President of Human Rights Council appoints Nigeria’s Joy Ezeilo as a member of new investigative mechanism on Sudan

The President of the Human Rights Council, Václav Bálek (Czech Republic), has announced the appointment of Mohamed Chande Othman of Tanzania, Joy Ezeilo of Nigeria and Mona Rishmawi of Jordan/Switzerland to serve as the three independent members of the new Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan. Mr. Othman will serve as Chair of the … [Read more…]

Southeast Security: Group, NPF host Youth Security Summit in Enugu, proffer way forward

Doris Ewo, Enugu Peace and Good Governance Group, P3G, in Collaboration with The Nigeria Police Force, Enugu Command, on  Wednesday, December 13, 2023, organised a Youth Security Summit in a bid to enlighten the youths on security and the  need to shun societal vices, while conversing with security heads and stakeholders. The Youth Security Summit … [Read more…]

Enugu gov’t, SMEDAN sign N1Bn matching fund partnership deal to boost MSMEs, startups

Peter Mbah

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah has announced partnership between the state and Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). Mbah made this known in a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) page @PNMbah, over the weekend. While reiterating commitment towards nurturing a thriving SME ecosystem to foster economic growth objectives in … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: NSA Ribadu Lauds Mbah’s Efforts On Tackling Insecurity

…as Mbah says no retreat in the war against insecurity, corruption The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has commended the effort of the Governor Peter Mbah administration at restoring normalcy in Enugu State, saying the administration has fought insecurity to a standstill in the state. This was even as Governor Peter Mbah commended … [Read more…]

Beneficiaries of Paul Basil Iloegbouba Foundation’s Free Medical Outreach Express Gratitude, Appreciation To Organisers

Paul Basil Iloegbouba Foundation

Daberechukwu Egbo, Enugu The aftermath of the extensive free Enugu Mega Medical Outreach organised by Paul Basil Iloegbouba Foundation, PBIF, on Tuesday, 12th Dec 2023, at Michael Okpara Square has left a profound lasting effect on lives and wellbeing of the beneficiaries. Recall that the Paul Basil Iloegbouba Foundation recently provided essential medical and healthcare … [Read more…]

Yuletide: Air Peace Reveals Why Air Fares Increased, Says Allegations “Whip Up Of Ethnic Sentiments” Against Allen Onyema

Allen Onyema: Saving Nigerians one flight at a time

Air Peace has provided clarifications on the dynamics of air fares, dismissing claims in some quarters that the airline was extorting South-Easterners with air fares. This is coming against the backdrop of reports of high fares ahead of the yuletide festivities. This has triggered attacks on social media with netizens accusing the carrier and other … [Read more…]

Rivers: Court Bars INEC From Removing Defected Lawmakers, Holding Fresh Polls

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has issued an injunction preventing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from conducting fresh elections to fill the seats of 26 members of the Rivers House of Assembly who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The ruling was delivered by Justice … [Read more…]

Why We’re Investing So Much in Healthcare- Gov Mbah

… Says Enugu to construct 260 PHCs, do more on universal health insurance coverage …As UNICEF commends Mbah’s commitment to health, nutrition, pledges support Governor of Enugu of State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his administration has prioritised healthcare delivery, as it understands the import of a healthy population and healthy workforce. Mbah, who said that … [Read more…]

Workers will continue to enjoy better welfare package under my administration –Mbah

BREAKING NEWS: PDP’s Peter Mbah declared Enugu State Governor-Elect by INEC

…says productivity key to achieving $30 billion GDP Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has reassured the state civil and public servants of continuous better welfare package under his administration, saying emphasis has now shifted from work attendance to productivity in order to achieve a sustainable economy, make the state an investment hub and actualize … [Read more…]