47 h. ago Leon Usigbe: I wish to be like my father, to love everybody — Leroy Usigbe

Tribune Online Leon Usigbe: I wish to be like my father, to love everybody — Leroy Usigbe The family of Dr Leon Usigbe, the late Abuja Bureau Chief of Nigerian Newspapers, whose remains were laid to rest on Saturday at his residence in Karshi, Abuja, amid tears and wailing, returned to church for thanksgiving. Dr Usigbe, an accomplished and renowned journalist, passed away on 25 July 2025 after a brief illness. Until […] Leon Usigbe: I wish to be like my father, to love everybody — Leroy Usigbe Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Journalists, friends bid farewell as Leon Usigbe laid to rest

Tribune Online Journalists, friends bid farewell as Leon Usigbe laid to rest The remains of Dr Leon Usigbe, the late Abuja Bureau Chief of Nigerian Newspapers, were on Saturday laid to rest at Journalists, friends bid farewell as Leon Usigbe laid to rest Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Sujimoto: Mbah’s inclusive leadership opening doors for Igbo businesses all over Nigeria – Charles Mba, businessman

•Says Enugu indigenes handling 90 per cent of Smart Green Schools projects Chief Charles Mba is a real estate mogul and business tycoon in Lagos. In this interview, the MD/CEO of CDV Properties and Development dissects Governor Peter Mbah’s inclusive governance model in Enugu State, saying that he is vindicating Ndigbo as a people very […] The post Sujimoto: Mbah’s inclusive leadership opening doors for Igbo businesses all over Nigeria – Charles Mba, businessman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Veteran Actor Chief Kanran To Be Laid To Rest In Lagos On Friday

Veteran Nollywood actor Olusegun Akinremi, famously known as Chief Kanran, is scheduled to be buried on Friday, September 12, 2025. The burial will hold at Beckley Estate, Abule Egba, Lagos State, following a wake-keeping held on Thursday, September 11, and an artistic night at 8 p.m. the same day. The interment will take place immediately […] The post Veteran Actor Chief Kanran To Be Laid To Rest In Lagos On Friday appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Use Culture As Economic Power, Governor Mbah Urges Nigerians

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has asked Nigerians to transform the country’s cultural wealth into economic power, create millions of jobs and drive sustainable growth. Opening a three-day Culture and Creative Economy Summit at the Landmark Nike Resort, Enugu, on Tuesday, the governor, represented by the secretary to the state government, Prof. Chidiebere […]

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5 d. ago Enugu wins N100m Model Green State Award as First Lady, Senator Tinubu unveils nationwide RHI Green Nigeria Challenge

… Enugu is clean, says First Lady … Mrs. Mbah: We’ll keep pushing   Enugu State has bagged a N100 million award as the cleanest state, as the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, unveiled the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI, Green Nigeria Challenge. The Challenge is a nationwide environmental competition aimed at families, youth […] The post Enugu wins N100m Model Green State Award as First Lady, Senator Tinubu unveils nationwide RHI Green Nigeria Challenge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago As Enugu cannot thrive in isolation, see wisdom in Mbah’s inclusive approach

By Wordshot Amaechi Ugwele In today’s interconnected Nigeria, no state can afford to operate as an island. This is precisely why I have continued to maintain that Governor Peter Mbah’s policy of inclusivity, in awarding contracts and extending opportunities beyond only indigenous Enugu people, reflects both wisdom and foresight. At present, local contractors still handle […] The post As Enugu cannot thrive in isolation, see wisdom in Mbah’s inclusive approach appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Security: Mbah Moves To Strengthen Forest Guard, Raises Minimum Pay To N80,000

Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has approved a comprehensive restructuring of the Enugu State Forest Guard as part of his administration’s drive to strengthen security in the state. To this end, the government has increased the operatives’ salaries to a minimum of N80,000, which aligns with the new state minimum wage. The governor […]

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9 d. ago Obi calls for tourism overhaul as Mbah opens Enugu conference

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigeria to reposition its tourism sector as a driver of economic growth, insisting that “a new Nigeria is possible if we shift from consumption to production.” Obi made the call on Saturday at the opening of […] The post Obi calls for tourism overhaul as Mbah opens Enugu conference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: Why Enugu East stakeholders endorsed Mbah for second term —Igwesi, ex

Tribune Online 2027: Why Enugu East stakeholders endorsed Mbah for second term —Igwesi, ex-Rep A former member of the House of Representatives and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), USA Igwesi, has said the reelection of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State is a done deal based on his track record of his administration in the last two years. Igwesi said all major stakeholders from Enugu East senatorial […] 2027: Why Enugu East stakeholders endorsed Mbah for second term —Igwesi, ex-Rep Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Enugu East adopts Mbah as sole governorship candidate in 2027

