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The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has commended the Enugu State Government for its peaceful intervention in the recent attack on herders in the state. The commendation was contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Enugu by the National Deputy Director of MACBAN, Mr. Gidado Siddiki. Siddiki, while acknowledging the efforts of Governor Peter Mbah’s administration in ensuring peace and justice, expressed confidence in the government’s commitment to protecting all lawful trades in the state. According to him, the attack on six herders and the rustling of over 100 cattle was unfortunate, but the swift intervention of the state government and security agencies helped in restoring calm. “We sincerely acknowledge the steadfastness of the state government and security agencies in protecting lives and property across the state. We also note with appreciation the assurance given by the government that the perpetrators of these heinous attacks will be brough...

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Calabar Branch, has called for a full-scale and transparent investigation into the alleged extrajudicial killing of 22-year-old Moses Mba by police officers attached to the former residence of Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu . In a formal letter dated September 8, 2025 , and addressed to the Cross River State Commissioner of Police, the NBA expressed grave concern over the incident, which occurred on August 1, 2025 , in the State Housing area of Calabar. What Happened Mba, a young street preacher, was reportedly shot by policemen when he approached the former governor’s residence to request permission to preach. He sustained gunshot injuries and later died on August 9, 2025 , at a hospital where he was receiving treatment. His death sparked outrage on social media and within the local community, with many demanding justice and police accountability. NBA’s Position In the letter signed by its chairman, Enomes Amatey , the NBA Calabar Br...

....Commends Hon. Barr. Ferdinald Ukwueze for Humanitarian Deeds The Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), Enugu State Chapter has paid their last respect to one of their members, the Majority Leader of YAN in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area, Late Charles Ejike Onah. Onah tragically lost his life in a fatal road accident on August 5, 2025. The deceased, who left behind a wife and five children was honored in a solemn outing attended by top officers and delegates of YAN across Enugu State. Present at the burial were YAN National Executive of the BOT Hon. Ezenwata Nwangwu, State Ambassador Amb. Chidubem Ugwueze JP, State Speaker Comr. Onyeachonam Ugochukwu, State Clerk Comr. Chima Eze, Engr. Henry Chibuike, Leader of Igbo-Eze South and other Leaders of different LGAs, as well as Ward Principal Officers from Igbo-Eze South and North. The delegation was led by YAN’s Legal Adviser and Executive Chairman of Igbo-Eze South/Deputy ALGON Chairman, Enugu State, Hon. Barr. Ferdinand Ukwueze, who ...

...Renews Call for Electoral Reform Ahead of 2027 Former Leader of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu PhD, was on Thursday, September 11, 2025, honoured to chair the public presentation of a new book chronicling the activities of all the support groups of Mr. Peter Obi during the 2023 elections. The historic event, which also doubled as the third annual National Coalition for Peter Obi Summit, was held in Abuja and drew prominent voices in Nigeria’s democracy and governance discourse. In his remarks, Dr. Ezeugwu commended the author and organizers for documenting the collective struggles of support groups that galvanized millions of Nigerians, particularly the youth, in the 2023 general elections. He described the book as a timely reminder of the spirit of unity that propelled the "Obedient Movement" and stressed the importance of sustaining that momentum as the nation marches toward 2027. According to him, the event was not just a book launch but a...

The 2025 August Meeting in Enugu State came to a colorful close on Sunday, September 7, 2025, as the Office of the First Lady of Enugu State, in collaboration with the Office of the Wife of the Chairman of Nkanu East Local Government Area, successfully hosted the August Meeting of Nkanu East women at the Council Secretariat, Nkanu East. The grand finale of the annual women’s gathering combined cultural celebration with impactful empowerment, leaving a lasting imprint on the women and families of the Governor’s home local government. A special highlight of the event was the Mama Care Kitchen Initiative of Her Excellency, Mrs. Nkechinyere Iheoma Mbah, which spread love to nursing and breastfeeding mothers, as well as women across the council. Through the initiative, food packages, nutritional support, and other items were shared as a demonstration of the First Lady’s commitment to maternal care and women’s wellbeing.  In addition, women were empowered with bags of rice, noodl...