HRM, Igwe Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu: Preserving Tradition with a Modern Vision in Enugu

AdminNovember 27, 202409 mins

His Royal Majesty, Igwe Ikechukwu Asadu, is not only the revered traditional ruler of Edem Ani Ogwugwu Ancient Kingdom in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, but he is also a transformative leader whose influence extends beyond the borders of Nigeria. Serving as the chairman of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers’ Council, Igwe Asadu has emerged as a key figure dedicated to enhancing and modernizing the traditional ruler institution in Nigeria and Africa.

Gov Mbah presents N971 billion 2025 budget

ICO2023November 26, 2024013 mins

… Crashes Recurrent further to 14% at N133.1bn …_ Capital Expenditure rises to N837.9bn … Again, Education gets over 33% of budget … Ramps up IGR from N37.4bn to N144.7bn in 2024 …Assembly promises early passage Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has proposed a record N971bn budget bill for the 2025 fiscal year…

ACERDEN Monitors Commend Enugu NG-CARES Programme

AdminNovember 24, 202405 mins

A team of third-party monitors from the African Centre for Rural Development and Environment (ACERDEN) recently visited Enugu State to review and assess the extent to which the NG-CARES programme in Enugu State complies with the guideline, process and procedure in the implementation of the NG-CARES activities. During their visit, the team led by Prof…

Gov Mbah flags off dualization of 43.7 Penoks-Abakpa-Ugwuogo Nike-Opi-Nsukka Road

ICO2023October 28, 202407 mins

… Mbah is godsent to Nsukka zone – Igwe Asadu … You’ve proven yourself more Nsukka than any Nsukka man – Ezenta Ezeani … Enugu has suddenly become a reference point for transformational projects – Dennis Agbo Governor Peter Mbah today flagged-off the construction and dualisation of the 43.7km Penoks-Abakpa Nike-Ugwogo-Nike-Opi Nsukka Road with streetlights…

Gov Mbah approves N80,000 minimum wage

ICO2023October 24, 202408 mins

… LG workers, primary school teachers included .. It’s unprecedented to earn above minimum wage in Enugu- Labour … We’ll commence implementation immediately- ALGON Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has approved N80,000 minimum wage for the state’s work force, including local government workers, effective October 2024, noting a direct link between a motivated…

Police arrest 2 suspects for car-breaking , stealing in Enugu

ICO2023September 29, 202403 mins

Abuchi Kenneth, aged 29, and his accomplice, Ifeanyi Odu, aged 27, have been arrested by the operatives of Nigeria Police Force, NPF, Enugu State Command over alleged car-breaking and stealing of Samsung Galaxy and Infinix smartphones.

Enugu monarch lauds Gov. Peter Mbah on peaceful LG, Councilorship election

ICO2023September 25, 202403 mins

The traditional ruler of Igga ancient kingdom in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, HRH, Igwe Herbert Ukuta, the Agbalakata III Of Igga Ancient Kingdom, has lauded Governor Peter Mbah, of Enugu State over what he described as “peaceful local government and councilorship election” in the state.

Pro-Wike Lawmakers Issues Ultimatum for 2024 Budget Resubmission

ODC2023July 8, 2024July 8, 202404 mins

The Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Martin Amaewhule, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Governor Siminialayi Fubara to resubmit the 2024 budget. This directive came during the assembly’s newly reopened session on Monday, held at an undisclosed location in Port Harcourt. This move by the assembly, loyal to Chief Nyesom Wike,…

Enugu Police Debunk Organ Harvesting Allegations, Confirm Fraud and Extortion

NAJ2023July 8, 2024July 8, 202404 mins

The Enugu State Police Command has clarified a viral video that sparked allegations of organ harvesting at a state hotel, confirming that the incident involved extortion and fraud rather than an attempt at murder or organ theft. The video, widely circulated on X.com on Sunday, depicted two women being rescued from a hotel room, with…

