ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following the resignation of the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, the federation’s General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, and members of its Executive Committee. The President’s directive was contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by his…
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), following the retirement of Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack. The brief swearing-in ceremony took place at the State House, Abuja, marking the formal commencement of Enitan’s tenure as the nation’s Chief…
…Says “We’re bringing back Okpara’s agro-industrial revolution” …Hails Gov. Mbah’s proactiveness, promises communities bountiful benefits Enugu — The South East Development Commission (SEDC) says it is set to reignite the agro-industrial revolution that made the defunct Eastern Region one of the fastest-growing economies in the world between 1954 and 1964. The Commission said it would…
ENUGU — The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) has trained 47 of its officials as part of preparations for the Sept. 26, 2026, Local Government Council elections in the state. The workshop was designed to equip the officials with updated knowledge and skills to train ad-hoc personnel who will participate in the conduct of…
|By Prosper Okoye ABUJA — The Child Protection Network (CPN) has urged all parties and authorities involved in the adoption and custody dispute over a child identified as Jada to place her safety, dignity and best interests above the legal battle between the adults. The National Coordinator of CPN, Mr Olakunle Sanni, made the call…
The Enugu State Government has enrolled more than 4,000 retirees in its free health insurance programme, as part of efforts to improve access to healthcare for pensioners in the state. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Enugu State Agency for Universal Health Coverage (ESA-UHC), Dr Edith Okolo, disclosed this on Thursday, Aug….
The Enugu State Government has invited interested bidders to submit bids for the purchase of selected unserviceable movable assets at four government locations in Enugu and Lagos. The invitation is contained in a tender notice issued by the Enugu State Ministry of Finance and Economic Development on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in compliance with the…
The MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has commenced a N3.5 billion network rehabilitation and upgrade programme under the Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP) to improve electricity supply across parts of Enugu State. The Managing Director of MainPower, Dr Ernest Mapwaya, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Enugu on Thursday, saying the project would strengthen critical…
|By Jude Eze, Abuja Chief (Dr.) Charles Mba, popularly known as Egbeigwe N’Orba, and his friends and associates have facilitated the return of 200 Nigerians stranded in South Africa amid concerns over xenophobic attacks and worsening conditions. The returnees, predominantly women and children, were reportedly among Nigerians facing difficult circumstances and uncertainty in the southern…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Enugu State Chapter, on Wednesday donated food items and other materials to the Enugu State Family Support Programme (FSP) Children’s Home as part of activities marking the 2026 International Actors Day. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2026 celebration marked the inaugural observance of International Actors…
