Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Tuesday hosted Super Eagles and Udinese FC goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, at the Government House, Enugu, during a courtesy visit. Okoye, a proud indigene of Enugu State, expressed his joy at returning home and revealed plans to launch a charitable foundation and establish a football academy in the state. He emphasized his desire to …

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has transmitted an executive bill to the State House of Assembly aimed at regulating the activities of native doctors, herbalists, and related practitioners across the state. The proposed legislation, titled ‘Maintenance of Internal Security, Vigilance, and Order’, seeks to outlaw money rituals, criminal bulletproof charms, and the unlawful use or occupation of forests and …

The thought on this article had been incubated since late last year. It was actually provoked by a 22 November 2024 post by a public relations expert, Fred Chukwuelobe, on his Facebook wall, titled, ‘A word for Governor Mbah of Enugu State’. Chukwuelobe was in Enugu for the ordination of a family friend to the Deaconate of the Catholic Church …

The Federal Government (FG), and Enugu State Government have signed the host state agreement in respect of the 2026 National Sports Festival billed to hold in the South East State. The agreement, which was signed by the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade for the FG and Governor Peter Mbah for Enugu State, on Tuesday, now awards …

President Bola Tinubu has made a firm commitment that his administration would complete the Eastern Rail line connecting Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. At an interactive session with South East leaders during his official visit to Enugu State on Saturday, the President also pledged that his administration would support the development of the Anambra Basin as a significant energy reserve. The …

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has signed the N971 billion Enugu State 2025 Appropriation Bill into law, vowing that his administration would diligently implement the budget to achieve the target of exponential economic growth and inclusive prosperity for the state. The budget comprises N837.9 billion Capital Expenditure, representing 86 per cent of the budget, and a Recurrent Expenditure …

Barring any timely intervention by Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, the people of Awhum community in Udi Local Government Area of the state, are set for showdown with the Commissioner for Local Government, Rural Development and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr. Okey Ogbodo. Ogbodo has reportedly slated Saturday, 14 December 2024 to elect -by-delegates, which the incumbent executive and most people …

In collaboration with key stakeholders, the Enugu State Government unveiled the state Security Trust Fund (ESSTF) at the Old Government Lodge, Enugu, last Thursday. The initiative aims to enhance security across the state, creating an enabling environment for sustainable economic growth and development through a robust Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Inaugurated last February by the governor, ESSTF represents a strategic …

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, on Thursday, named Miss Nigeria Universe pageant, Chidimma Adetshina, the brand ambassador of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adetshina was crowned the new queen after beating 25 other contestants from states in Nigeria in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant contest. Following her victory, Adetshina will represent Nigeria at the …

Early in November 2024, controversial Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Ministry of the Holy Spirit (AMEN) took to the pulpit to apologise for the transgressions of the church against the people. Mbaka recognised that the church has damaged the economic and moral fabric of the society by aligning with politicians against the people. As we mourn …