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PSC deploys new police commissioners to Enugu, others
News November 6, 2026 10:20 am The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Commissioner of Police Fidelis Ogarabe as the new Commissioner of Police for Enugu State, alongside three other commissioners deployed to Plateau, Nasarawa and Ondo states. Ogarabe, who was formerly the Commissioner of Police in charge of INTERPOL Annex, Lagos, was appointed following interviews conducted by the commission to assess the officers’ fitness and suitability for their new positions.
Residents insist on election of monarch, reject alleged imposition
Alleged disruption of the traditional ruler’s election and attempt to impose a candidate on the people of Ozom Community in Aguobu Owa has created tension that has escalated to other communities in Enugu State. In a petition dated November 2, 2026, addressed to Governor Peter Mbah, the Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network raised the alarm over the deteriorating security situation and the blatant disregard for due process in the selection of traditional rulers across the state.
Community protests alleged substandard road project, threatens election boycott
Protesters from the Obukpa community in the Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State Dozens of residents and youths from the Obukpa community in the Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State have staged a peaceful protest against alleged poor and shoddy execution of a federal road project in their area. The demonstrators on Monday threatened to abstain from participating in the upcoming 2007 elections unless the contractor is made to come back to deliver a durable, high-quality road.
No light, no sleep as heatwave bites
Rising temperatures, compounded by erratic electricity supply, are forcing residents in many states to sleep outdoors, take repeated night-time baths and spend more on alternative power sources as households struggle to cope with the heat. While many Nigerians who spoke with Saturday PUNCH reported prolonged blackouts and inadequate water supply, others said the conditions had made nights uncomfortable.
2027: I’ll tackle corruption, power crisis if elected, says Obi
Politics October 29, 2026 10:18 pm The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Mr Peter Obi, has vowed to declare an immediate state of emergency on corruption, education and power generation if elected president in 2027. Obi made the pledge during a massive public engagement and town hall meeting in Enugu State on Thursday, as part of his ongoing nationwide tour that recently took him to Nasarawa and Ebonyi states, among others.
Church can’t separate self from politics – Ex-aviation minister
A former Minister of Aviation, Ambassador Fidelia Njeze, has declared that the Church cannot afford to remain on the side-lines of governance, saying any church that distances itself from government does not wish the people well. Njeze spoke in Enugu on Saturday at the official flag-off of the Church for Community Care and Good Governance (CCGG), an initiative of the Catholic Institute for Development, Justice and Peace under the Catholic Diocese of Enugu.
Police arrest suspected serial rapist targeting Enugu PoS operators
The Enugu State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 30-year-old man, Ugbor Paul, for alleged serial rape, armed robbery and sextortion of female Point-of-Sale operators and young women in Enugu metropolis. The arrest was confirmed in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, on Tuesday.
Varsity workers protest shortfalls in FG’s arrears payment
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News October 25, 2026 1:14 am University workers across the country have reported different experiences following the Federal Government’s reported release of arrears under its 2026 agreement with university unions, with some confirming payment while others complain of shortfalls, unpaid allowances and uncertainty over outstanding entitlements.
By Chima Azubuike Verified, Salisu Ismail Kabuga, Collins Agwam, Toheeb Omotayo, Tukur Muntari Verified, Umar Sani, Linus Effiong, Chigozie Uzosike, Adeyinka Adedipe, Raphael Ede, Dele Ogunyemi, Sunday Nwakanma
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Enugu youths protest alleged police killing of socialite ‘Stone’
Enugu State Police Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe. Photo: File Tension gripped Enugu, the state capital, on Thursday as hundreds of youths protested the alleged extrajudicial killing of a popular socialite, Izuchukwu Nnaji, popularly known as ‘Stone’, by operatives of the state Police Command’s Anti-Cult Tactical Squad.
NDC buries member shot dead in Enugu, vows justice
The Nigeria Democratic Congress on Thursday buried one of its members, Ifeanyi Nwolie, who was shot by suspected political thugs during an attack on the party’s campaign office in the GRA area of Enugu State, with the party vowing that his death would not be in vain. Nwolie, a native of Affa in the Udi Local Government Area of the state, was shot during the violent attack on October 10, 2026, and died two days later at the age of 43.
Judge warns against ‘judicialisation’ of elections
News October 22, 2026 1:37 pm The President of the Enugu State Customary Court of Appeal, Justice George Nnamani, has decried the alarming trend of the “judicialisation of elections” in West Africa, warning that it strips citizens of their fundamental democratic agency.
