Kenya, Ethiopia Dominate 2026 Enugu City International Marathon as Over 3,000 Runners Take Part

History was made in Enugu on Saturday as the second edition of the Enugu City International Marathon brought thousands of athletes,

Enugu Governor Peter Mbah’s latest appointments have sparked political reactions, with his media adviser defending the move as a strategic effort to strengthen governance and promote inclusiveness.

The South East Development Commission (SEDC) is set to launch 15 agromechanisation projects across the five South-East states to modernise agriculture, create jobs, attract investment and revive the region’s agro-industrial economy.

APC faces growing pressure over its 2027 campaign council as Northern and Southeast groups demand changes, while civil society warns against claims of guaranteed electoral victory.

United Nigeria Airlines has celebrated the 35th anniversary of the creation of 10 Nigerian states in 1991, highlighting their contributions to agriculture, manufacturing, energy, trade and logistics, while emphasising aviation’s role in connecting these emerging economic centres.

Stakeholders across Southeast Nigeria are calling for sustained investment, better teacher welfare and stronger policies to improve education, despite gains in enrolment, infrastructure and funding in some states.

Stakeholders in the Southeast have called for urgent action against child abuse and the exploitation of domestic workers, urging stronger reporting, protection and prosecution measures.

The Enugu APC has unveiled its campaign timetable for the 2026 local government elections, with tours planned across all 17 local government areas from September 1 to 24.

The Enugu State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress has rejected reports of SKC Ogbonnia’s suspension, saying no authorised party organ initiated or approved any disciplinary action against the prominent party leader.

Nigeria’s 2026 budget reportedly contains N29.44 billion in school construction, renovation, ICT, hostel and educational-material projects spread across the country but assigned to the Federal Co-operative College, Oji River, Enugu State, raising questions about the institution’s mandate, project oversight and budget transparency.

Enugu State Government, in collaboration with CELI and UNICEF, has launched a three-day capacity-building programme to equip Smart Green School teachers with digital skills and enhance the use of the Nigerian Learning Passport in teaching and learning.

Oji River women in Enugu State have declared their unwavering support for Governor Peter Mbah ahead of the 2027 elections, pledging to mobilise massive grassroots backing while more than 3,000 women displayed their PVCs during a readiness exercise.