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Tragedy has struck again in Enugu State as two cousins, Onyebuchi Odo and Chinwe Uroko , both from Isuike Umabor in Nsukka Local Government Area , were reportedly kidnapped on the night of Saturday, 19th October 2025 . According to community sources, the two young men, described as peaceful and hardworking, were abducted by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. In a heartbreaking twist, the lifeless body of Onyebuchi Odo was discovered early on Sunday, 20th October , along DDL Road in Nsukka , sending waves of grief and anger across the area. Reports indicate that the incident occurred in Ehalumona town , the same area where a Catholic Reverend Father was gruesomely murdered last month . Shockingly, it was also gathered that six persons were kidnapped in the same vicinity just last week , sparking renewed fears about the rising wave of insecurity in the Nsukka axis of Enugu State. Residents have described the recent killings as “a dark reminder of the worsening state of security” in the re...

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Enugu state, Barr. Steve Oruruo, has called for unity, resilience, and renewed commitment among members of the party as it begins a new phase of rebuilding and repositioning in the state. Speaking during a media interaction at the PDP State Secretariat in Enugu on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Barr. Oruruo, who until recently served as the Deputy Chairman of the party, assumed leadership following the defection of his predecessor, the former state chairman of the party, Dr. Martin Chukwunweike  and the Enugu State Governor, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Addressing journalists, Barr. Oruruo dispelled concerns about the future of the PDP in Enugu State, urging party members to remain calm and resolute. He described the current developments as a “wake-up call” and an opportunity for the PDP to rediscover its strength, reconnect with the people, and reaffirm its foundational ideals as a people-driven ...

…As State Launches Survey Records Modernization Programme to Strengthen Land Governance and Transparency The Enugu State Government has announced the revalidation and digitization of 105 layouts across the state as part of its Survey Records Modernization Programme aimed at enhancing transparency, securing ownership rights, and improving efficiency in land administration. The exercise, which is being implemented through the Office of the Surveyor General , marks a major step in the state’s efforts to establish a comprehensive and verifiable digital survey database. The modernization process is expected to eliminate discrepancies in survey records, safeguard property ownership, and ensure easier access to land information by citizens and developers. Revalidation Process and Requirements All landowners, estate developers, and property holders within the affected layouts are required to submit their layout and survey documents for: Verification and Revalidation Digital Conversi...

...As  Enugu State Govt Embarks on ADR Revolution   Enugu State is fast emerging as the cradle of a new justice renaissance in Nigeria, following the bold declaration by the Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah , that his administration will institutionalize Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) across all local government areas of the state. The Governor’s vision, which seeks to fuse traditional peacebuilding methods with modern arbitration systems, took a major step forward during the maiden ADR Colloquium of the College of Arbitrators Nigeria LTD/GTE , held recently in Enugu. The colloquium, themed “Rethinking Dispute Resolution in a Modern Society – Going Back to Our Roots,” gathered some of the most eminent figures in Nigeria’s legal and traditional systems judges, senior advocates, policy experts, community leaders, and scholars to chart a fresh direction for the country’s justice landscape. Representing the Governor at the event, the Special Adviser to the Governo...

    . ...Enugu Commissioner for Science & Tech, Engr. Prince Lawrence Ezeh, Hails Governor Mbah’s Strategic Move to APC The Enugu State Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Engr. Prince Lawrence Ezeh, has hailed the Executive Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Barr. (Dr.) Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for what he described as a bold, visionary, and strategically calculated decision to lead Enugu into a new political direction under the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released in Enugu on Monday, Engr. Ezeh described the Governor’s move as “a masterstroke of political foresight and leadership intelligence,” noting that Governor Mbah’s decision to realign with the centre is both a symbol of courage and a blueprint for sustainable progress in Enugu State.  “Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has once again proven that leadership is not about convenience, but about conviction and courage,” Ezeh said. “By aligning Enugu with the centre, the Governor ...

   As the wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC) continues to sweep through Enugu State, one of the state’s most respected intellectuals and political figures, Prof. Jehu Onyekwere Nnaji, PhD, has taken a bold and rare stand, declaring his unwavering loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In an exclusive interview granted on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Prof. Nnaji reaffirmed his faith in the PDP, describing the party as “a foundation built on ideals, integrity, and service to the people.” He said his faith remains unshaken, emphasizing that his political philosophy is guided by conviction, not convenience.  “I have no reason to defect. We cannot be moving from party to party at every given offer,” Prof. Nnaji stated firmly. “Politics should be about ideology, character, and principles, not about chasing personal gains or convenience. My belief in the PDP remains strong because I see it as the platform that still represents the true spirit of demo...