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…You’ve Done Well in Security, Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Tells Mbah Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has heaped praises on the Auxiliary Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev Ernest Obodo, and the Vice Chancellor of Godfrey Okoye University and Catholic clergy, Prof. Christian Anieke, for what he described as their selfless service and uncommon commitment to humanity. Mbah gave the commendations during separate thanksgiving Masses held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Udi, and Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, to celebrate Bishop Obodo's and Prof. Anieke's silver jubilees as Catholic priests on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Speaking at Udi, the governor said, "My encounter with Bishop Obodo dates back to long before I became governor; we served together as members of the Governing Council of Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu. Even then, he demonstrated remarkable insight and clarity on critical issues. But it was in our more personal bilateral meetings that...

On Saturday, a staircase at the Smart Green School, Amamkpunato, Achi Uno Ward 2, Oji River LGA, was demolished after it failed a structural integrity test. This was in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s earlier directive for thorough assessments of all ongoing Smart School projects across the state. The staircase in question was among the defects previously identified by the government’s internal monitoring mechanisms. It had been flagged for remediation by the contractor at no cost to the government. The contractor responsible will also face appropriate sanctions in line with the government’s zero tolerance for substandard work. This post is made to preempt the usual wave of fake news, distortion, and mischief by detractors who may seek to exploit the development for their selfish agendas. Let it be reiterated that the Mbah administration will not tolerate substandard work. The safety of pupils, teachers, and communities remains paramount, and all Smart Schools will meet the structural ...

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has taken decisive steps to restore peace in Darazo Local Government Area following recent clashes between farmers and herders. Accompanied by the Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), traditional rulers, and other senior security officials, Mohammed convened a high-level peace meeting with stakeholders and residents of the areas affected.  Governor Mohammed while acknowledging the complexity of the conflict, said his administration had previously allocated 2,500 hectares of land each in Sade and Darazo forest reserves for farming activities.  Condemning the recent violence, Mohammed called for calm and restraint from all parties, even as he assured residents that his administration would strengthen mediation efforts and adopt further measures to ensure peaceful coexistence. Mohammed reiterated his administration’s commitment to promoting security and social harmony ...

…Reassigns 3 Commissioners Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Wednesday, rejigged his cabinet, swearing in a new Head of Service, six new Commissioners, and reassigning three others. Mbah also assigned portfolios to the new appointees following the administration of Oath of Office on them by a representative of the Ministry of Justice, Chizoba Ogbodo, at the State Executive Council Chamber, Government House, Enugu. The newly sworn-in appointees are: Dr. Godwin Anigbo, Head of Service; Engr. Benjamin Osita Okoh, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure; Prof. Benedett Ekwutosi Okoli, Commissioner for Human Development and Poverty Eradication; Enyinna Franklin Ogbonna, Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources; and Dr. Samuel Ogbu-Nwobodo, Commissioner for Trade, Investment, and Industry. Others are Prof. George Ugwu, Commissioner for Health and Engr. Ben Collins Ndu Jr., who was designated as the Commissioner for Water Resources. Dr. Felix Nnamani was reassigned from the M...

● As Ila Orangun Comes Alive for Township Road Dualisation Flag-Off My dear people of Osun State, I was deeply moved and encouraged by the overwhelming reception I received from the good people of Ila Orangun today, as we flagged off the dualisation of the Ila Township Road—another milestone in our infrastructure revolution. Let me use this opportunity to reaffirm: my pact of service with the people of Osun State is unbreakable and unwavering. From day one, I pledged to govern with integrity, compassion, and a firm resolve to transform our state—and I remain fully committed to that promise. Through the Imole Agenda, our five-point development strategy is yielding results that are visible across every corner of Osun. Ila Orangun and the entire Igbomina region are experiencing the impact of a government that listens, acts, and delivers. To date, our administration has completed the reconstruction, rehabilitation, and renovation of over 200 kilometers of roads. Major dualisation and flyov...

As part of its renewed to enforcement drive against illegal gaming, the Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission has sealed several illegal and unlicensed gaming outlets in the state capital, Enugu. The commission visited and sealed unlicensed jackpot slot machine games at entertainment centres such as Ballroom, Eclipse Resort, Edge Guest House, Guaranty Resort, Kepong Villa, and Desa Park City Suite/Garden, all operated by Yanga Game. Speaking with newsmen during the enforcement exercise at the weekend,  Executive Secretary of the Commission, Prince Arinze Arum, stressed that the agency’s mandate included issuing of license to gaming operators and monitoring their activities to make sure they comply with the laws and set rules governing gaming in the state. He warned those who try to circumvent the rules or operate behind the scenes, stressing that the new technologies deployed by the agency had geo-location capabilities that keep record of all licensed and approved gaming operator...