Ten out of the 13 governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have so far arrived the Enugu State Government House for the party’s Governors Forum meeting on Wednesday. The governors were Seyi Makinde of Oyo, Umo Eno of Akwa-Ibom, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta,...
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Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has pledged to provide N50 million and other non cash rewards to Rangers International Club of Enugu for winning 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), trophy. Mbah made the pledge while hosting the club at the Government House, Enugu on Saturday. The...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah has approved the release of N1.9 billion for the payment of four-year accumulated leave allowances owed to public primary schools’ teachers in the state. Senior Special Assistant to Mbah on External Relations, Mr Uche Anichukwu, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah has said gaming has enormous potential to drive and contribute meaningfully to the country’s economy and tourism industry. The governor disclosed this during the Enugu State Gaming Conference held at Amaedo Event Centre, Enugu on Thursday with the theme: “Exploring The Future of Gaming:...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has congratulated Rangers International Football Club of Enugu for winning the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title with a game to spare. The congratulatory message followed the team’s 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance Football Club at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on...
Enugu State Government has said that plans are underway to revamp the 85 abandoned tourist sites spread across the state. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Ugochi Madueke, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Monday. Madueke said that the...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah has placed a N10 million bounty on the killers of two policemen in the state, promising to fish out the culprits. Governor Mbah said the state government would use every resource at its disposal to bring the killers to book. He announced the...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah on Wednesday offered scholarship up to university level to 11-year old domestic worker, Happiness Nwafor, who was allegedly abused and brutalised by her employer. The governor also ordered the rehabilitation of the victim. The State Commissioner for Children, Gender and Social Development, Mrs...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah has mourned late Nollywood actor, Obumneme Odonwodo, a.k.a Jnr. Pope, saying the state has lost one of its talented sons. The governor said Jnr. Pope’s death came at a time Enugu state was working hard to develop the creative potential of its youths...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah has promised continuous payment of wage awards to state workers until committee on new minimum wage concludes its work. The governor made the pledge during the Town Hall meeting with Enugu people on Saturday at the Old Government House, Enugu. The News Agency...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has called for devolution of more powers to states, describing it as the only catalyst for socio-economic development of the country. The governor noted that Nigeria’s presidential federalism, which vested too much powers and revenues in the centre was a major setback to...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Peoples’ Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has congratulated Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State on his 52nd birthday. The forum Chairman, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, felicitated the governor in a statement by the forum’s Director-General, CID Maduabum on Sunday in Abuja....
The Federal Government on Monday flagged off “Lights Up Nigeria Project’ in South-East aimed at providing electricity across the country. Flagging of the project in Enugu during the South East Business roundtable, the Vice President Sen. Kashim Shettima, said the project was the reassurance of the federal government...
The Enugu State Government says it has begun the physical verification of local government workers in the state to fish out ghost workers and ensure effective and productive workforce. Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), who monitored the exercise to ascertain the level of...
The Secretary to the Enugu State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, says 50 per cent of pupils in the state can neither read in English nor solve simple mathematics questions. Onyia stated this while delivering a keynote address titled, “Smart Basic Education and the Future of Africa” at...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah has said that this year’s budget of N521.6 will be financed through the internally generated revenue (IGR). Mbah also gave assurance that the budget would be implemented to the letter to address the lingering poverty and hardship occasioned by the subsidy removal. He...
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu state. Justice Mohammed Garba, who delivered the lead judgement described as mere allegation the statement that Mbah did not posses the National Youth Service Corp certificate, which is one of the certificate he tendered...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah has said his administration will continue to tap from the experience, wisdom and counsel of traditional rulers to sustain peace and progress in the State. “Experience and wisdom of traditional rulers are imperative to sustain the much-desired economic growth and progress of Enugu...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has charged Nigerians to emulate Emeritus Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Anthony Gbuji for his services to humanity. He urged Nigerians to emulate the bishop’s selflessness, hard work and sense of excellence which he had exhibited over the years.. He made...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, made an order of perpetual injunction restraining the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from further disclaiming the certificate of national service number: A808297 issued to Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, also awarded N5 million...