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The Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, today, Saturday, 14th of December 2024, hosted a pivotal Town Hall Meeting with key stakeholders from across the state at the Banquet Hall of the Old Government Lodge in Enugu. The event, which was attended by representatives from diverse sectors, provided an opportunity for the governor to address pressing issues and share his administration’s robust plans for the state’s future. The meeting brought together an impressive array of stakeholders, including religious and traditional leaders, political figures, youth groups, students’ organizations, women’s groups, representatives from people living with disabilities, and officials from various unions and civil society organizations and Labour Unions. One of the key issues raised during the meeting was the significant 33% allocation of the 2025 state budget to education, the largest since the state’s creation. The question was directed at the governor regarding how this...

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  The Araceli Aid Foundation is set to host its highly anticipated Araceli Children's Christmas Party on December 15th, 2024, at the CIC Enugu, promising a day filled with excitement and holiday cheer for children across the region. The event will feature performances from popular entertainers including Adakirikiri, KayKeus, Nani Boi, Twin Parrot, Kaz Chidiebere, Kingswill, Mc Dconcept, and Mechine Perere. Children will also be treated to special surprises as Santa Claus will be on hand to distribute exciting gifts. In addition to the Christmas festivities, the Araceli Aid Foundation has been making waves in Enugu with the recent grand opening of the Araceli Aid Foundation Academy on October 18th, 2024. Officially commissioned by Peter Obi, the academy aims to provide quality education and a fulfilling environment for children to achieve their full potential. With no gate fee for the Christmas party, the Araceli Aid Foundation continues to show its commitment to enriching the lives...

   The Nsukka Youths General Assembly (NYGA) has announced plans for the 2024 Igbo Nsukka Day, a cultural celebration that will take place on December 26th, 2024, at Nsukka Township Stadium. This annual event is set to unite Nsukka natives and well-wishers from around the world in a vibrant display of the community’s cultural heritage, with festivities beginning at 10 a.m. on the day of the celebration. The Igbo Nsukka Day is a special occasion for all who identify as "onye Nsukka" – a person from Nsukka. This year’s event aims to showcase the region’s traditions and values while strengthening the bonds among the people of Nsukka. With music, dance, food, and art, the celebration promises to highlight the community’s rich cultural diversity, while also promoting unity and progress. The celebration will be attended by key leaders from the six Local Government Areas (LGAs) that make up the Nsukka Senatorial Zone, with each of the Executive Chairmen of these LGAs showing their s...

In a bid to ensure a crime-free and traffic-smooth Christmas holiday, the Executive Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area, Hon. John Chukwuma Ogbodo, convened a crucial security meeting with heads of key security agencies on Tuesday, 10th of December 2024. The meeting, which included officials from the Police, Army, Road Safety, Civil Defence, DSS, the Commandant of the Neighborhood Watch, and the Chief Security Officer of the area, underscores the administration's commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of citizens, especially as the Christmas season approaches. Speaking after the closed-door session, Hon. Ogbodo emphasized the importance of taking proactive measures to address security concerns, particularly as many people will be returning to the local government area for the holiday festivities. He assured the public that comprehensive plans are in place to prevent any security breaches and ensure a peaceful holiday period for both residents and visitors. The c...

   The First Lady of Enugu State,  Her Excellency, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah,  has successfully concluded her ongoing statewide campaign marking the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The campaign which was officially flaged-off on the 25th of November, 2024, was launched with great fervor in Enugu and extended across all 17 local government areas through the wives of the local government chairman has left a trail of empowerment, awareness, and hope for the women and girls in the state. This annual global campaign rounds up on Tuesday, the 10th of December, 2024. Nkanu East LGA   In Nkanu East Local Government Council hosted by the ALGON Chairlady,  Mrs Rita Edeh , the First Lady led impactful conversations and action plans aimed at ending violence against women and girls in the state, while a mammoth gathering of women benefited from various empowerment.  Mrs Rita Edeh  commended the wife of the governor for championing such a ...

   Amstel Malta, Nigeria's leading premium malt drink, has introduced a sleek can design as part of its 30th-anniversary celebrations.  The unveiling took place during a trade event on Sunday, 8 December, in Enugu State, attracting key distributors, trade partners, and stakeholders.   The new can, taller and more stylish exemplifies Amstel Malta’s commitment to innovation and its ability to adapt to modern consumer tastes while maintaining its heritage of premium quality. Despite the updated exterior, the drink itself remains unchanged, continuing to deliver the signature blend of nourishment and refreshment enriched with essential vitamins and minerals that it is renowned for.   Speaking at the event, Chinwe Ude, Zonal Business Manager for the East Zone at Nigerian Breweries Plc., expressed her excitement: "We are thrilled to launch this new Amstel Malta sleek can in Enugu as part of our 30th-anniversary celebrations. This design marks the beginning o...

     Earlier today, the First Lady of Enugu state, Her Excellency, Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah, flaged-off the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence at Igbo-Eze South Local Government Headquarters, Ibagwa-Aka, under the theme, 'United to End Violence Against Women and Girls'. This event is part of her state-wide grassroots campaign against gender-based violence.   In her speech, Barr. Empress Ugo-Ferdinand, the Wife of the Chairman of Igbo-Eze South Local Government Council, expressed her appreciation to the Wife of the Governor of Enugu State, Her Excellency, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, for her leadership in the campaign against gender-based violence. She emphasized that the fight against violence starts within the community, stating, "We must all recognize that violence is happening around us, and we must be proactive in addressing it." She urged everyone to speak up and report any signs of abuse to the relevant authorities, including her office, saying...