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  Tragedy struck in Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State on Friday night as Aondoakaa Yaiyol , the Commander of the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Services (NHFSS) and a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the area, was assassinated by unknown gunmen . The shocking attack took place at Yaiyol’s residence and has left the local community in deep mourning. According to reports, the assailants stormed his home on a motorcycle, shot him at close range, and fled the scene while firing sporadically to scare off neighbors. Witnesses say the gunmen were aided in their escape by two vehicles, whose occupants also fired gunshots as cover. Confirming the incident, Tim Nyior , the PDP Publicity Secretary in Benue, stated, “It’s true that the man was once PDP chairman in Tarka LGA before becoming Commander of the NHFSS. Unfortunately, his wife was killed just last year.” It was also gathered that their family house was set ablaze during that earlier tragedy....

   "While this award bears my name, it is truly the result of a collective mission championed by Governor Peter Mbah" -Hon. Ogbodo  ...Award Dedicated to Governor Peter Mbah for Visionary Leadership in Health Sector In a moment of pride for Enugu State, the Executive Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area,  Hon. John Ogbodo , has been conferred with the prestigious  World Health Organisation (WHO) Award for Best Abuja Commitment Chairman . The award, presented by WHO representatives, recognizes Hon. Ogbodo’s outstanding commitment to health-friendly governance, consistent support for health initiatives, and active participation in state and WHO health programmes. WHO’s Southeast Zonal Coordinator,  Dr. Chukwumuanya Igboekwu , who led the team, stated that the award was based on a careful review of Hon. Ogbodo’s performance in promoting health at the grassroots level. “The Chairman’s enthusiasm, resource support, and strategic leadership in health inte...

  "While this award bears my name, it is truly the result of a collective mission championed by Governor Peter Mbah" -Hon. Ogbodo  ...Award Dedicated to Governor Peter Mbah for Visionary Leadership in Health Sector In a moment of pride for Enugu State, the Executive Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area,  Hon. John Ogbodo , has been conferred with the prestigious  World Health Organisation (WHO) Award for Best Abuja Commitment Chairman . The award, presented by WHO representatives, recognizes Hon. Ogbodo’s outstanding commitment to health-friendly governance, consistent support for health initiatives, and active participation in state and WHO health programmes. WHO’s Southeast Zonal Coordinator,  Dr. Chukwumuanya Igboekwu , who led the team, stated that the award was based on a careful review of Hon. Ogbodo’s performance in promoting health at the grassroots level. “The Chairman’s enthusiasm, resource support, and strategic leadership in health interventi...

"Newton's third law of motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. The "action" and "reaction" refer to forces; if Object A exerts a force on Object B, then Object B exerts an equal amount of force on Object A in the opposite direction." This is a confirmation that for every action, there is a driving force. This is in the physical realm. There is yet the driving force unseen. It could be in the form of a spirit nonavailable to the optical vision or ideals that drive those committed to them. When this natural law is kept in view of the actions of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah of Enugu State within  two years, one would want to know what force propels Mbah to unleash unheard-of developmental projects in all nooks and crannies of Enugu State. What exactly is his motivation? What does Mbah want to achieve? Is it personally benefiting or altruistic?  Mbah did not mince words about what he wanted to achieve. He had revealed ...

As Chief Uche Nnaji marks his 62nd birthday, one of his strongest supporters and admirers, Ofor Nwodo, has penned a heartfelt tribute celebrating the life, legacy, and visionary impact of the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology. In a moving piece titled  “Chief Uche Nnaji @62: Celebration of Divine Achievements” , Nwodo described the Minister as a man born with greatness, who has not only achieved remarkable success in business and politics but has also had greatness divinely bestowed upon him. Highlighting Nnaji’s unwavering commitment to national development and technological transformation, Nwodo praised his consistent dedication to public service, his deep grassroots connection as the "Original Enugu Boy," and his selfless support for underrepresented political voices. He noted that Chief Nnaji’s appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks a new era of innovation for Nigeria, with the Minister already repositioning key agencies to drive research...

The Enugu SME Center, under the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Digital Economy, has unveiled a transformational opportunity for young people in Enugu State to access world-class digital skills at a fraction of the cost, as part of its broader Human Capital Development agenda. In partnership with AltSchool Africa and Bybit, the state government is offering a 50% Digital Skills Grant to support 300 Enugu-based youths to pursue UK-accredited diploma programs in high-demand technology fields — all delivered fully online with live sessions and expert-led mentorship. Empowering the Next Generation of Global Tech Talent This scholarship covers half of the ₦435,000 tuition, reducing the cost to just ₦217,500 per participant. In addition, successful candidates can choose to pay upfront or opt into the Enugu SME Center’s Human Capital Development Loan (HCDL), a zero-interest facility that allows payment in 12 monthly installments of ₦9,062.50 after an initial deposit of ₦108,75...