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Search and Rescue Underway as Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 Aircraft Crashes in Ondo State with 32 On Board
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Search and Rescue Underway as Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 Aircraft Crashes in Ondo State with 32 On Board

Emergency services and military personnel have launched active search and rescue operations after a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 transport aircraft crashed into a swampy area near a naval base in Igbokoda, Ondo State. While authorities confirm 32 people were on board, official reports have not yet established a definitive casualty count.

Site manager · Oct 05, 2026 · 2 min read
CHIEF UCHE NNAJI (NWAKABIE) SPONSORS ST. KIZITO FEAST CELEBRATION WITH SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT, ADVOCATES YOUTH INDUSTRIALIZATION IN ENUGU

CHIEF UCHE NNAJI (NWAKABIE) SPONSORS ST. KIZITO FEAST CELEBRATION WITH SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT, ADVOCATES YOUTH INDUSTRIALIZATION IN ENUGU

Philanthropist and PDP governorship flag bearer in Enugu State, Chief Uche Nnaji (Nwakabie), has heavily bankrolled the Feast of St. Kizito celebration and inauguration event organized by the Catholic Young Men Organization (CYMO) in Enugu. Delivering the keynote address, Chief Nnaji underscored the necessity of shifting Enugu State from a consumption economy to an industrial, production-driven powerhouse to create job opportunities for the youth.

Site manager · Sep 29, 2026
FINANCIAL TURMOIL AND WORKER UNREST THREATEN ENUGU AIRPORT CONCESSION DEAL AS FAAN STAFF PREPARE FOR MASS PROTEST

FINANCIAL TURMOIL AND WORKER UNREST THREATEN ENUGU AIRPORT CONCESSION DEAL AS FAAN STAFF PREPARE FOR MASS PROTEST

The controversial Public-Private Partnership (PPP) concession of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, to Aero Alliance Limited has hit a major wall amid allegations of diverted renovation funds, financial instability, and widespread labor tension. Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) staff and aviation unions are gearing up for a major protest on Wednesday over anti-worker welfare terms, as mounting public skepticism and structural confusion throw the entire concession process into serious doubt.

Site manager · Sep 29, 2026
EFCC ARRESTS SUSPENDED CITY BOY MOVEMENT WOMEN LEADER, HALIMAT TEJUOSHO, OVER ALLEGED CONTRACT AND APPOINTMENT FRAUD

EFCC ARRESTS SUSPENDED CITY BOY MOVEMENT WOMEN LEADER, HALIMAT TEJUOSHO, OVER ALLEGED CONTRACT AND APPOINTMENT FRAUD

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken into custody Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, the suspended South-West Zonal Coordinator of the women’s wing of the City Boy Movement. Confirmed by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the arrest follows months of investigation into allegations of obtaining money under false pretences, including fake federal appointment letters and contract scams.

Site manager · Sep 29, 2026
“THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE, WHY INVADE MY PRIVACY?”: CHIEF UCHE NNAJI CONDEMNS ENSSAA’S RAID ON HIS CAMPAIGN OFFICE AMID PENDING COURT CASE

“THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE, WHY INVADE MY PRIVACY?”: CHIEF UCHE NNAJI CONDEMNS ENSSAA’S RAID ON HIS CAMPAIGN OFFICE AMID PENDING COURT CASE

Former Minister and PDP governorship aspirant, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji (Nwakaibeya), has issued a scathing press statement following an invasion and vandalization of his personal campaign office on Abakaliki Road, Enugu State, by officials of the Enugu State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency (ENSSAA). Describing the attack as politically sad, legally unethical, and an unwarranted invasion of privacy, Chief Nnaji questioned the state government’s rush to destroy political property while the legality of ENSSAA’s signage policy remains pending before the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Site manager · Sep 27, 2026
POLITICAL INTOLERANCE IN ENUGU: GOVERNMENT AGENCY ACCUSED OF ATTACKING CHIEF UCHE NNAJI’S CAMPAIGN OFFICE DESPITE PENDING COURT PROCESS

POLITICAL INTOLERANCE IN ENUGU: GOVERNMENT AGENCY ACCUSED OF ATTACKING CHIEF UCHE NNAJI’S CAMPAIGN OFFICE DESPITE PENDING COURT PROCESS

A fresh wave of political tension has erupted in Enugu State following a reported raid on the personal campaign office of former Minister and PDP governorship aspirant, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji (Nwakaibeya), along Abakaliki Road. Officials of an Enugu State Government agency reportedly tore down campaign posters and dismantled structures at the facility, disregarding an active court process and a served Motion on Notice, prompting concerns over administrative high-handedness and political victimization ahead of 2027.

