Enugu Unveils ‘Odum Eze’ Mascot as Coal City Games Targets New National Sports Festival Records

Enugu State has unveiled the “Odum Eze, Lion King” mascot for the 2026 National Sports Festival, as the state and National Sports Commission pledge to deliver a world-class Coal City Games from November 27 to December 11.

Works Minister David Umahi has urged communities in Benue, Ebonyi, Enugu, Cross River, Kogi and other states to appreciate President Bola Tinubu’s infrastructure projects ahead of the 2027 elections.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed Nigerian-American businessman, Dr. SKC Ogbonnia, as its leader in Enugu State ahead of the 2027 elections.

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.