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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu About 1,000 pregnant women have been registered by the Enugu State Government and a group, Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS), to access free health insurance scheme in the state, to eliminate malaria. The benefitting women, which gesture is part of the state's celebration of World Malaria Day (WMD), would get free malaria testing and treatment; free antenatal services, free delivery and free post-natal care for mother and child. Wife of Enugu State Governor, Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah, while receiving an award as Ambassador for Malaria Elimination, pledged to strengthen her commitment to zero malaria prevalence in…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan A member of the House of Representatives representing Ayedire/Iwo/Olaoluwa Federal Constituency of Osun State, Hon. Lukman Kayode Mudasiru, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) poses no threat to the ruling Accord Party ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state. The Osun State governorship election is scheduled for 15 August, 2026, with incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke running for re-election on the ticket of Accord Party. Hon. Najeem Salam is the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while Hon. Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji is running on the APC ticket. Mudasiru, popularly known as L…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Stakeholders in Enugu North Senatorial District have paid a thank-you visit to Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, expressing deep appreciation for what they described as unprecedented development strides across the state and inclusive leadership in the zone. Speaking on behalf of the zone, the traditional ruler of Edem Ani and Chairman, Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, His Majesty Igwe Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu, and the former President-General (PG) of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief John Nnia Nwodo, commended the governor for facilitating the appointment of Professor Simon Ortuanya as the first indigenous Vice Chancellor of the University of…

A Federal High Court in Abuja today restrained Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising any state congresses conducted by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the main opposition coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC). Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, in her judgment, held that the responsibility for conducting state congresses rests with the party’s state executive committees, not the national leadership. The judgment is on the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/581/2026 filed by Don Norman Obinna, Johnny Tovie Derek, Obah C. Ehigiator, Hon. Olona Yinka, Dr. Charles Idowu Omideji, Samuel Pam Gyang, and Obianyo Patrick as plaintiffs, suing for themselves…

Three years ago, the people of Enugu State entrusted the destiny of their beloved state to a man whose campaign mantra resonated deeply with the hopes and aspirations of Ndi Enugu: “Tomorrow Is Here.” At the time, many embraced the slogan as an audacious declaration of intent. Others regarded it as a rallying cry meant to inspire confidence in the possibilities of governance driven by innovation, courage, competence, and purpose. Today, three years into the administration of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, that declaration has evolved from a political mantra into a living reality that can be seen, felt, and measured…

*Second Leg In Germany Next Wednesday Will Decide Who Goes To Final Bayern Munich will have to come from behind if they are to reach the Champions League final as they lost out 5-4 to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the thrilling first leg of their semi-final clash on Tuesday. Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz all got on the scoresheet for the Bundesliga winners in what proved to be a game that showcased the very best in attacking football. Bayern began the match on the front foot, and took the lead after Diaz was brought down by…

*Presidential/NASS Campaigns Begin 19 August, 2026, Governorship/State Assembly 9 September President Bola Tinubu's right-hand man, James Faleke, who is a member of the House of Representatives, has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination forms on behalf of the President ahead of the 2027 poll. The forms were presented today in Abuja by the APC National Organising Secretary, Suleiman Argungu, who formally announced the commencement of the party’s nomination process. Faleke, who represents Ikeja constituency and is the founder of the Tinubu Support Groups, received the documents on behalf of President Tinubu. Faleke is known to…

Former Chairman of Oluyole Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State, Alhaji Kehinde Olatunji Olaosebikan, has reaffirmed his commitment to mobilizing voters enmass for a resounding victory for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Olaosebikan made this known while declaring his aspiration to seek the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest for the Oluyole House of Representatives seat, at the weekly meeting of APC in Oluyole LGA yesterday. Olaosebikan, a former Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to late Governor Lam Adesina, who donated a new Secretariat to APC in the LGA, assured the mammoth crowd of party members who turned…

*ISWAP Claims Responsibility, Saying Victims Were All Christians They routinely converged on a field to watch a local football match. Among them were ladies. But that was the last they knew as seemingly from nowhere, the sinister sounds of AK-47 guns cut down their lives. Forever. Gunmen have killed at least 29 people in Adamawa State, Governor Umar Fintiri disclosed on Monday. Local people explained further that the attackers targeted young people gathered at a football pitch, the latest bout of deadly unrest in Africa’s most populous nation. The attack on Sunday evening occurred in Guyaku communi, Gombi Local Government…

*How I Made My Money, By Dangote *...Pledges N550m Hostel For FUTO By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State House of Assembly has blown the lid off a decade-long alleged land fraud scheme, as its Special Committee on Land Conflicts moved against officials accused of swindling hundreds of college staff and residents. Chaired by Hon. Anthony Okechukwu Mba, lawmaker representing Nkanu East, the committee condemned what it called “rampant land grabbing, racketeering, and fraudulent sales” after receiving petitions from staff of the Enugu State College of Education and members of the public. The petitions named the late Mrs. Ugoma Adaeze Ndibisi…