NDLEA Dismantles Suspected Nigerian-Mexican Drug Network
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has dismantled a suspected Nigerian-Mexican drug network operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Enugu State. The agency disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. According to the NDLEA, two suspected kingpins, 45-year-old Chukwu […]
Mbah Appoints Rachael Okonkwo, Eucharia Anunobi as Aides
By Victoria Victor Nollywood actresses Rachael Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi have been appointed as aides to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah. The appointments were contained in a public announcement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia. According to the statement, Mbah appointed 101 aides across three categories: seven Special Advisers, six […]
ITF Targets 400 Products, Import Cuts With Enugu Centre
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) is set to establish a Digital Fabrication Centre in Enugu State as part of efforts to boost local manufacturing, create jobs and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imports. The centre will have the capacity to produce more than 400 different products, according to the ITF Director-General, Dr Afiz […]
SEDC, Enugu Launch Agro Jobs Initiative
By Oluwakemi Kindness The South East Development Commission (SEDC) and the Enugu State Government have launched a regional agriculture initiative aimed at creating jobs, attracting private investment and strengthening food security across the South East. The partnership, formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marks the commencement of the South East Agro […]
Akpabio Appeals to Igbo Youth to End Armed Agitation
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has pleaded with the people of the South East, to continue to maintain peace in the country and guide the youth appropriately to shun Armed struggle against the Nigerian government. Akpabio made the appeal at the funeral of the former Administrative Secretary of the defunct Oil […]
Enugu Governor, Peter Mbah Defects to APC
BY: Aremu Toyeebaht The political landscape in Enugu took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as Governor Peter Mbah officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending months of speculation about his political direction. In a televised address, Governor Mbah described the move as a “break from the past” […]
NPF Says Theft of N1.09bn From Enugu State Government is False
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force on Friday categorically dismiss the false narrative and rumour circulating online about an alleged hack of the Enugu State Government’s official account, resulting in the theft of one point zero nine billion naira. The police in a statement says this assertion is completely unfounded. The statement by the […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima Commissions Enugu Garment and Fashion Hub, Commends Governor Mbah’s Leadership Style
By Chinedu Echianu Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has lauded Governor Peter Mbah’s development strides in Enugu State, noting that he was turning the state around through multiple projects across all sectors. Shettima, who was in Enugu on Thursday to commission the Enugu State Garment and Fashion Hub as well as unveil the 5th Expanded […]
High Fuel Cost: Enugu State Government Introduces CNG Buses
By Chinedu Echianu The Enugu State Government has taken steps to introduce Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses as part of the efforts to preserve the environment and also make transportation affordable for citizens. The state government has equally created the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to oversight and catalyse investment in the energy and […]