “Ugo si mba 1,” a name that highlights her as a valuable gem in the area of women’s development. The title, which means “Jewel of Women Empowerment,” celebrates her dedication to […]
Family announces new date for former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu’s burial
The family of late Nigerian football icon, Christian Chukwu, has announced a new date for his burial. The burial will now take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Earlier, the family had planned to lay him to rest on August 22, 2025, in Enugu. However, they decided to move the date because of a major […]
Refund Rivers’ N300m hosting right – Rivers administrator Ibas tells NBA following relocation of conference
The Rivers State Government is asking the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to return N300 million. The money was paid for the rights to host the NBA’s 2025 Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt. This demand comes after the NBA decided to move the event from Rivers State to Enugu. The NBA said it made the […]
Tinubu’s Enugu visit game changer — Okupe
Former presidential spokesperson Doyin Okupe has praised President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Enugu, calling it a “game changer” for the South-East. In a statement released on Sunday, Okupe highlighted how the president’s visit demonstrated his genuine affection and commitment to supporting the region’s development. According to Okupe, President Tinubu’s speech was sincere and filled with […]