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  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has once again entrusted the fragile but strategic leadership of its Enugu State structure to Barrister Steve Oruruo, a move that party stakeholders describe as a deliberate return to tested hands at a moment of intense political pressure and recalibration. Oruruo was formally re-inaugurated as Chairman of the Enugu State Caretaker Committee on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in a ceremony that symbolised both continuity and resistance as the party confronts sweeping defections and the overwhelming dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The oath of allegiance and oath of office were administered by the National Secretary of the PDP, underscoring the national leadership’s renewed confidence in Oruruo’s capacity to stabilise, reorganise and reposition the party’s Enugu chapter at a time many consider its most vulnerable. The event, which also featured the inauguration of the Imo State Caretaker Committee chaired by Iken...

By Prince Jerry Amaukwu As the 2027 presidential election approaches, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is presented with a golden opportunity to unseat the ruling party and bring about a much-needed change in Nigeria's leadership landscape. And one name that stands out as a potential game-changer is that of Peter Obi. Peter Obi's track record as a leader is well-documented. His tenure as Governor of Anambra State was marked by significant achievements in infrastructure development, education, and healthcare. His commitment to transparency and accountability earned him the respect of many Nigerians, who are yearning for a leader who can bring about real change. The ADC would be wise to consider Peter Obi as their presidential candidate in 2027. With his impeccable credentials and widespread popularity, he would be a formidable opponent for any incumbent president. His leadership style, which emphasizes results-oriented governance and citizen-centric policies, would be a bre...

The Enugu State Government has reaffirmed the strategic importance of town unions as critical partners in grassroots governance, describing them as indispensable structures for community administration, peacebuilding, and sustainable local development. The government also charged Town Union Presidents-General across the state to maintain peace in their respective communities and resist any attempt to use their platforms to foment discord or destabilisation. This was stated by the new Commissioner in the State Ministry of Chieftaincy Matters, Dr. Charles Egumgbe, who also has mandate and responsibility for town unions. He spoke in Enugu during his maiden official meeting with Town Union President Generals at the ministry on Wednesday. Dr. Egumgbe explained that the core functions of the Ministry of Chieftaincy Matters, as approved by Governor Peter Mbah upon his inauguration as commissioner, include the development and implementation of policies on chieftaincy matters, issues relating t...

In a continued crackdown on illegal taxation and multiple levies across Enugu State, Peter Mbah Market Monitoring Team, alongside officials of the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service, has apprehended two suspected illegal tax collectors at Obollo-Afor Market and Orie Orba Market, both in Udenu Local Government Council. The enforcement operation was carried out on Thursday, January 22, 2026, by a Special Taskforce under the Enugu State Market Liaison Office, led by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Market, Hon. Dr. Chinedu Mbah. The team stormed the markets following reports of unauthorized levy collection from traders. Addressing market leaders and traders during the exercise, Hon. Dr. Mbah reiterated Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s zero-tolerance policy on multiple taxation and illegal revenue collection, stressing that no trader in Enugu State should be forced to pay unapproved levies to individuals who are neither authorized nor accountable to government. He described ...