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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Mr. Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following allegations reportedly leveled against him. Mr. Nnaji, who was appointed to the Federal Executive Council in August 2023, announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the President on Tuesday. In the letter, he expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve the nation and contribute to its technological advancement. He, however, claimed that his decision to step down was influenced by persistent acts of blackmail and political persecution targeted at him by opponents. “I have been a target of blackmail by political opponents,” Nnaji reportedly wrote, adding that resigning was a necessary step to protect his integrity and avoid distractions for the administration. Confirming the development, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, said President Tinubu...

In an effort to guarantee food security in the state, the Enugu State Government has expressed readiness to partner with the Harvesting Hope Caravan (HHC), a flagship programme under the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) in the Office of the Vice President, alongside Pula Advisors, its donor partners, and Leadway Insurance Company. This was even as the Mbah administration insured no fewer than 9,000 farmers against agricultural risk hazards, protecting their production and reinforcing their confidence in the agricultural sector. Speaking during the flag-off of the initiative, the Coordinator of the Harvesting Hope Caravan, Arch Safiya Umar, described the programme as a national grassroots platform for dialogue, engagement, and mobilization that bridges the gap between government policy and the people. She explained that the Caravan was designed to connect policymakers, farmers, agribus...

Popular real estate firm, Powell Homes and Shelters Ltd, has warned the public against doing any form of business or transaction with her former staff, Anachuna Somtochukwu Emmanuel. The Managing Director, Powell Homes and Shelters, Architect Chibuikem Onyekachi Emmanuel, gave the warning on Tuesday in a public notice statement, which he sent to newsmen and also published on the company’s social media handles. He stated that Anachuna Somtochukwu Emmanuel is no longer the company’s employee and does not represent Powell Homes and Shelters Ltd in any capacity. He advised members of the public to be vigilant and to always confirm the identity of anyone claiming to act on behalf of the firm through the company’s official communication channels. Architect Emmanuel explained that the company would not be liable for any dealings or transactions carried out with the said individual, warning that anyone who engages with him does so at their own risk;urging clients and partners to a...

Electricity energy consumers in the South East, under the aegis of South East Electricity Consumers Association (SEECA), have called on the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) to, as a matter of urgency, resolve any pending tariff impasse between it and Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited (MPDL). The group says that Enugu, being the capital of Igbo land and the defunct East Central State, requires peace and stable power supply in a manner that will neither exploit the consumers nor the electricity distribution company in charge of the state. In a letter submitted to EERC by the group and signed by its Coordinator, Dr. Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor, he stated that the ongoing dispute over the July 18, 2025 tariff order has thrown many communities into darkness and deepened confusion in the electricity supply chain. He also stated that such a sensitive matter affecting the lives of millions of residents should not be allowed to linger. According to him, the A...

2027: Gov Mbah Is Our Candidate and Political Party, Nike Community Declares …Crowns Governor “Ekwueme 1 of Enugu State”  …Says Mbah Wipes their Decades of Tears” The people of Ugwuomu Nike community in Enugu East Local Government Area have declared Enugu Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, their sole candidate and political party for the 2027 governorship election, in recognition of his unprecedented transformation of their once-neglected and abandoned community. At a colourful thanksgiving and civic reception, Sunday, in honour of their son and Commissioner for Labour and Employment, Dr Felix Nnamani, the community conferred on the governor the traditional title of “Ekwueme 1 of Enugu State.”  The celebration, which began with a Holy Mass presided by the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev’d Calistus Onaga, soon turned into a vibrant display of culture, with masquerade performances, traditional dances and goodwill messages from d...

It was a day of honour, celebration, and heartfelt appreciation in Ugwuomu Nike, Enugu East Local Government Area, as the community rolled out the drums for a grand Thanksgiving Mass and civic reception in honour of the Honourable Commissioner for Labour, Employment and Productivity, Dr. Felix Nnamani (Nnanyelugo). The event, which attracted dignitaries from across Enugu State, was graced by His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, the Executive Governor of Enugu State, who joined the Ugwuomu Nike Community in celebrating one of their own for his outstanding service, humility, and dedication to public good. Amid the colourful ceremony, the Nike Youths General Assembly (NYGA), under the leadership of Comr. Chijioke Udemezue Okoh, issued a congratulatory message extolling Dr. Nnamani’s exemplary leadership, describing him as “a beacon of hope, integrity, and inspiration to the youth of Nike Land.” “This celebration is not just a recognition...

