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Muhammed Babangida, son of former military president Ibrahim Babangida, has refuted reports claiming he rejected his recent appointment as Chairman of the Board of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA). Contrary to rumours circulating online — including a purported circular dated Monday, July 21, 2025, and addressed to President Bola Tinubu — Babangida reaffirmed that he has accepted the appointment in good faith and described the reports as false, misleading, and malicious. In an official statement issued on Monday, Babangida expressed deep appreciation to President Tinubu for the trust and confidence reposed in him to lead the Board of the Bank of Agriculture. “We wish to clarify that Muhammed gratefully accepts the appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture, as announced by the Federal Government, and extends his sincere appreciation to President Tinubu for the trust and confidence bestowed upon him,” the statement read in part. The statement further assured the public t...

...Freezes Bands B, C, D and E Tariffs The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC), has issued a new tariff to MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited, the utility that succeeded Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, (EEDC), for electricity distribution in the state, reviewing electricity cost for Band A from N209/ kWh (per kiloWatt) to N160 kWh, effective from August 1, 2025. This was contained in the Commission's Order No. EERC/2025/003 entitled “Tariff Order for MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited 2025, issued by the Commission at the weekend. It said its decision was cost reflective, insisting that tariff must reflect power generation subsidy by the federal government for the benefit of electricity consumers. EERC predicated its action on the Enugu State Electricity Law 2023, which empowers the Commission to regulate the activities of operators in power generation, transmission, and distribution in and exclusively for the state. ...

Serious concerns have been raised following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) notice of a re-run election in the Enugu South Urban Constituency, scheduled for August 16, 2025. Stakeholders and concerned citizens say they are shocked by the electoral body’s decision, describing it as hasty and unlawful under the present circumstances. At the centre of the controversy is an ongoing legal dispute at the Federal High Court sitting in Enugu — Suit No: FHC/EN/CS/144/2024 — which directly challenges INEC’s authority to conduct the planned re-run. Both INEC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are parties to the suit, and court documents confirm that briefs of arguments, motions, and counter-motions have already been exchanged by all sides. Observers have described INEC’s insistence on going ahead with the re-run as puzzling and potentially unlawful, arguing that the Commission ought to wait for the court’s judgment or any order that may arise before making a...

Serious concerns have been raised following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) notice of a re-run election in the Enugu South Urban Constituency, scheduled for August 16, 2025. Stakeholders and concerned citizens say they are shocked by the electoral body’s decision, describing it as hasty and unlawful under the present circumstances. At the centre of the controversy is an ongoing legal dispute at the Federal High Court sitting in Enugu — Suit No: FHC/EN/CS/144/2024 — which directly challenges INEC’s authority to conduct the planned re-run. Both INEC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are parties to the suit, and court documents confirm that briefs of arguments, motions, and counter-motions have already been exchanged by all sides. Observers have described INEC’s insistence on going ahead with the re-run as puzzling and potentially unlawful, arguing that the Commission ought to wait for the court’s judgment or any order that may arise before making a...

The Enugu State Government, under the visionary leadership of Governor Dr. Peter Mbah, has officially launched the Enugu Campus Hackathon 2025 — a groundbreaking, state-backed innovation challenge with a prize pool exceeding $100,000. The initiative is designed to unleash the next generation of African tech founders and position Enugu as a leading hub for grassroots-driven deep tech solutions. The hackathon is open to students, alumni, and youths from six top universities across Enugu State. With a strong emphasis on cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, GovTech, and more, the programme aims to foster transformative ideas that can scale beyond the region. In addition to the competition itself, participants will benefit from post-hackathon incubation and global mentorship opportunities, providing a direct pipeline to the upcoming Enugu Tech & Innovation Hub — a project inspired by the renowned Norrsken Concept. “This is not just a co...

The Enugu State Police Command has recorded a series of major breakthroughs in its intensified crackdown on kidnapping and other violent crimes, with five suspects arrested, a kidnapped victim rescued, and high-powered weapons and ₦10 million in ransom money recovered during multiple operations. Spokesperson for the Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the successful operations, which spanned from July 5 to 16, 2025, were carried out by various tactical squads in synergy with community security outfits, including the Neighbourhood Watch, Forest Guards, and local hunters. According to the release, on July 16, at about 3:00 p.m., police operatives attached to the Okpuje Division, acting on a distress call, stormed a forest in Okpuje-Ani community, Nsukka Local Government Area, where a group of armed kidnappers had been sighted. The hoodlums opened fire on the approaching team, prompting a swift counterattack that led to the death of one of the ...

Enugu Air has issued an official notice to the public, warning of fake and unauthorised social media accounts impersonating the airline on X (formerly Twitter). According to the statement, @EnuguAirlines remains the only official and verified X handle for the Enugu State-owned airline, which is operated by XEJet Limited. “All public updates and communications from Enugu Air are issued solely through our verified channels,” the airline emphasized. Travelers and members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any misleading or fake accounts that falsely claim to represent Enugu Air. ✅ For accurate updates and official information, customers are advised to visit the airline’s website at https://enuguairlines.com and follow its verified handle @EnuguAirlines on X. The management reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding its brand and passengers: “To protect our brand and travelers, we urge the public to report any fake accounts claiming to represent Enugu Air...

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has declared that his administration has eliminated the manual handling of government revenues through the deployment of digital platforms, saying the state’s governance model is rooted in transparency, accountability, and traceability of public funds. Speaking on Wednesday when he received the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Adamu Aliyu, SAN, at the Government House, Enugu, Governor Mbah reiterated his government’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption, supported by institutional reforms and technology-driven systems. “In Enugu, we operate a zero-tolerance policy for corruption. We have established systems that transcend individuals,” Mbah stated. “No government revenue is collected manually. Whether it is ₦100 or ₦200,000, every payment is made through a secure electronic platform.” He recalled that his very first executive ac...