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Dr. has been officially announced as the Deputy National Chairman (South) of the (APC) at the party’s ongoing elective convention. Nwoye, a former Chairman and Caretaker Committee Chairman of the APC in Enugu State, was unveiled moments ago, confirming his emergence following earlier indications of a consensus arrangement in his favour. He succeeds , who has served in the party’s national leadership for 13 years. Nwoye, alongside other newly elected members of the National Working Committee, is set to take the oath of office as part of the formal proceedings of the convention. The development validates earlier reports that Nwoye had been adopted as the party’s preferred candidate for the position, signaling a smooth internal process ahead of the announcement. Party sources indicate that his emergence reflects strategic internal agreements aimed at strengthening unity and cohesion within the APC’s leadership structure as it prepares for future political engagements.

  The (ICPC) has released former Kaduna State governor, , after spending over a month in detention. El-Rufai had been in ICPC custody since February 19, 2026, following his arrest shortly after he was released from the (EFCC), where he was earlier interrogated for 48 hours. The anti-graft agency had arraigned him before a Federal High Court in Kaduna on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money laundering. The court subsequently adjourned his bail application to March 31. However, his release reportedly came hours after the death of his mother in Cairo, Egypt, suggesting that the decision may have been granted on compassionate grounds. An ally of the former governor confirmed the development but declined to give further details, while his son, Bashir El-Rufai, also confirmed the release in an emotional statement on social media, expressing gratitude for the support received during the period. Family sources disclosed that the remains of ...

__The Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu (FUAHSE), came alive with excitement and renewed political consciousness as the Grassroots Network for Peter Ndubuisi Mbah (GNPM) carried out a high-impact outreach to the institution, combining student engagement, humanitarian gestures, and policy sensitisation in a well-coordinated campus activation. __The event, which took place on Wednesday morning, witnessed a remarkable turnout of students who gathered in anticipation, creating an electrifying atmosphere that echoed across the campus. The excitement peaked as students broke into chants of “Peter Mbah dey work, we dey see am!” a spontaneous expression reflecting their awareness of ongoing developments across the state. __The outreach commenced with an interactive engagement session designed to test students’ awareness of the policies and projects of the Mbah administration. In a lively and participatory format, students who successfully highlighted key government initiative...

_By Samson Ezea_  Against the predictions of naysayers and skeptics who anticipated crisis, division, and a clash of interests, the Southeast Zonal Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC), held in Enugu on March 25, 2026, turned out to be a defining moment of unity, discipline, and political maturity.       Rather than descend into turmoil, the Congress was marked by uncommon peace, camaraderie, and brotherhood, sending a strong signal that the party in the Southeast zone may have turned a new corner.      The venue, the iconic Presidential Hotel Enugu, witnessed a mammoth turnout of delegates, party leaders, and supporters from across Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Ebonyi, and Abia States.      Adorned in party-branded attire and accompanied by music and fanfare, the crowd reflected a renewed enthusiasm and growing confidence in the APC’s prospects in the region.      Inside the packed multipurpose hall and across the spraw...

   Celebrations reverberated across continents as admirers of Professor Jehu Onyekwere Nnaji commemorated his birthday on March 25, 2026, in a show of respect for his enduring legacy. Unlike previous years, the celebration unfolded virtually, with an overwhelming stream of goodwill messages replacing traditional ceremonies. From Enugu communities to global academic networks, the recognition reflected the far-reaching impact of his work. Though currently abroad in Germany, the renowned scholar’s influence remained deeply felt. Known for his expertise in international law and global politics, he continues to shape legal thought and academic discourse worldwide. His professional roles include serving as a faculty member at the University of Kansas and as a judge at the International Criminal Court. Over the years, his contributions have attracted international honors and commendations. Within Enugu State, voices from various sectors praised his consistency, humility, and commitme...

    Enugu State Governor, Barr. Peter Mbah, represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai,has called on senior civil servants in the state to embrace ongoing reforms and take full ownership of policies aimed at repositioning the public service for efficiency and global  competitiveness.    Barr. Ossai, made the call, while declaring open a three-day workshop for Directors and Deputy Directors in the Enugu State Civil Service, organised to strengthen strategic leadership, corporate governance, and operational oversight across ministries, departments, and agencies.     He acknowledged the disruptions that accompanied the administration’s reform initiatives over the past three years, attributing some of the challenges experienced within the system to communication gaps between political leadership and the civil service. “We came in to serve and began to disrupt existing systems without sufficient prior engagement. For the challenges that arose f...