FG, Enugu International Airport Negotiate Direct Cargo Flight To China

BusinessNewsNigeriaFG, Enugu International Airport Negotiate Direct Cargo Flight To China

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 20, 2026

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development in Nigeria, Barr Festus Keyamo, has revealed that high-level bilateral trade negotiations are ongoing to secure direct logistics flights between China and the Southeast by the end of 2026. The deal is to commence direct cargo flight operations between the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, and Guangzhou, China by the end of 2026. Barr Festus Keyamo revealed this on Thursday in Lagos at the unveiling ceremony of the...

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Enugu State Receives Awards at Businessday SCIRA 2025

NewsNigeriaEnugu State Receives Awards at Businessday SCIRA 2025

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 20, 2026

Enugu State has received awards for Infrastructure Development Competitiveness and Outstanding Performance in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) at the BusinessDay States Competitiveness and Investment Readiness Awards (SCIRA) 2025, held at the NAF Conference Center and Suites in Jabi, Abuja. Presenting the awards, Frank Aigbogun, Publisher/CEO of BusinessDay Media Limited, commended the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for his impact on public infrastructure, which he said goes beyond just playing politics. “In the last...

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FG Approves S-OIRF Disbursement To States Over Ebola Virus Disease

HealthNewsNigeriaFG Approves S-OIRF Disbursement To States Over Ebola Virus Disease

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 20, 2026

In a proactive preparedness against the Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the release of State Outbreak Investigation and Response Funds (S-OIRF). A press release signed by Ado Bako, Assistant Director, Information & Public Relations of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, states that the special fund is approved to support outbreak preparedness and response activities across the country as...

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Enugu urged to install regulatory road signs and mitigate traffic violations

NewsNigeriaEnugu urged to install regulatory road signs and mitigate traffic violations

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 16, 2026

Residents of Enugu metropolis call on the Enugu State Government to install regulatory road signs to guide road users and mitigate traffic violations. This has become expedient, as many aggrieved persons complain of exploitation by perceived Ministry of Transportation officers who clamp or jump into vehicles and make drivers pay heavily for dropping off a friend or colleague along the road. “Driving within Enugu metropolis has become a nightmare because of these MOT men; today...

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Ebola: Overseas Arrivals through Enugu Must Complete a Health Declaration Form

HealthNewsNigeriaEbola: Overseas Arrivals through Enugu Must Complete a Health Declaration Form

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 15, 2026

The Enugu State Government has reproved the Port Health Services and other key stakeholders at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for failing to actively report surveillance activities and to proactively implement Ebola prevention measures to the National Health Authorities. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu revealed this at a meeting held with stakeholders in efforts to strengthen the state’s preparedness against possible importation of Ebola Virus Disease. At the meeting led by the...

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Insecurity: Governor Mbah Charges Property Owners to Check Tenants

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaInsecurity: Governor Mbah Charges Property Owners to Check Tenants

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 13, 2026

Security Forces Capture 6 Gunmen, Arms in Enugu The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has charged property owners in the state to do background checks on prospective tenants before entering into tenancy agreement. Governor Mbah said this has become imperative as any property wherein criminals carry out their nefarious acts will be demolished no matter how ignorant of the act the property owner claims. The State Governor said this on Friday at the...

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Nigerian Army Uncover Arms Hideouts In Gariki And Agbani Enugu Linked To IPOB

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Army Uncover Arms Hideouts In Gariki And Agbani Enugu Linked To IPOB

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 12, 2026

A joint security force operation has uncovered arms hideouts and recovered substantial cache of weapons and ammunitions in Enugu South and Nkanu West Local Government Area in Enugu State. A statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 82 Division Nigerian Army states that Operation UDO KA in collaboration with Department of State Services (DSS) uncovered two hideouts in the state. “Troops of 82 Division Garrison operating under Sector...

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Enugu Police Debunks Social Media Report of Ezeagu School Attack

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEnugu Police Debunks Social Media Report of Ezeagu School Attack

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 10, 2026

The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has directed the Tactical and Intelligence Units of the Enugu State Police Command to investigate the original source of the social media reports of herdsmen attack on a school in Ezeagu Community in Enugu State. CP Giwa charged his men to intensify efforts in tracing, identification, apprehending and prosecution of the any person responsible for originating and disseminating the false report. A press statement signed by the...

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Enugu Government Gifts Cash, Land To Rangers Players For NPFL Title

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEnugu Government Gifts Cash, Land To Rangers Players For NPFL Title

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 4, 2026

The Enugu State Government at a dinner reception hosted in for Rangers International Football Club announced the sum of one million naira only (N150 million) and plots of land gifts for the players and Management. Speaking at the dinner party, the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah who expressed joy that the club for a second time in 3 years won the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title under his administration; Rangers FC won over...

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Enugu Police Refutes Viral Video of Killings at Awgu Junction

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEnugu Police Refutes Viral Video of Killings at Awgu Junction

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 2, 2026

The Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, warns mischief makers against spreading false rumors for whatever intent as the Command will not hesitate to invoke relevant provisions of the law against such culprits. CP Giwa issued this warning in a press statement signed by the Enugu State Command Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe which refutes claims of herdsmen killing of persons at Awgu junction along Enugu-Portharcourt expressway. “The Enugu State Police Command is...

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