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The people of Enugu East Senatorial District have unanimously endorsed Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah as their sole governorship candidate for the 2027 election, citing what they described as his “trailblazing performance” in just over two years in office. The endorsement was sealed in a communiqué issued at the end of a […] The post Enugu East adopts Mbah as sole governorship candidate in 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Over 60,000 farmers to benefit from free fertiliser, farm inputs

As Mbah flags off distribution Over 60,000 farmers across Enugu State are set to benefit from a new round of free fertiliser and agro-inputs distribution as Enugu State governor, Dr Peter Mbah flagged off the exercise on Saturday.  The event, attended by thousands of farmers and stakeholders at Okpara Square, was described as another bold […] The post Over 60,000 farmers to benefit from free fertiliser, farm inputs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Mbah extols late Justice Nnamani’s legacy at book launch in Enugu

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has paid glowing tribute to the late Justice Augustine Nnamani, describing him as “an intellectual giant and a philosopher in robes” whose legacy continues to define justice and scholarship in Nigeria. Mbah spoke on Friday in Enugu at the public presentation of a book in […] The post Mbah extols late Justice Nnamani’s legacy at book launch in Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention Was Matter I Tabled Before Tinubu — Gov Mbah

Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, has called on the Federal Government to release the detained leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, describing his continued detention as unjust. Mbah urged that Kanu be released because it was “the right thing to do” in the circumstance, recalling that his very first meeting […]

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3 w. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention Was First Matter I Tabled Before Tinubu — Gov Mbah

Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, has called on the Federal Government to release the detained leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, describing his continued detention as unjust. Mbah urged that Kanu be released because it was “the right thing to do” in the circumstance, recalling that his very first meeting […]

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3 w. ago Lawyers hail Mbah’s transformative leadership, giant strides in 2 years

Mbah: We’ve reduced violent crimes by 80%, invested in infrastructure, education Ozekhome: To deny your transformative leadership will be sinful The Sun Lawyers and participants at the ongoing Annual General Conference (AGC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Enugu have commended the governor of the state, Dr Peter Mbah, for what they described as […] The post Lawyers hail Mbah’s transformative leadership, giant strides in 2 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Obasanjo, Malema, over 20,000 lawyers in Enugu for 2025 NBA conference

Enugu is home of hospitality, love, peace – Osigwe, NBA president Gov Mbah prepared Enugu ahead – Onyia, SSG   There is excitement in Enugu, the capital of the old Eastern region, as former President Olusegun Obasanjo, firebrand South African politician, Julius Malema, and over 20,000 lawyers converge on the Coal City for the 2025 […] The post Obasanjo, Malema, over 20,000 lawyers in Enugu for 2025 NBA conference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Obasanjo, Malema, over 20,000 lawyers converge on Enugu for 2025 NBA Conference

Tribune Online Obasanjo, Malema, over 20,000 lawyers converge on Enugu for 2025 NBA Conference … Enugu is set, home of hospitality, love, peace – NBA President, Osigwe … Gov Mbah prepared Enugu ahead – SSG, Onyia Enugu, the capital of the old Eastern Region, is a beehive of activities as former President Olusegun Obasanjo, firebrand South African politician, Julius Malema, and over 20,000 lawyers converge for the 2025 Annual […] Obasanjo, Malema, over 20,000 lawyers converge on Enugu for 2025 NBA Conference Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Shettima, Idris, Sultan, Kano Emir, others pay last respect as Emir of Zuru is laid to rest

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Vice President, Kashim Shettima; Kebbi State governor, Dr Nasir Idris; Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar III; Emir of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi; senators from Kebbi State, and other dignitaries paid their last respects to the late Emir of Zuru, Maj. Gen. Muhammad Sani Sami (rtd), Gomo II, during […] The post Shettima, Idris, Sultan, Kano Emir, others pay last respect as Emir of Zuru is laid to rest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Obasanjo, Mbah, Ozekhome, Bianca Ojukwu, others for book presentation in honour of Justice Nnamani in Enugu

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo will, today, chair the presentation of a book in honour of late Justice Augustine Nnamani in Enugu. He is also the keynote speaker. The event, billed to be held at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, is being hosted by Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah. Prof. Agu Gab Agu is the […] The post Obasanjo, Mbah, Ozekhome, Bianca Ojukwu, others for book presentation in honour of Justice Nnamani in Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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