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Governor Peter Mbah has enacted a transformative ₦1.62 trillion “Budget of Renewed Momentum” for Enugu State in 2026, anchored by an ambitious ₦870 billion internally generated revenue (IGR) target. This confidence stems from a proven track record, having increased IGR from below ₦30 billion in 2023 to a projected ₦400 billion in 2025. The administration’s ultimate goal is to achieve such fiscal independence that federal allocations become savings,Continue Reading

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A multi-agency safety initiative, “Operation Eagle Eye,” has been launched in Abia State to combat the seasonal spike in road accidents during the Christmas and New Year period. The campaign combines proactive public sensitization on reckless driving with on-ground emergency preparedness, including a fully equipped ambulance and Red Cross personnel for immediate first aid. This model of preemptive action and inter-agency collaboration between NEMA, SEMA, and the FRSC represents a strategic shift from purely reactive disaster response to integrated risk reductionContinue Reading

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The Federal Government has mandated that all federal road and project closures require formal Ministry of Works approval, with critical national corridors like Abuja-Kano and Abuja-Lokoja prohibited from shutdowns to prevent public hardship. Concurrently, a major N263 billion payment to contractors has been approved, but will undergo rigorous multi-agency verification against a N2.13 trillion inherited debt to ensure accountability. In a significant operational reform, ministry directors and senior staff are being redeployed from offices to directly supervise project sites,Continue Reading

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A Nigerian lawmaker has publicly condemned the state government and security forces for allegedly orchestrating the forceful shutdown of a civic reception in his honor, framing it as a politically motivated suppression of constitutional rights. The incident, involving police and army personnel barricading a primary school venue, highlights escalating political tensions and the weaponization of public institutions against opposition figures. Beyond the immediate protest, the lawmaker’s critique extends to governance failures, contrasting state inaction with his personal provision of local amenities. This event underscoresContinue Reading