Umahi’s Son Elected Ohaozara Council Chairman, Promises to Serve Without Salary

Osborn Nweze Umahi, son of Works Minister David Umahi, has won the Ohaozara council chairmanship election in Ebonyi State on the APC platform and pledged to forgo his salary and allowances to support local development.

The NYCN Southeast Zone has launched its “Operation Use Your PVC Well” campaign, urging youths to protect their voter cards, assess candidates based on performance and make informed choices ahead of the 2027 general elections.

President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Zamfara Governor Abdulaziz Yari as Director-General of the APC’s 2027 presidential campaign council, with Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma named Secretary as the party begins preparations for the election.

The Enugu State APC chairman has expressed confidence in Governor Peter Mbah’s chances ahead of the 2027 elections, attributing the party’s growing influence to grassroots mobilisation, increased federal engagement and the administration’s ongoing projects in infrastructure, education, healthcare and security.

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.