Site manager · Sep 26, 2026
FORCED TRANSFERS AND ABANDONED SITE: NDĺ ENUGU SLAM GOVERNMENT OVER DISRUPTIVE “SMART GREEN SCHOOL” IMPLEMENTATION

FORCED TRANSFERS AND ABANDONED SITE: NDĺ ENUGU SLAM GOVERNMENT OVER DISRUPTIVE “SMART GREEN SCHOOL” IMPLEMENTATION

Mounting frustration and public outcry have greeted the Enugu State Government’s implementation of its controversial "Smart Green School" project. A viral video capturing thousands of displaced students assembled at a traditional public school has triggered widespread outrage, as commentators and civic advocates accuse the administration of disrupting established learning environments, forcing pupils into distant or incomplete facilities, and squandering state resources instead of systematically upgrading existing public school infrastructure.

Site manager · Sep 26, 2026
WASTAGE OF PUBLIC FUNDS: DISCONTENT MOUNTS OVER ENUGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION AS RESTRICTIONS SHUT DOWN BUSINESSES FOR A CORONATION PROCESS

WASTAGE OF PUBLIC FUNDS: DISCONTENT MOUNTS OVER ENUGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION AS RESTRICTIONS SHUT DOWN BUSINESSES FOR A CORONATION PROCESS

A wave of public indignation has swept across Enugu State following the enforcement of a statewide movement restriction from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM for the Local Government elections. With key opposition parties boycotting the poll over the refusal of the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) to provide electoral materials, residents and business owners are questioning the spending of public funds on a process widely criticized as a pre-determined selection that needlessly halts economic activities.

Site manager · Sep 26, 2026
Governors Have Only One Vote, Can't Dictate Who People Vote For – Bishop Onaiyekan Cautions Soludo, Others

Governors Have Only One Vote, Can't Dictate Who People Vote For – Bishop Onaiyekan Cautions Soludo, Others

Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, has cautioned state governors, particularly Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, against attempting to dictate how citizens should vote in elections. Onaiyekan reminded political leaders that, despite their executive power, every governor possesses only a single vote at the ballot box and must allow the electorate to freely exercise their democratic rights.

Site manager · Sep 26, 2026
GOVERNMENT BY REPRESSION: MBAH ADMINISTRATION SUSPENDS NSUKKA MONARCH HRH IGWE WILLY EZUGWU JUST DAYS AFTER OPPOSITION LEADERS VISIT HIS PALACE

GOVERNMENT BY REPRESSION: MBAH ADMINISTRATION SUSPENDS NSUKKA MONARCH HRH IGWE WILLY EZUGWU JUST DAYS AFTER OPPOSITION LEADERS VISIT HIS PALACE

The authoritarian overreach of the Enugu State Government has reached a dangerous new climax following the immediate suspension of His Royal Highness Igwe Eze William (Willy) Ezugwu, the traditional ruler of Ibagwa Opi Ogbozalla Autonomous Community in Nsukka Local Government Area. Issued by the Ministry of Chieftaincy Affairs, the punitive suspension comes barely two weeks after the revered monarch hosted prominent opposition leaders—including Mr. Peter Obi—at his palace, exposing how the state government uses state machinery and administrative intimidation to punish traditional institutions that refuse to submit to political control.

Site manager · Sep 25, 2026
HUMAN CATASTROPHE IN GREATER AWGU: FLOODS SUBMERGE MPU AND OKPANKU WHILE NENWENTA RESEVOIR COLLAPSE WIPES OUT ENTIRE FAMILY AS REPRESENTATIVE LAWMAKER REMAINS SILENT

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

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.

Site manager · Sep 24, 2026
NWAKAIBIE DONATES SCHOOL BUS TO JOSTAC IN OBOLLO-AFOR, PLEDGING TECH REVOLUTION AND SKILLS ACQUISITION FOR ENUGU YOUTHS

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

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.

Site manager · Sep 24, 2026
DISMANTLING THE FABRICATED NARRATIVE: THE DESPERATE PROPAGANDA FROM THE MBAH MEDIA CAMP

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

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.

Site manager · Sep 24, 2026