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WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY 2026: CHIEF UCHE NNAJI SALUTES TEACHERS, CALLS EDUCATION THE CORNERSTONE OF ENUGU’S RECOVERY AND INDUSTRIALIZATION

Oct 05, 2026 · 2 min read

On World Teachers’ Day 2026, PDP Governorship Candidate Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji (Nwakaibie) pays tribute to teachers as essential nation-builders, declaring that an empowered educational system and motivated teaching force are non-negotiable pillars for recovering, rebuilding, and industrializing Enugu State.

Investigations

TRAGEDY IN ENUGU: OUTRAGE AND HEARTBREAK AS TASK FORCE ASSAULT ALLEGEDLY CLAIMS LIFE OF KEKE DRIVER, FRIDAY NWOBODO, AT GARRIKI TERMINAL

Oct 02, 2026 · 3 min read

Deep sorrow, anguish, and mounting fury have engulfed the Awkunanaw community in Enugu State following the tragic death of commercial tricycle operator Mr. Friday Nwobodo (Ogbodo NwobodoAni), who succumbed to fatal injuries after being brutally assaulted by government-affiliated revenue task force personnel at the Gariki Bus Terminal.

Elections

Odaa Opuo’s Ikem Nkwo Visit Highlights Road Challenges, Community Aspirations and Inclusive Leadership

Oct 01, 2026 · 3 min read

Chief (Dr.) Nweke Kingsley Chizoba, popularly known as Odaa Opuo 1 Na-Ala Igbo, visited Ikem Nkwo in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, where he joined the community in celebrating its rich cultural heritage while engaging with residents on their development concerns. The visit highlighted the community's longstanding infrastructural challenges, particularly its road conditions, and underscored the importance of grassroots engagement, inclusive representation and equitable development. Received by traditional leaders and community members, Odaa Opuo reaffirmed his commitment to listening to the people and promoting initiatives focused on empowerment, education and community development ahead of the 2027 senatorial election.

State

Chidubem JP Re-Elected as YAN Enugu 5th Assembly Ambassador, Pledges Renewed Commitment to Youth Development

Oct 01, 2026 · 2 min read

Amb. Chidubem JP has been returned elected as the 5th Assembly Ambassador of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), Enugu State Chapter, following a peaceful and transparent election. Expressing gratitude to God and the youths of Enugu State, he pledged renewed commitment to youth development, responsible leadership, advocacy and meaningful representation, while calling for greater inclusion and recognition of young people in the development of Enugu State.

Elections

ODAA OPUO JOINS IBEGWA NIKE COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATION, EMPHASISES PEOPLE-CENTRED LEADERSHIP

Oct 01, 2026 · 1 min read

Odaa Opuo at Ibegwa Nike: Connecting with the people, celebrating with the community and reaffirming a commitment to grassroots engagement and inclusive representation.

Editorial

NIGERIA AT 66: CHIEF KINGSLEY NWEKE (ODAA OPUO) CALLS FOR PEACE, UNITY, AND PROGRESS IN INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE TO ENUGU EAST

Oct 01, 2026 · 2 min read

PDP candidate for Enugu East Senatorial District in 2027, Chief (Dr.) Nweke Kingsley Chizoba (Odaa Opuo 1 Na-Ala Igbo), has felicitated with the people of Enugu East on Nigeria’s Independence Day, calling for renewed patriotism, justice, and community-centered development.

Governance

NIGERIA’S OLDEST CATHOLIC PRELATE, BISHOP ANTHONY GBUJI, MARKS HISTORIC 53RD EPISCOPAL ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY

Oct 01, 2026 · 2 min read

The Catholic Church in Nigeria celebrates Most Rev. Anthony Okonkwo Gbuji, Bishop Emeritus of Enugu and the nation's oldest living prelate, as he marks 53 years of episcopal ministry following a distinguished legacy of pastoral leadership, post-war reconstruction, and educational expansion.

Governance

"TAX IN THIS STATE IS TOO MUCH": KELVIN ONOVO CRIES OUT AS HIGH ENSAA BILLBOARD FEES AND SURGING TAXES DRIVE UP RENTS, COST OF LIVING IN ENUGU

Oct 01, 2026 · 2 min read

Prominent Enugu resident Kelvin Onovo has raised an alarm over the state's aggressive tax regime, revealing how steep ENSAA signage fees and heavy commercial taxes are directly forcing landlords and business owners to hike rents and commodity prices across Enugu.

Editorial

NIGERIA AT 66: CHIEF UCHE NNAJI CHARGES NIGERIANS ON HOPE, UNITY, AND RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE IN INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE

Oct 01, 2026 · 3 min read

For us in Enugu, the aspiration must remain clear: to build a society where government works for the people, where young people can dream and succeed, where businesses can thrive, and where every community has the opportunity to develop." - Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji (Nwakaibe), PDP Governorship Candidate, Enugu State

Governance

OUTRAGE IN ENUGU AS NURSE FACES THREATS, IMPRISONMENT WARNINGS AFTER EXPOSING DEPLORABLE CONDITIONS AT NNENWENTA HEALTHCARE FACILITY

Sep 30, 2026 · 2 min read

An escalating public outcry has rocked Awgu Local Government Area following reports that a local health worker in Nnenwenta is facing severe threats of job termination and imprisonment after exposing the deplorable state of the community's primary healthcare center. The controversy flared after social activist Evangelist Ebube Joseph revealed that officials issued a three-day deadline demanding the immediate deletion of a published interview detailing the facility's lack of basic medical equipment, operational tools, and essential infrastructure. Addressing the crisis, political commentator Ugochukwu Ezeh condemned the ongoing intimidation, emphasizing that leadership is tested by its willingness to accept accountability rather than victimizing public servants, while urging authorities to direct their resources toward rehabilitating the health center, constructing roads, and restoring electricity to Nnenwenta.