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

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…

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

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…

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

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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FG approves procurement of two satellites to boost digital economy

Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the purchase of two new communication satellites to boost Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and support President Bola Tinubu’s plan to grow the economy to $1tillion. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy,  Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a press conference to mark Global Privacy Day 2026,…

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South West proposes N8.7tn 2026: combined  budget for economic growth

Determined to build abstrong and sustainable economy in the South West geo-political zone of Nigeria, the South-West states have proposed a combined budget of N8.7tn for 2026, with capital expenditure accounting for more than half of total spending. This was disclosed on Tuesday,  by the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria Commission( (DAWN Commission)at the Commission’s…

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

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

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…

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

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…

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