2026 Budget: N46.6bn Infrastructure Projects Listed Under Oji River Cooperative College

About N46.6 billion has been earmarked for roads, bridges, drainage, erosion and flood-control projects across Nigeria under the 2026 budget of the Federal Cooperative College, Oji River, raising questions over the allocation of nationwide infrastructure projects to an institution focused on cooperative education.

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has flagged off the dualisation of the 43.7km Penoks-Abakpa Nike-Ugwogo Nike-Opi-Nsukka Road, with streetlights and an 18-month completion target, in a project expected to cut travel time and boost economic activity.

NDC Enugu Secretary Sebastine Okafor has dismissed Bishop Oscar Ossai’s court challenge over the Enugu North Senate ticket, insisting no valid primary produced Ossai as the party’s candidate and that INEC records support Dr Chika Obetta.

Residents of Obollo-Afor in Enugu State helped police apprehend a 23-year-old suspected transformer vandal after he was found unconscious and badly burned inside a transformer enclosure. The police commended the community for its vigilance as investigations continue.

Legend Extra Stout has joined the 2026 August Meeting celebrations in Enugu and Aba, honouring Igbo women for their contributions to families, cultural preservation and community development.

Enugu ADC governorship candidate Ocho Obodoeze has dismissed reports of his withdrawal from the 2027 race, insisting that he remains the party’s candidate and urging supporters to intensify grassroots mobilisation.

Members of the Enugu State Correspondents’ Chapel of the NUJ inspected major projects of the Peter Mbah administration, including roads, agricultural facilities, healthcare centres and education infrastructure, to assess their progress and impact across the state.

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has increased ESUT’s monthly subvention from N161 million to N276 million and appealed to striking ASUU lecturers to resume work while outstanding issues are resolved through dialogue.

The challenges of travelling from Lagos to Enugu by road highlight the need for a reliable rail alternative. A direct Lagos-Enugu train service could reduce travel stress, lower costs and strengthen economic connections between the South-West and South-East.

The disruption of flight operations at major Nigerian airports by aviation labour unions has raised concerns over the use of airport blockades to resolve industrial disputes. While the unions cited unpaid Ticket Sales Charges and alleged violations of workers’ rights, the action caused widespread flight cancellations, passenger disruptions and significant financial losses. The episode highlights the need for labour disputes in the sensitive aviation sector to be resolved through dialogue and lawful channels rather than actions that put passengers and the wider economy at risk.

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal over Aguika land in Enugu, ruling that the claimants failed to prove their case that the property was communally owned by the Umuagu Inyi clans.

Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu are stepping up efforts to shut down “miracle centres” and curb examination malpractice through stricter monitoring, candidate verification, tougher enforcement and education reforms.