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Staff of the Enugu State Geographic Information System (ENGIS) have praised the Enugu State Workers Food Scheme following an enrollment and sensitisation session organised by the Enugu State Marketing Company Limited. The engagement, held as part of efforts to expand participation in the scheme, drew strong interest from workers who sought information on registration procedures … [Read more…]

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State says there is no more hiding place for criminals in the state, as his administration has built the capacity to preempt, track down, and bring them to book. Mbah sounded the warning on Wednesday during the commissioning of the Centre for DNA Forensics and Criminal Investigation (CeDFoCI), a strategic … [Read more…]

The Senate on Wednesday passed a landmark constitutional amendment bill establishing state police services nationwide, marking a major step in Nigeria’s long-running efforts to decentralise policing and strengthen internal security. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for the Establishment of … [Read more…]

… Describes Asogwa as people’s champion Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has congratulated the winner and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Saturday by-election for Enugu North Senatorial District, Chief Ikeje Asogwa, describing the landslide victory as an affirmation of APC’s overwhelming acceptance and dominance in the state’s politics. The Independent … [Read more…]

The APC chairmanship candidate for Nkanu East Local Government Area, Engr. Mike Ogbuekwe, has paid tribute to fathers across the country, commending their sacrifices, resilience and contributions to family and societal development. In a Father’s Day message, Ogbuekwe described fathers as indispensable pillars of strength whose dedication and leadership continue to provide stability and direction … [Read more…]

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh (SAN), has congratulated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Ikeje Asogwa, on his victory in the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election. In a statement issued on Sunday, Udeh described Asogwa’s victory as a resounding endorsement of the leadership of Governor Peter … [Read more…]

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ikeje Asogwa, has been declared winner of the Enugu North Senatorial District bye-election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The election, held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, was conducted to fill the vacant senatorial seat following the death of Senator Okey Ezea, who represented the district … [Read more…]

…Mbah: Enugu has a lot of success stories to tell in 3 years Enugu State has shone brilliantly at the BusinessDay States Competitiveness and Investment Readiness Awards (SCIRA) 2025, carting home the Infrastructure Development Competitiveness Award and Outstanding Performance in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) Award. Governor Peter Mbah, represented by the Commissioner for Works and … [Read more…]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has established a commanding lead in the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election as collation of results from the six local government areas in the zone progresses. Results so far collated show the APC candidate, Ikeje Asogwa, maintaining a wide margin over his closest rival, Nestor Ezeme of the Peoples Democratic … [Read more…]

The Federal Government and Enugu State Government are in talks to ensure the commencement of direct cargo flight operations between Enugu and Guangzhou, China, before the end of the year. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barr Festus Keyamo, disclosed this in Lagos during the launch of the United Air’s newly acquired airplanes on … [Read more…]

Rangers International FC has partnered with Stand Up for Her Foundation to organise a youth capacity-building and empowerment programme for young women in Enugu State. The initiative, scheduled for June 22, 2026, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, is aimed at equipping women aged between 18 and 35 with skills and knowledge to enhance their … [Read more…]