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  ...Convener, Hon Dr Chinedu Mbah Urges LG, Ward Coordinators to take Endorsement Register to 260 political wards  ..Targets to mobilise, register over 500,000 grassroot members ...Vows that Governor Mbah will be re-elected for continuity and reward to his good work The Enugu Grassroots Mobilisation Force (G-17), the most formidable and populous political support movement in Enugu State, has officially launched a comprehensive endorsement and registration process aimed at securing the re-election of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah in the 2027 governorship election. The initiative, unveiled at a high-level leadership meeting held in Enugu on Saturday, January 17, 2026, marks the commencement of a massive ward-to-ward mobilisation and endorsement exercise across the state’s 260 political wards and 17 Local Government Areas, targeting the registration and mobilisation of over 500,000 grassroots members in support of Governor Mbah’s second-term bid. At the heart of the exercise is a...

Enugu State is aglow with goodwill, admiration, and heartfelt tributes as stakeholders from across communities, women groups, traditional institutions, and development circles celebrate Amb. Dr. Chinemerem Mary Anyi on the occasion of her birthday anniversary, honouring a woman widely described as a humanitarian par excellence, a unifier of women, and a steadfast backbone of society. Renowned for her rare blend of compassion, intellect, and grassroots impact, Dr. Anyi has carved an enduring legacy as an accomplished development practitioner and gender advocate whose life’s work continues to transform communities and inspire generations. Her birthday has become more than a personal milestone; it is a collective celebration of service, sacrifice, and selfless leadership. As the Founder of the Global Sisterhood Alliance, Lead Director of Relief Pitch Initiative, Convener of the culturally celebrated Nwanyị bụ Ife Festival, Founder/President of Ụmụada Awgu Progressive Association, and Prog...

Enugu State is aglow with goodwill, admiration, and heartfelt tributes as stakeholders from across communities, women groups, traditional institutions, and development circles celebrate Amb. Dr. Chinemerem Mary Anyi on the occasion of her birthday anniversary, honouring a woman widely described as a humanitarian par excellence, a unifier of women, and a steadfast backbone of society. Renowned for her rare blend of compassion, intellect, and grassroots impact, Dr. Anyi has carved an enduring legacy as an accomplished development practitioner and gender advocate whose life’s work continues to transform communities and inspire generations. Her birthday has become more than a personal milestone; it is a collective celebration of service, sacrifice, and selfless leadership. As the Founder of the Global Sisterhood Alliance, Lead Director of Relief Pitch Initiative, Convener of the culturally celebrated Nwanyị bụ Ife Festival, Founder/President of Ụmụada Awgu Progressive Association, and Prog...

  In a deeply emotional and resounding expression of gratitude, the wife of the Governor of Enugu State, Her Excellency, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, has received glowing commendation for her exceptional humanitarian service, motherly leadership, and unwavering commitment to the welfare of women, children, and the elderly across Enugu State. The appreciation was conveyed by Mrs. Rita Edeh, the wife of the Chairman of Nkanu East Local Government Council and Chairperson of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Enugu State Chapter, who spoke on behalf of Enugu women and grassroots leaders across the 17 local government areas of the state. Mrs. Edeh described the First Lady as a rare embodiment of compassion, humility, and purposeful leadership whose influence continues to touch lives beyond social status, age, or location. According to Mrs. Edeh, the First Lady’s humanitarian footprint is evident in her passionate advocacy for women empowerment, child protection, social i...

The Management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has approved a revised sundry fee structure for the 2025/2026 academic session, reducing the initially proposed 100 percent increment to 60 percent after extensive consultations with the Student Union Government (SUG) of the Nsukka and Enugu campuses. The decision, which represents a 40 percent downward review of the earlier proposal, followed weeks of sustained dialogue between the university authorities and student representatives. The engagements were concluded at a meeting held on Friday, where both sides explored practical options that would address institutional needs while safeguarding the welfare of students. The development was officially communicated in a press release issued by the university on Friday, January 16, 2026, and signed by the Acting Public Relations Officer, Inya Agha Egwu, ANIPR, on behalf of the management and the Governing Council. According to the statement, a comprehensive breakdown of the revised s...

...Cites Constitutional and Human Rights Violation The attention of the concerned, vigilant, and democracy-loving youths of Enugu State has been drawn to disturbing allegations that the Enugu State Government has instructed civil servants across the state to compulsorily register as members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under threat of job loss, intimidation, and workplace victimisation. According to credible information available to us, the ongoing APC e-registration exercise in Enugu State, recently flagged off by the state government, has allegedly been accompanied by direct and indirect directives to heads of parastatals, commissioners, and senior officials across ministries, departments, and agencies to quietly enforce compulsory registration among civil servants. These officials are reportedly mandated to ensure compliance within their offices, thereby creating an atmosphere of fear and coercion within the state civil service. This alleged abuse has become vividly eviden...