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Enugu Connecting to the Centre: FG Picks Enugu as National Institute for Sports Zonal Headquarters

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The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish a state-of-the-art National Institute for Sports (NIS) South East Zonal Headquarters in Enugu State, in recognition of the state’s growing reputation as a hub for sports, security, and infrastructural excellence. The disclosure was made on Friday by the Director General of the institute, Comrade Philip Shaibu, during a courtesy visit to the Government House, Enugu, where he led the management team of the institute. Shaibu, a former Deputy Governor of Edo State, said the choice of Enugu was inspired by the remarkable transformation taking place under Governor Peter Mbah’s administration, citing the state’s modern infrastructure, peace, hospitality, and impressive strides in sports development as key factors that influenced the decision. “By designating Enugu as the proposed home of our South East Zonal Office, we are acknowledging not only the state’s strategic location and outstanding infrastructure but also Your Excellency’s visib...

President Tinubu Has Plucked One of the Finest Brains from Enugu, Says Igwe Aloy Ogbonna as He Congratulates Dr. Udeh on His Appointment

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President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has been extoled on his appointment of Dr. Kingsley Udeh as the substantive minister of Science and Technology. The traditional ruler of Ogugu Ntu egbenese Ancient Kingdom in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, His Royal Highness, Igwe Aloysius Chidozie Ogbonna Jnr, Ubaojene 2, made these commendations on Tuesday through a congratulatory press statement he sent to newsmen in Enugu. He stated that Dr. Udeh’s appointment is a well deserved recognition of a man whose career has been defined by excellence, discipline, and an uncommon quest for national growth. He posited that Nigeria is about to see the expertise of one of the finest brains from Enugu State, as Dr. Udeh is someone that is always committed to progress, innovation, and transformation in every responsibility he undertakes. He described him as a visionary whose passion for service will reflect strongly in his new national assignment. The royal father also praised Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah ...

BREAKING: FG Picks Enugu as National Institute for Sports Zonal Headquarters

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_…as NIS DG lauds Mbah’s landmark infrastructure, sports investment_ The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish a state-of-the-art National Institute for Sports (NIS) South East Zonal Headquarters in Enugu State, in recognition of the state’s growing reputation as a hub for sports, security, and infrastructural excellence. The disclosure was made on Friday by the Director General of the institute, Comrade Philip Shaibu, during a courtesy visit to the Government House, Enugu, where he led the management team of the institute. Shaibu, a former Deputy Governor of Edo State, said the choice of Enugu was inspired by the remarkable transformation taking place under Governor Peter Mbah’s administration, citing the state’s modern infrastructure, peace, hospitality, and impressive strides in sports development as key factors that influenced the decision. “By designating Enugu as the proposed home of our South East Zonal Office, we are acknowledging not only the state’s strategic loc...

G-17 Grassroots Political Force Applauds President Tinubu on Dr Kingsley Udeh’s Ministerial Appointment

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-Says Gov Mbah’s Strategic Political Realignment Is NlYielding Results, As Enugu Regains Its National Influence ....Gov Mbah’s Strategic Political Realignment Now Yielding Results, As Enugu Regains Its National Influence A popular Enugu formidable grassroots-oriented political movement, G17 for Peter Mbah, has applauded President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, following the nomination and swearing-in of the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Enugu State, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to champion, Innovation, Science and Technology. In a statement made in Enugu, the Convener and Board of Trustees Chairman of the G-17 Political Movement, Hon. Dr. Chinedu Mbah described the appointment as “a national elevation of impact, competence, and excellence,” Hon. Chinedu Mbah stated that this development is a clear testament that Governor Mbah’s strategic political reconnect...

News-Flash! Enugu Opens Its Gate to the World, As State Govt Launches Mega Idodo Market City to Accelerate Economic Prosperity

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Enugu State is preparing to enter a new era of global commerce and economic expansion as Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah officially unveils the ultra-modern Idodo Market City Project, a world-class integrated commercial district designed to reposition Enugu as one of the most competitive subnational economies in Africa. The strategic engagement meeting, held with market leaders, associations, traders and stakeholders, was aimed at explaining the governor’s inclusive plan for Ndi Enugu to be the primary beneficiaries of this emerging commercial powerhouse, before investors from Lagos, Abuja and other major trading cities begin to rush into Enugu to secure spaces and opportunities. Representing the Governor, the Senior Special Assistant on Market Liaison, Hon. Dr. Chinedu Mbah, said the Idodo Market City is one of the signature mega-market projects embedded in Governor Mbah’s long-term development blueprint to build a technologically driven, investment friendly, export capable and highly st...

Nkanu West Chairman, Hon John Ogbodo Hails Tinubu, Mbah Over Udeh’s Ministerial Nomination, Says Mbah’s Leadership made the Elevation Possible

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  The Executive Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, Hon. John Ogbodo, has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Peter Mbah for the nomination of Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In a statement personally signed by him, Wednesday, Ogbodo described the nomination of Dr. Udeh — who currently serves as Enugu State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice — as a well-deserved recognition of excellence, loyalty, and hard work. The council boss, who commended Governor Mbah's visionary and merit-driven leadership, stressed that Udeh’s elevation was possible because of the governor leadership focus and mentorship.  He stressed that Udeh’s rise reflects the industrious and resilient spirit for which the people of Nkanu West are known, noting that his performance as the state’s chief law officer had set a high benchmark for public service. “We have watched Dr. Udeh carefull...

Christ Ascension Center to Hold Special Prophetic Prayer, Dedication for Firstborns Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

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Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Venue: Christ Ascension Center, Independence Layout, Enugu (by Monkey Roundabout) Time: 9:00 a.m. prompt Pastor Favour Nnaji 0803 742 5603 As families across Enugu State continue to experience the blessings of God in their homes, a special inter-denominational prayer programme has been scheduled to spiritually dedicate and present the firstborns of every household before God for divine preservation, direction and covenant establishment. The programme, themed “Firstborns Prophetic Dedication Prayer”, will take place on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Christ Ascension Center, Independence Layout, Enugu (by Monkey Roundabout), starting at 9:00 a.m. prompt. According to the organisers, this special prayer session is strictly for the first child of every family, be it first son or first daughter, as a prophetic act of covenant alignment and divine establishment of destiny. Parents are therefore encouraged to bring the picture or name of their firstborn ...