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HUMAN CATASTROPHE IN GREATER AWGU: FLOODS SUBMERGE MPU AND OKPANKU WHILE NENWENTA RESEVOIR COLLAPSE WIPES OUT ENTIRE FAMILY AS REPRESENTATIVE LAWMAKER REMAINS SILENT

Sep 24, 2026 · 3 min read

A agonizing double tragedy has engulfed the Greater Awgu bloc of Enugu State as widespread flooding and catastrophic infrastructure failure triggered widespread grief across Aninri and Awgu Local Government Areas. In Mpu and Okpanku, swelling floodwaters driven by the long-neglected Ivo River Dam submerged 14 villages, claimed the lives of two young brothers, and displaced thousands. Simultaneously, in nearby Nenwenta, Awgu LGA, a neglected water reservoir collapsed under torrential rainfall, crushing an entire family and leaving only a four-year-old child alive, who miraculously survived after being swept away in the deluge for 24 hours. Despite the scale of destruction, grief-stricken residents have expressed anger over the complete absence and silence of their federal representative, Hon. Anayo Onwuegbu.

Governance

NWAKAIBIE DONATES SCHOOL BUS TO JOSTAC IN OBOLLO-AFOR, PLEDGING TECH REVOLUTION AND SKILLS ACQUISITION FOR ENUGU YOUTHS

Sep 24, 2026 · 2 min read

In a major boost for technical education and youth empowerment in Enugu North, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji (Nwakaibie) attended the official inauguration of St. Joseph’s School of Technology and Creative Arts (JOSTAC) in Obollo-Afor, Udenu LGA. Serving as the Distinguished Guest of Honour alongside the Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, Most Rev. Prof. Godfrey Igwebuike Onah, Chief Nnaji demonstrated his commitment to practical skill acquisition by pledging a brand-new school bus to the institution, declaring that functional education must go beyond paper certificates to create real jobs for Ndi Enugu.

Interviews

HIGH COST, LOW SALARIES: ENUGU RESIDENT SPARKS DEBATE OVER STAGNANT WAGES AND PREVIOUSLY UNSEEN COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS

Sep 24, 2026 · 2 min read

A newly relocated resident in Enugu State has ignited a fierce online debate after calling out the growing imbalance between the state's soaring cost of living and its stagnant wage market. Reacting to critics who routinely urge dissatisfied residents to move to Lagos or Abuja, she noted that while major commercial centers feature higher inflation, they offer proportionate economic opportunities, whereas finding a entry-level job paying ₦150,000 in Enugu remains nearly impossible under current economic conditions.

Elections

GAME CHANGER: CHIEF UCHE NNAJI FORMALLY UNVEILS PHILANTHROPIST CHIJIOKE PETER UGWU AS PDP RUNNING MATE FOR 2027

Sep 24, 2026 · 2 min read

In a major political announcement that has sent shockwaves through Enugu State's political landscape, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji (Nwakaibie) has officially unveiled Chief Chijioke Peter Ugwu as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The unveiling of the Nsukka-born entrepreneur, maritime executive, and community leader delivers a balanced, forward-looking ticket that bridges public-sector vision with private-sector competence.

Elections

EXPERIENCE MEETS FRESH VISION: CHIEF UCHE NNAJI UNVEILS PHILANTHROPIST AND ENTREPRENEUR CHIEF CHIJIOKE PETER UGWU AS PDP DEPUTY GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE

Sep 24, 2026 · 2 min read

In a major strategic move that reshapes the political landscape of Enugu State ahead of the 2027 governorship election, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji (Nwakaibie) has officially presented Chief Chijioke Peter Ugwu as his running mate. Hailing from Nguru, Nsukka Local Government Area, Chief Chijioke Ugwu-a distinguished entrepreneur, maritime executive, and community leader-brings a fresh, practical private-sector perspective to the executive ticket, offering Ndi Enugu a powerful blend of proven experience and emerging leadership.

State

NECO RELEASES 2026 SSCE INTERNAL RESULTS: 58.67% SCORE FIVE CREDITS IN ENGLISH AND MATHS AS EXAM MALPRACTICE DROPS BY 64%

Sep 24, 2026 · 1 min read

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for school-based candidates, exactly 63 days after the final paper. Registrar Prof. Dantani Wushishi announced in Minna that out of 1,371,992 candidates who sat for the examination, 58.67 per cent achieved five credits and above including English Language and Mathematics. Notably, heightened monitoring led to a drastic 64.74 per cent decline in examination malpractice cases compared to the previous year.

Interviews

RECLAIMING VISION: CHIEF KINGSLEY NWEKE DETAILS MULTI-BILLION NAIRA FILM VILLAGE AND AGRO-ALLIED INVESTMENTS ON THE VAR PODCAST

Sep 24, 2026 · 2 min read

PDP Senatorial Candidate for Enugu East, Chief Dr. Nweke Kingsley Chizoba (Odaa Opuo), has laid out his massive private investment portfolio aimed at transforming the socio-economic landscape of Enugu State. Speaking during a feature appearance on The VAR Podcast, Chief Nweke disclosed his personal acquisition of 2,000 plots of land for the proposed Enugu Film Village and another 1,500 plots in Neke Uno dedicated to agriculture and agro-allied industries, expressing optimism that these generational projects will overcome institutional hurdles to drive local employment and economic growth.

Governance

DISMANTLING THE FABRICATED NARRATIVE: THE DESPERATE PROPAGANDA FROM THE MBAH MEDIA CAMP

Sep 24, 2026 · 2 min read

The media surrogates of Governor Peter Mbah have reached an all-time low in their desperate attempt to tarnish the rising political profile of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji (Nwakaibie). Having realized that their previous political smears and recycled allegations are failing to hold water with Ndi Enugu, they have now manufactured a brand-new fiction: a fictitious “secret deal” between Chief Nnaji and the APC.

Investigations

HORROR IN ENUGU: POLICE ARREST 30-YEAR-OLD MAN FOR GRUESOME MURDER OF GIRLFRIEND CONCEALED IN TOILET

Sep 24, 2026 · 2 min read

A horrifying tragedy has gripped the Olympic Layout area of One-Day in Enugu State after operatives of the Enugu State Police Command arrested 30-year-old Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel for the brutal murder of his girlfriend, identified simply as Chinyere. Police reports confirm that the suspect struck the victim on the head with a pestle following a heated dispute, wrapped her remains in nylon, and locked her decomposing body inside his apartment's toilet before being apprehended by neighbors and handed over to law enforcement.

Governance

ENUGU EAST 2027: CHIEF KINGSLEY NWEKE ADVOCATES FOR GIRL-CHILD RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE AT RALLY

Sep 24, 2026 · 2 min read

PDP Senatorial Candidate for Enugu East, Chief Kingsley Nweke, has brought human rights and social equity to the forefront of his 2027 legislative agenda. Speaking at a community engagement, Nweke emphasized the urgent need for comprehensive legal protections and educational support for the girl child, declaring that no society can achieve sustainable economic growth while neglecting the fundamental rights, safety, and empowerment of its young women.