The Mmiri Oma Campaign Council, led by the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate for Nkanu East Local Government Area, Hon. Engr. Mike Chikosolu Ogbuekwe, popularly known as Mmirioma Na Nkanu, has received massive grassroots support across four wards ahead of the September 26, 2026 council elections. The campaign train visited Ihuokpara, Isienu/Akpawfu, Amankanu/Ubahu, and … [Read more…]
…declare him sole candidate of choice for Enugu governorship election Traditional rulers from Awkunanaw cultural zone in Enugu State, under the aegis, “Council/Forum of Ndi Igwe from the Awkunanaw Extraction of Nkanu”, have declared their collective support for the re-election of Governor Peter Mbah in the 2027 Enugu State governorship election. The traditional rulers, drawn … [Read more…]
Commercial drivers and tricycle operators in Enugu State have dispelled rumours that they staged protest over taxes and fuel price hike. According to them, the temporary disruption of traffic around the Ogbete Main Market axis was caused by a misunderstanding over enforcement and allocation of loading spaces. This is also as they have thrown their … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu An unspecified number of commuters are feared dead after a boat conveying passengers across the River Niger from Asaba, Delta State, to Onitsha, Anambra State, capsized on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The passengers were reportedly travelling to Onitsha for business and other activities when the incident occurred. According to eyewitnesses, some commuters … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The Anambra State Government has challenged former Governor Peter Obi’s claim that he left more than ₦2.13bn in an ecological fund account when he handed over power in 2014. The government said records from First Bank showed that the account identified by Obi was an Internally Generated Revenue Consolidated Revenue Account and … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has challenged the Anambra State Government to provide evidence that his administration left behind unpaid debts, salaries, pensions and contractor liabilities when he left office as governor. Obi, who governed the state from 2006 to 2013, made the challenge in a statement posted … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of five new helicopters as part of efforts to strengthen its air operations and improve support for ground troops tackling extremist groups and other security threats across the country. The newly delivered aircraft comprise three AW109 Trekker B helicopters manufactured by Leonardo Helicopters of Italy … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, in an Instagram post on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The family, while announcing his death, described the veteran actor as “The Lion … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The African Democratic Congress has raised concerns over the latest increase in petrol prices, warning that the rising cost of Premium Motor Spirit is deepening the economic pressure on Nigerian households and businesses. The opposition party’s warning came as petrol prices at some Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited retail outlets in Abuja … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has called for stronger collaboration between the state government, federal tertiary hospitals and other medical institutions to improve healthcare delivery and advance the proposed Abia Medical City. Otti made the call while addressing the 115th quarterly meeting of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a Mexican national allegedly linked to a transnational methamphetamine syndicate and uncovered an industrial-scale clandestine laboratory in Ebonyi State. The suspect, identified as Mexican national Arturo Carrera Loaiza, was arrested on August 19, 2026, while allegedly attempting to leave Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party has defended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, following the rejection of his political support for President Bola Tinubu by the All Progressives Congress Governors’ Forum. The PDP said Wike remained a major political force whose support could contribute significantly to Tinubu’s re-election bid, insisting that the minister … [Read more…]