Tension heightens in Oruku as court grants bail to prime suspect, others

ICO2023June 23, 20241312 mins

The hope of ending the lingering Igweship crisis in Oruku Community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State seems afar as the tussle has taken a new dimension following the granting of bail to one Moses Nnamani by Justice Cyprian Aja of the State High Court. It was learnt that the granting of…

“The dual positions you occupy are testimonies that you have done well,” NJF tells new Chairman, S’East Traditional Rulers’ Council

ICO2023June 17, 202403 mins

NSUKKA—The Nsukka Journalists’ Forum, NJF, on Monday, congratulated the Chairman of Enugu State Traditional Rulers’ Council, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Ikechukwu Asadu, on his emergence as the Chairman of South East Traditional Rulers’ Council.

Mbah inaugurates multiple urban roads in Enugu, to begin 80 more

ICO2023May 30, 2024May 31, 202408 mins

· 260 wards to also get 10km of road each To mark his first anniversary in office, Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Wednesday, began the commissioning of 71 urban road projects, being the first phase of contracts awarded for the construction and reconstruction of roads in the state capital. He also announced…

Gov. Mbah inaugurates 8th Traditional Rulers’Council, charges them on security

ICO2023May 27, 2024May 28, 202416 mins

The Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has inaugurated the 8th Council of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, charging royal fathers to take charge of the security of their respective communities through partnership with the government across all levels.

Tinubu lauds Mbah on sports promotion

ICO2023May 23, 2024May 23, 202417 mins

Nigeria President, Bola Tinubu, has lauded the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for providing a safe and conducive environment for the country’s sports stakeholders to converge on the state for national sport council meeting, stressing that his administration was pleased with the governor over his commitment to promoting sports. This was even as…

Gov. Mbah, Top Govt Officials,NPSA, 3 Bishops present as ESUT VC buries mum

ICO2023May 17, 202404 mins

The Governor of Enugu State, Barr. Peter Mbah, yesterday, led other creme de la creme of the society to grace the burial ceremony of late Mrs. Ezinne Onuzuluike Okolie, the earthly mother of Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, the Vice Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology. Other dignitaries at the ceremony include the…

Senate directs police, army, DSS to fish out criminal elements terrorizing Enugu LG

ICO2023May 15, 202414 mins

*Senator Ezea speaks for his people The Nigerian Senate this Wednesday (May 15) passed a resolution urging the Inspector-general of police, the Chief of Army Staff and the Director-general of the Department of State Services to investigate, arrest and prosecute the criminal elements terrorising Uzo-Uwani local government area of Enugu State. This followed a motion…

Enugu State Governor Offers N10 Million Bounty for Killers of Police Officers

NAJ2023May 12, 2024May 12, 202404 mins

In the wake of the tragic killings of two police officers in Enugu State, Governor Dr. Peter Mbah has taken decisive action by placing a N10 million bounty on the heads of the perpetrators. Addressing reporters after a State Security Council meeting at Government House, Enugu, Governor Mbah reiterated his commitment to utilizing all available…

ESUT partners Multimix Academy, Onitsha-based Business School for capacity building, skills development

ODC2023May 3, 2024May 4, 202406 mins

The Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Tuesday, entered into partnership agreements with a logistic and supply chain management outfit, Multimix Academy, and an Onitsha-based Business School for competency-based capacity building, entrepreneurship and skills development certification programmes. The Vice Chancellor of ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, while addressing the partners, said that the Management…

ATTACK: Gov Mbah vows to flush out herdsmen at Nimbo

ICO2023April 29, 2024May 4, 202419 mins

Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has described the recent attack that resulted in the death of four natives in Nimbo as unacceptable to his administration, vowing that enough was enough, as government would track down and bring the attackers to book. He described the attack as a collective tragedy to the entire state,…

Enugu Governor Receives Assets Seized by EFCC

NAJ2023April 24, 2024April 30, 202424 mins

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mba, recently took possession of fourteen recovered properties that were previously seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The handover ceremony was conducted by Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the anti-graft agency, at the EFCC headquarters. These assets, including real estate, radio and television transmission equipment, and a medical…