Ebola fears: FG, states on alert as infected diplomat suffers organ failure
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News October 22, 2026 12:16 am A diplomat diagnosed with the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has reportedly deteriorated into multi-organ failure, as the Federal Government and state governments intensify surveillance, contact tracing and emergency preparedness to prevent the spread of the deadly disease. The patient’s name and nationality were, however, not disclosed.
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NBA, rights group warn against weaponisation of judiciary
News October 21, 2026 1:42 am The Nigerian Bar Association, Enugu branch, and a civil society organisation, Spaces for Change, have raised the alarm over the surge in the use of the judiciary and legal processes to suppress civic space in Nigeria and across West Africa, particularly during periods of crisis.
Enugu journalists expect Mbah, Umahi, Olukoyede for press week
News October 21, 2026 1:00 am File: Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah. The Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah; Minister of Works, David Umahi; and Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, are among prominent dignitaries expected at the grand finale of the 2026 Press Week organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Enugu Correspondents’ Chapel.
Enugu LGs begin payment of 25-year gratuity backlog
News October 19, 2026 8:26 pm Enugu State local governments will begin paying a backlog of gratuities owed retired council workers for over 25 years from October. The Deputy Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, Enugu State chapter, Ferdinand Ukwueze, disclosed this to Government House correspondents in Enugu on Monday, at the end of the 40th meeting of the Enugu State Economic Planning Commission chaired by Governor Peter Mbah.
Enugu retirees to receive N32bn in outstanding gratuities
News October 17, 2026 11:58 am The Enugu State Government has approved the payment of about “N32bn in outstanding legacy gratuities owed to retirees, with the first tranche of N10bn to be released”. The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, disclosed this in a statement issued by Governor Peter Mbah’s media office. According to the statement, the SSG disclosed this on Friday while briefing Government House journalists after the State Executive Council meeting.
Enugu demolished properties before getting lease approval – Court documents
News October 14, 2026 12:56 am Court documents have showed that the Enugu State Government secured an offer letter for the lease of a parcel of land at Holy Ghost, Enugu, three months after it demolished properties belonging the Ohha Microfinance and hundreds of other businesses worth several hundreds of millions, court documents have revealed. The revelation is contained in the state government’s Statement of Defence in a N20.4 billion suit filed by Ohha Microfinance Bank Limited.
Flood fury: Families left homeless, farms destroyed in Enugu, Ebonyi
Panorama October 13, 2026 12:22 am RAPHAEL EDE writes on the devastating flooding that ravaged the boundary communities of Enugu and Ebonyi states, leaving a trail of destruction and deaths For residents of Mpu and Okpanku communities in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State, the rise of the Ivo River was seasonal, intermittent rainfall was not new, even flooded farmlands was not an unusual sight. But on the evening of September 20, 2026, the water came differently.
Anambra man’s arrest linked to cyberbullying, not filming attack — Police
News October 8, 2026 10:12 pm The Enugu State Police Command has disclosed that its operatives arrested 45-year-old Ani Chidi on cyberbullying complaints, rather than having a connection with the gun attack at a meeting of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Obuoffia-Awkunanaw, Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state, This was revealed in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe.
Police arraign man who filmed attack on NDC members
News October 7, 2026 12:05 am An Enugu East Magistrate’s Court sitting in Nkwo Nike, Enugu State, has remanded in prison custody a 45-year-old man, Ani Chidi, for allegedly recording and circulating a video showing an attack on members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress during a political meeting in Obuoffia Awkunanaw.
Enugu, medical experts sensitise mothers to family planning
News October 7, 2026 12:01 am Illustration: wholemotheringcenter The Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ESPHCDA), in partnership with medical experts and Society for Family Health, has sensitised hundreds of nursing mothers and pregnant women across the state to the importance of family planning and the need to dispel the myths surrounding contraceptive usage.
Police arrest five over vandalism of solar street light, others in Enugu
Police officers. Photo: TheCable The Enugu State Police Command has announced the arrest of five persons in three separate operations for alleged vandalism and theft of public infrastructure. In a statement issued on Monday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, the vandalised infrastructure includes a solar street light, road traffic signs and materials belonging to the Enugu State Water Corporation.
