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…Targets agro-processing, export Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on Tuesday, flagged off the 2026 distribution of fertilisers and other farm inputs to 63,000 registered smallholder farmers in the state. Mbah also said the move was in line with his administration’s commitment to eradicating poverty and growing Enugu State into a $30 billion economy, noting … [Read more…]
…Ayo Fayose named REA Board Chairman President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 26 persons to the boards and management of 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions. The appointments, announced in a statement yesterday by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the President on information and strategy, take immediate effect. Among the appointees is Ayo Fayose, former Governor … [Read more…]
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Mainstream Media, in partnership with the Tomorrow Is Here Movement (TIH), has announced a 2026 campaign jingles competition with more than ₦7 million in cash prizes to encourage creative works promoting the achievements and re-election bid of Enugu State Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah. According … [Read more…]
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has unveiled a statue of the late Nigerian literary icon, Chinua Achebe, in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, describing the celebrated author as a global symbol of excellence whose works continue to inspire generations. The monument, located at Ugwunwasike Roundabout in Achebe’s hometown, was unveiled on Saturday, 13 … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved a raft of initiatives spanning agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure, housing and tourism, including the distribution of free agricultural inputs to 63,000 smallholder farmers, the recruitment of 4,698 additional teachers for Smart Green Schools, the activation of isolation centres over the Ebola outbreak in parts of East Africa, … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Friday joined other well-meaning Nigerians in celebrating former Minister of Power, Prof. Bart Nnaji, on his 70th birthday, commending the Professor of Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing for coming home to impact the nation. Mbah said Nnaji’s decision to return home was the real defining chapter of his … [Read more…]
Tanko Habila, father of the late Miss Mary Habila, the nurse who died at the residence of the Minister of Works, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), demanding the release of her remains for burial. Habila, who was accompanied by his wife, other family members and their lawyers, addressed the press shortly after … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national identity system through enhanced collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, made the commitment while receiving the Director-General and Chief Executive … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC) has unveiled a demand-driven approach to affordable housing delivery, advocating practical solutions that align with the needs, preferences, and economic realities of Nigerians. Speaking at the 20th anniversary edition of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) 2026 in Abuja, the Acting General Manager of ESHDC, Mrs. Adenike Okebu, … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission is considering conducting a comprehensive audit of its electoral technology systems and a mock presidential election ahead of the 2027 general election to test the reliability of its processes and technology. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Thursday while receiving the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard … [Read more…]
Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has revealed details of the final conversation between the late nurse, Habila, and her boyfriend, saying she pleaded with him not to end their phone call moments before her death after complaining of persistent nose bleeding.Umahi, who broke his silence over the circumstances surrounding the death of the Federal … [Read more…]
…Police Insist on Investigation The family of the late Mary Habila, a staff member of the David Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences who was seconded to the Federal Ministry of Works, has formally requested the withdrawal of further investigation into her death and declined an autopsy. In an affidavit titled “Affidavit of Withdrawal of … [Read more…]