Enugu Moves to Acquire 1,000 Tractors to Boost Agricultural Mechanisation

Enugu State Government is targeting the acquisition of 1,000 tractors to accelerate agricultural mechanisation, boost food production and create over 3,000 jobs through its partnership with the Nortra Tractor Assembly Plant.

The NSIB preliminary report has revealed that Enugu Air’s aircraft had an inoperative autobrake system before it overran the wet runway at Benin Airport, while poor visibility, rain and tailwind also contributed to the challenging landing conditions.

Enugu Air has joined the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) as its 50th member, marking a major milestone for the Nigerian carrier and strengthening its role in Africa’s growing aviation industry.

Forest guards deployed to high-risk communities in Kwara and Enugu states have reportedly abandoned or threatened to leave their posts over months of unpaid salaries and allowances, inadequate welfare and insufficient weapons. The operatives say they are being sent to confront heavily armed criminals without the basic support needed to operate safely.

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.