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Rotary International Medical Mission performs over 1,800 surgeries , screens 3000 patients at SUMAS- VC, team leader

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

….. As Enugu Govt assures continuous partnership Over 1,800 patients from Enugu State and neighbouring communities have received life-changing surgical interventions from a two-week free Indian–Nigerian medical mission organised by the Rotary International Club at the State University of Science and Applied Sciences (SUMAS), Igbo-Eno, Enugu state., says the Vice- Chancellor, Prof. James Ogbonna and the…

FG approves construction of ₦1 trillion Metropolitan Rail Service in Kano

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago01 mins

Federal Government of Nigeria’s has approved the construction of a ₦1 trillion Metropolitan Rail Service in Kano State to transform urban transportation, boost economic activities, andNational Qur’anic Recitation Competition in Borno. This is contained in a statement issued byGovernor Abba Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, in Kano on Thursday. According to the statement, “the project aims…

Joint security kill kidnapping suspect, rescue victim, recover firearm in Udenu

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, Forest Guards, Neighbourhood Watch Group, and local vigilantes, have killed a kidnapping suspect and rescued a kidnapped victim during a joint security operation in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The operation followed a report received in the early hours of…

Enugu govt approves secondary, tertiary road projects, integrated infrastructure ………..Rehabilitation of Ajali, Oji-River water schemes

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

Determined to make life better for the people of the state and to build a world class smart city, Enugu state government has approved the construction of secondary and tertiary roads, integrated infrastructure in the new Enugu city. The State Government has also approved the rehabilitation of the Ajali and Oji,-River water scheme to be…

Enugu Govt reduces land rates by 60%, bans activities of “Ogbonecheagu”, illegal levies

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

In a bid to create a conducive environment for investment to thrive in the state, Enugu State Government has announced sweeping reforms in the land sector, abolishing the activities of “Ogbonecheagu”, collection of illegal levies and the streamlining of land-related charges. The government disclosed that ground rent, land use charge, and all property-related charges have…

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Police arraign 42- year-old man over alleged rape of minor

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Enugu state Police command has arraigned a 42-year old man, Edwin Eze before an Enugu East magistrate court over the alleged rape of a 13-year old girl at Mburubu, Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State.. The suspect, Edwin Eze, was arraigned before His Worship, Chijioke Idu on Monday. In a charge marked CMG/69c/2026,…

Enugu Govt charges Presidents – General on peace, security , describing town unions as integral partners to community development

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Enugu State Government has charged Presidents- General of town unions in the state to promote peace and security in their communities, describing town unions as critical partners in grassroots governance,, and indispensable structures for community administration, peace building, and sustainable local development. The government also charged them to resist any attempt by anyone or group…

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Police arraign Social media user over alleged defamatory publication against Enugu SSG

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Enugu State Police Command, on Tuesday, 27th January 2026, arraigned a 41-year-old male social media user, Chijinkem Ugwuanyi before a Magistrate Court in the State over alleged defamatory publication and cyberbullying/stalking on Facebook against the person and office of the Secretary to the Enugu State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia. Police public relations officer Enugu…

Nigerian Army rescue 11 kidnapped persons in Kaduna

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Operatives of the 1st Division of the Nigerian Army have rescued 11 kidnapped persons in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State following a coordinated security operation along the Kaduna–Abuja road axis. Sources said the rescue operation was carried out late on January 26, after troops stationed at a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Doka…

Gov Mbah inaugurates digital Court building,assures support for judicial autonomy

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commissioned a new digital court building constructed by his administration,at the Enugu state High court, describing it as a giant step in his administration’s prioritisation of speedy justice delivery in the state. He also threw support for judicial autonomy. Mbah said, technological integration, when combined with judicial financial…