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  As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, a distinguished academic and internationally acclaimed jurist,  Professor Jehu Onyekwere Nnaji, PhD , has formally declared his intention to contest for the governorship of Enugu State under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), igniting fresh conversations about leadership, competence, and global exposure in the state’s political landscape. Professor Nnaji, a towering figure in international law and global politics, enters the race with a rich blend of academic excellence, judicial experience, and political engagement that many observers believe uniquely positions him as a transformative leader for Enugu State. A  Distinguished Professor of International Law and Global Politics at the University of Kansas Law School, United States of America , Prof. Nnaji has carved a niche for himself as a respected voice in global legal discourse. His scholarly contributions have i...

  As political activities gradually gather pace ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Awkunanaw Clan in has formally unveiled plans to host a grand Mega Rally in honour of the State Governor, , in recognition of what they described as his transformative and results-driven leadership. The rally is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Awkunanaw Civic Center, Akpasha, Akegbe Ugwu, located within Nkanu West Local Government Area. Organizers disclosed that the event will commence promptly at 10:00 am and is expected to draw widespread participation from across the state. In a public notice issued by the leadership of the Awkunanaw Clan, the forthcoming gathering was characterized as more than a ceremonial event, but rather a strategic convergence aimed at celebrating leadership excellence while reaffirming grassroots support for the governor’s administration. The statement emphasized that Governor Mbah’s tenure has been marked by a deliberate shift toward innov...

The national woman leader of City Boy Movement other top dignitaries will gather in Enugu State to witness the official unveiling of a major political and grassroots mobilisation milestone during their inaugural meeting and engagement, signaling a bold step toward strengthening women’s participation in governance and electoral processes. The high-profile event, scheduled for April 1, 2026, at Alodia Hall, Amadeo Event Center, Enugu, is being convened by the State Women Leader, Ambassador Mrs. Amaka Nweke JP, and is expected to bring together influential women leaders, stakeholders, and political figures from across the state and beyond. At the heart of the gathering is a strategic agenda aimed at consolidating grassroots structures, fostering political awareness, and mobilising women in alignment with the Renewed Hope agenda of President and the development-driven administration of Governor . The event boasts an impressive lineup of distinguished personalities, including Nigeria’s ...

  ...As GNGG Tours ESUT Teaching Hospital  _In the ongoing showcasing of statewide developmental strides of the administration of the current Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, by the Grassroots Network for Good Governance (GNGG), on Saturday, the group’s delegation paid a strategic visit to the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital Park Lane, where they engaged with the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Prof. Bertrand Ngwu and the management team to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the sweeping infrastructural and service delivery transformations recorded since Governor Mbah assumed office in 2023. _The visit formed part of the network’s broader initiative to assess, document, and communicate the scale of transformation across critical sectors in Enugu State, particularly in healthcare, which has emerged as a focal point of the current administration’s development agenda. _Led through the facility by the Chief Medical Director, Be...

The Enugu State Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Prince Lawrence Ezeh, will lay his mother-in-law, Late Mrs. Christiana Chiuba, to rest on April 25, 2026, following her passing at the age of 87. Late Mrs. Chiuba, née Onwuachuma, hailed from Umuegbe Amaokpara in Nkwerre Local Government Area. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and extended family members, including her daughter, Barrister Princess Lina Onyekachi Ezeh (PhD), wife of the commissioner. According to the funeral programme released by the family, activities will commence on Friday, April 24, 2026, with a wake-keep service at St. Matthew Anglican Church, Amaokpara. The final burial rites will take place on Saturday, April 25. The body will depart the Joint Hospital, Amaigbo, at 8:00 a.m. to her father’s compound in Umungume, Umuegbe Amaokpara. This will be followed by a lying-in-state at 10:00 a.m. at the residence of her late husband, Mr. Stephen Onyejielem. A funeral service is scheduled ...

...Celebrates Dr Ben Nwoye on His Emergence As APC Deputy National Chairman (South),   The Convener and Board of Trustees Chairman of the G-17 Support Group for Peter Mbah, Hon. Dr. Chinedu Mbah, has extended warm and resounding congratulations to Dr. Ben Nwoye on his emergence as the Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the development as a historic victory for Enugu State and the entire South East region. In a richly worded statement issued shortly after the conclusion of the party’s 8th National Convention held at the iconic Eagle Square in Abuja, Hon. Dr. Chinedu Mbah hailed the outcome of the convention as a defining political milestone that signals a new era of inclusion, strategic relevance, and national integration for Enugu State. He particularly commended the Executive Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for what he described as his exceptional political foresight, bridge-building capacity...