#Security

State

AWLAW HIGH SCHOOL IN DISTRESS: A CALL TO RESTORE DIGNITY TO PUBLIC EDUCATION IN OJI RIVER

Once regarded as a model institution, Awlaw High School in Oji River now faces a troubling decline in educational infrastructure, with deteriorating buildings, damaged roofs, and unsafe learning spaces. The situation raises urgent concerns about the quality of environment provided for students and teachers and underscores the need for immediate intervention to restore the school and safeguard the future of its children.

Site manager·Sep 04, 2026

Elections

AKWUKE WOMEN DECLARE SOLID SUPPORT FOR ODAA OPUO AHEAD OF 2027 ENUGU EAST SENATORIAL ELECTION

The Women of St. Mary’s Parish, Akwuke, has declared their support for Odaa Opuo 1 na-Ala Igbo, the PDP candidate for Enugu East Senatorial District, ahead of the 2027 election. During their August Meeting, which concluded on 30 August 2026, the women warmly received the campaign team led by the Director of Campaign, Hon. S. E. Ogbodo, and expressed confidence in Odaa Opuo’s character, leadership capacity, experience, and vision for sustainable development. Led by Mrs. Ezinne Mirabel Fraben Agwu, the woman unanimously endorsed Odaa Opuo, pledging their support for a candidacy they believe represents development, inclusion, effective representation, and a better future for the people of Enugu East.

Site manager·Sep 03, 2026

Governance

Chief Uche Nnaji Nwakabie: A Legacy of Impact, Innovation and Development

NBRRI-supported road projects to solar-lighting initiatives, Chief Uche Nnaji Nwakabie’s tenure has continued to attract attention for its development-focused interventions and opportunities for Enugu State. Supporters argue that many projects now being showcased at the constituency level were enabled by initiatives and institutional foundations established during his time in office. “Nwoke Bu Oversize!” Beyond political rhetoric, the central question remains one of impact: what tangible development has been attracted to Enugu State, and what lasting legacy will the records show?

Site manager·Sep 03, 2026

Elections

Enugu PDP Raises Concern Over Alleged Gunmen Attack on Akpugo Ward Meeting, Nnaji and Nweke Call for Urgent Security Action

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State has called for an impartial investigation into the reported disruption of its Ward 3 meeting in Akpugo, Nkanu West LGA, where gunshots were allegedly heard and meeting facilities reportedly damaged. PDP figures Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji and Chief Dr. Kingsley Chizoba Nweke condemned the reported incident and urged security agencies to protect citizens engaged in lawful political activities. The party stressed that the 2027 elections must be defined by ideas, competence and democratic participation—not violence, intimidation or fear.

Site manager·Aug 30, 2026

Investigations

Akpugo PDP Ward Meeting Disrupted by Gunmen as Nnaji Demands Swift Investigation, Accountability

The reported disruption of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ward meeting in Akpugo Ward 3, Nkanu West LGA, Enugu State, has raised fresh concerns over the safety of political activities and the protection of democratic participation. PDP governorship candidate, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji Nwakaibeya, condemned the incident, declared that “Enough is Enough,” and called on the police, DSS, and other security agencies to conduct a prompt and impartial investigation. He urged supporters to remain calm and law-abiding, while calling on all political stakeholders to reject intimidation and violence and uphold peace, democratic values, and the rule of law ahead of the 2027 elections.

Site manager·Aug 30, 2026

Investigations

PDP DEMANDS IMPARTIAL INVESTIGATION, WARNS AGAINST RETURN OF POLITICAL INTIMIDATION IN ENUGU

The reported gunfire and disruption of a PDP ward meeting in Akpugo, Nkanu West, have raised serious concerns over political safety and democratic participation in Enugu State. While responsibility must await the outcome of a credible and impartial investigation, the incident underscores the urgent need to protect citizens’ right to assemble, campaign and express their political choices without fear or intimidation. As the 2027 elections approach, the people of Enugu deserve a political environment where ideas, policies and the ballot—not violence or coercion—determine the state’s future.

Site manager·Aug 30, 2026

Investigations

AKPUGO UNDER ATTACK: PDP WARD 3 RAISES ALARM OVER ALLEGED POLITICAL VIOLENCE, CALLS FOR JUSTICE

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Akpugo Ward 3, has condemned the alleged violent disruption of its ward general meeting held on 29 August 2026, describing the incident as a disturbing threat to democratic participation and peaceful political engagement. The Ward leadership has called for a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation by the relevant security authorities, urging that anyone found responsible be held accountable regardless of political affiliation or status.

Site manager·Aug 29, 2026

Investigations

Panic At Liberty Junction As Unidentified Woman Displays Sudden Mental Breakdown Near Abakpa Hotel

Commuters and traders at the popular Liberty Junction in Abakpa Nike, Enugu State, were thrown into panic after a young woman allegedly stepped out of a nearby hotel and suffered a sudden mental health breakdown on the public road.

Site manager·Aug 28, 2026

Governance

EID-EL-MAULUD: ODAA OPUO FELICITATES MUSLIMS ACROSS ENUGU EAST AND BEYOND, CALLS FOR PEACE, UNITY AND COMPASSION

As Muslims across Nigeria commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Chief Dr. Nweke Kingsley Chizoba (NKC), Odaa Opuo and PDP Candidate for Enugu East Senatorial Zone, extends warm greetings and heartfelt felicitations to the Muslim community. He calls on Nigerians to draw inspiration from the Prophet’s enduring values of peace, compassion, humility, justice, tolerance and service to humanity, while reaffirming the importance of unity and peaceful coexistence in building a stronger and more prosperous nation.

Site manager·Aug 25, 2026

Economy

Throwback Friday:From Vision to Reality: Building Nigeria’s First Barefoot Renewable Energy College in Kogi State

Nigeria’s transition to a sustainable energy future requires more than infrastructure—it demands skilled manpower, innovation, research, and a new generation equipped to lead the renewable energy revolution. The groundbreaking of the Barefoot Renewable Energy College in Kogi State marked a significant milestone in that journey.

Site manager·Aug 07, 2026

Investigations

Criticism Is Not a Crime: Defending Free Speech, Accountability and Democracy in Enugu

The growing concerns surrounding the alleged intimidation and detention of government critics in Enugu State raise serious questions about the protection of free expression and democratic accountability. The reported case involving Kelwizzy, who allegedly came under pressure after drawing attention to the poor state of roads in Nsukka, highlights the importance of protecting citizens’ right to speak, question government policies and demand better governance. In a democracy, criticism should be met with constructive action—not intimidation. Authorities must uphold the rule of law, protect citizens’ fundamental rights and ensure that accountability remains a cornerstone of governance.

Site manager·Aug 07, 2026

Sports

NKC Champions Sports, Youth Empowerment, and Human Development Across Enugu East

Chief Dr. Nweke Kingsley Chizoba (NKC), popularly known as Odaa Opuo, continues to make a lasting impact through his unwavering commitment to grassroots sports, youth empowerment, education, and human capital development. With a people-centered vision for sustainable growth and inclusive progress, he has empowered countless individuals and strengthened communities across Enugu East Senatorial Zone. As the 2027 elections draw closer, many see his leadership as a catalyst for expanding opportunities, promoting sports excellence, and delivering effective representation that will foster lasting development throughout the district.

Site manager·Aug 06, 2026