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has lauded the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, SAN, describing the justice sector as the centerpiece of his administration and all it has been able to achieve. Mbah stated this at the weekend during a state reception organised in honour of the Attorney General to mark his elevation to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). “Today, for me, is not just a celebration of a personal and well-deserved elevation; I think it is proof that hard work pays. “Meanwhile, all we have achieved as a government is only possible because of the hardworking and resilient team that we work with. The Honourable Attorney General is not an exception. In fact, he is at the epicenter. Do not forget there is hardly anything we could do without the law, and we will not move faster than the law because we will always want to hear from him: Are we on the path of the law? Are we worki...

The Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Enugu State, warmly felicitates with the Honourable Commissioner, Barr. Chris-Roberts Ozongwu, on the joyous occasion of his birthday. We celebrate a visionary leader, a mentor, and a father figure whose dedication, wisdom, and exemplary leadership continue to inspire excellence and commitment among all members of the Ministry. Barr. Ozongwu has distinguished himself through integrity, compassion, and an unwavering devotion to the advancement of Enugu State’s development agenda. Under his stewardship, the Ministry has witnessed renewed focus on sound economic planning, transparency, and inclusive growth. Beyond his official responsibilities, the Honourable Commissioner is deeply admired for his humility, empathy, and genuine concern for the welfare and progress of his team. His leadership has fostered a culture of unity, diligence, and shared purpose within the Ministry. As he marks another year of divine...

The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu (NOHE), a leading federal tertiary specialist healthcare institution in Nigeria, has announced multiple vacancies for qualified professionals seeking full-time employment and residency training opportunities. According to a statement released by the hospital’s management, the recruitment spans across various medical, technical, and nursing positions. Remunerations and conditions of service are in line with those obtainable in similar federal tertiary hospitals across the country. Available Positions A. Consultants in the Following Areas: 1. Burns & Plastic Surgery 2. Anaesthesiology 3. Pathology (Histopathology) 4. Radiology 5. Cardiology 6. Trauma Surgery 7. Neurosurgery 8. Family Medicine 9. General Surgery 10. Paediatric Anaesthesiology (Full-Time or Part-Time) Requirements: Applicants must possess an MBBS or MBCH degree, have completed postgraduate training (Part II of the National Postgraduate Medical College of ...

The Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC) has announced an upward review in the prices of some of its estates, citing current market realities and ongoing development progress as the reason for the adjustment. According to the Corporation, the affected estates include: 1. Coal City Eastern Extension Alliance Estate 2. Unity Estate 3. Dolphin Estate The management, in a statement, advised all offerees who have already been issued Offer Letters at the old prices to complete their payments on or before Monday, October 13, 2025. Failure to do so, the statement warned, will lead to the cancellation of previous offers, and subsequent payments will be made based on the new rates. In the same vein, all outstanding debtors across ESHDC estates have been urged to settle their indebtedness immediately to avoid being charged under the revised pricing structure. For further inquiries and payment confirmation, the Corporation advised customers to visit its headquarters at N...

In a time when Africa’s digital future is being shaped from its grassroots, Enugu State is leading from the front — one campus at a time. The Enugu Campus Hackathon 2025, a flagship initiative of the Enugu State Government, has officially entered full swing with the successful conclusion of its 2-Day Campus Round at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). What unfolded on the campus of Nigeria’s premier university was nothing short of remarkable: a showcase of world-class solutions, deep technical insight, and student-led innovation that is ready to scale. What Is the Enugu Campus Hackathon? Spearheaded by the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Digital Economy and MSMEs and powered by the Enugu SME Center, the hackathon is a multi-campus innovation competition designed to identify, nurture, and launch the next generation of tech entrepreneurs from Enugu State. Targeting top institutions a...