NURTW, others threaten shutdown over Enugu govt dues collection policy
A major crisis is brewing in Enugu State as commercial transport unions threaten to shut down transit operations statewide following moves by the Enugu State Government to take over union dues collection and ban non-state levies across motor terminals.
Enugu law officers begin seven-day warning strike over unpaid allowances
News October 2, 2026 12:46 pm Law officers in Enugu State, under the aegis of the Law Officers Association of Nigeria, Enugu State Chapter, have resolved to embark on a seven-day warning strike over the failure of the state government to address their lingering welfare concerns.
Enugu community protests monarch’s alleged harassment, intimidation
Tens of indigenes of Agunese Mmaku Autonomous Community in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State have protested at the Government House, Enugu, demanding Governor Peter Mbah’s intervention over alleged intimidation, harassment and abuse of office by their traditional ruler, HRH Cyprian Maduabuchi Nevobasi.
Mbah calls for unity as Okorocha donates secretariat to Ohanaeze
News September 30, 2026 12:02 am Mbah, Okorocha and others during the secretariat inspection Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, and former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, have called for unity among Ndigbo, stressing that the newly constructed Ohanaeze Ndigbo World Headquarters will serve as a vital rallying point for Igbo people both at home and in the diaspora. Mbah made the call on Tuesday during a visit to inspect the multi-million naira ultra-modern edifice on Park Avenue, GRA, Enugu.
Sustainable oil palm plan unveiled for Enugu
News September 30, 2026 12:01 am Participants at the workshop A solution-oriented civil society organisation, Solidaridad, has presented a comprehensive Sustainable Management Plan to guide Enugu State towards climate-smart oil palm production. It warned that Nigeria risks losing access to the lucrative European market if unsustainable practices persist.
King’s College concession threatens public education, NUT warns FG
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has raised concerns over the Federal Government’s plan to hand over the management of King’s College, Lagos, to a private association, describing the move as a departure from the principle of public education and an unacceptable form of privatisation.
Kebbi not owing salaries, pensions, gratuities, says gov
News September 29, 2026 6:34 pm File photo: Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, on Tuesday said his administration did not owe teachers, workers or pensioners any salary arrears, pensions or gratuities, citing leadership by example.
FG begins academic activities at Enugu fed tech college
File photo: Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa. The Federal Government has announced the immediate commencement of academic activities at the newly established Federal Technical College, Eke, in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Enugu monarch, ex-lawmaker, others in custody over NDC attack
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a traditional ruler, Igwe Obiora Igwesi, his brother and former member of the House of Representatives, U.S.A. Igwesi, and eight others over an alleged armed attack on members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Enugu State.
Obi, Momodu condemn El-Rufai’s prolonged detention
News September 26, 2026 12:01 am File photo: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, have renewed calls for the release of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who has remained in custody since February.
Obi urges issue-based campaigns
News September 26, 2026 12:01 am Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has urged the media to demand issue-based campaigns from politicians ahead of the 2027 general elections, rather than allowing character assassination and name-calling to dominate political discourse.
Elections: Courts overriding voters’ choice, says ex-NBA president
News September 25, 2026 12:38 am The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe The immediate past President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe (SAN), has said Nigerian courts have gradually usurped the statutory power of citizens to determine their elected representatives through controversial legal technicalities. Osigwe also said politicians now rely on election tribunals to determine electoral victories rather than voters.
Enugu restricts movement for Saturday LG poll
The Enugu State Government and the state Police Command have announced restrictions on movement across the state on Saturday, September 26, 2026, for the local government elections. The elections, to be conducted by the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission, will produce chairmen for the 17 Local Government Councils and councillors for the 260 wards.
Politicians now rely on courts, not voters, to win elections — Ex-NBA president
News September 24, 2026 2:41 pm The immediate past President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN), has accused Nigerian courts of gradually usurping the power of voters to determine their elected representatives through what he described as controversial legal technicalities. Osigwe also said politicians were increasingly relying on election tribunals and courts to determine electoral victories rather than winning the support of voters.
Enugu flood kills two children, submerges 14 villages
Two children have died, and 14 villages have been submerged following devastating flooding in Mpu and Okpanku communities in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State. The flood, which began on the evening of Sunday, intensified on Tuesday and Wednesday after more than 48 hours of heavy rainfall, forcing residents to evacuate their homes and property to safer locations.
Man kills girlfriend, hides body in toilet
News September 23, 2026 12:05 am The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 30-year-old Okpara Emmanuel of the Olympic Layout, One-Day, Enugu, for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, identified as Chinyere, whose other details are presently unknown. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement on Tuesday that Emmanuel was rescued from an angry mob.
PTDF trains researchers to deepen indigenous capacity
News September 23, 2026 12:04 am Some participants at the training The Petroleum Technology Development Fund has trained 40 researchers as part of a renewed push to deepen Nigeria’s indigenous capacity in petroleum technology and geophysical exploration. The participants, according to the organisers, are drawn from universities across the South-East and would be part the government up-skilling move in modern exploration techniques.
Enugu gov appoints 101 aides
News September 21, 2026 10:32 pm File: Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah. Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved the appointment of 101 Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants. The appointments, announcedon Monday in a public service announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, take immediate effect.
Enugu NDC gov candidate visits attacked members, pledges assistance
News September 20, 2026 1:31 pm Chinyeaka Ohaa. Credit: Frontline Africa. The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Enugu State, Chinyeaka Ohaa, has visited members of the party who were injured during an attack on a ward meeting in Obuoffia, Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state. Ohaa, who condemned the attack, pledged to take responsibility for the medical expenses and other necessary costs incurred by the victims during their treatment and recovery.
Catholic bishops reject foreign aid bill
News September 20, 2026 11:37 am The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has rejected the proposed Foreign Aid (Regulation, Transparency and Disclosure) Bill 2026, urging the National Assembly and the Federal Government to halt further steps towards its enactment. The bishops warned that the proposed legislation could adversely affect churches, mosques, schools and humanitarian organisations providing assistance to vulnerable and conflict-affected communities across the country.
Police confirm killing of Enugu APC chieftain
Politics September 18, 2026 9:19 pm File: A Nigerian Policeman. The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a prominent politician, Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, popularly known as “Okanga Mo,” in Nsukka. Responding to inquiries on Friday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said Oloto was found in a pool of blood with deep suspected machete cuts to his head and stomach.
Enugu traders, drivers protest multiple taxes, fuel costs
Business activities and vehicular movement were disrupted in Enugu, the state capital, on Wednesday as hundreds of commercial transport operators and traders protested alleged heavy taxation and rising fuel costs. The protesters, comprising tricycle operators, minibus drivers and traders, blocked major transport hubs and roads around Ogbete Main Market, Old Park and the Holy Ghost axis, disrupting access to the city’s central commercial district.
Traders, drivers protest in Enugu over taxes, fuel prices
Scene of the protest. CREDIT: Raphael Ede Business activities and vehicular movement were disrupted in Enugu, the state capital, on Wednesday as hundreds of commercial transporters and market traders took to the streets in protest against what they described as heavy taxation and rising fuel prices.
Experts visit site of Enugu building collapse, blame negligence
Site of the collapsed building Standing amid shattered concrete, exposed rebar, and scattered belongings at the site of a collapsed four-story building in the heart of Enugu, the mood on Monday was one of profound grief mixed with professional outrage. The detached structure had violently given way on Sunday, leaving one person dead and another critically injured, while several others were rushed to hospital.
APC denies link to violence in Enugu, demands probe
The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has denied allegations linking the party, its leaders or the state administration to an alleged act of political violence in Nkanu West Local Government Area.
Enugu violence: Police probe attacks, NDC names eight victims
The Enugu State police command has commenced a probe into the attack on members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress by unidentified hoodlums who invaded a political gathering in Obuofia, Nkanu West Local Government Area. The police also confirmed a separate attack on a Peoples Democratic Party rally at St Joseph Primary School, Agbani, in Nkanu West, where hoodlums allegedly destroyed canopies and chairs prepared for the event.
Enugu CP orders probe after gunmen disrupt NDC meeting, PDP rally
Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa. Credit: NPF The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, has ordered a thorough investigation into separate attacks on political gatherings in Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state. The directive followed reports that suspected political thugs disrupted meetings of the Nigeria Democratic Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party.
No godfather needed to get FG jobs, FCC commissioner tells Enugu youths
Federal Character Commission Commissioner representing Enugu State, Peter Eze The Federal Character Commission Commissioner representing Enugu State, Peter Eze, has urged youths in the state to stop believing that Federal Government jobs are reserved for those with political connections, saying qualified applicants can secure opportunities by following due process.
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