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Enugu LG Councils to Begin Payment of 25-Year Gratuity Arrears…Dedicate 10% of monthly allo

cations to gratuity payments from October

Inknews October 19, 2026 0

The Enugu State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has announced plans to begin paying outstanding gratuities owed to retired local government workers, with arrears dating back to 2000.The Deputy Chairman of Enugu State ALGON, Hon. Ferdinand Ukwueze, disclosed

Opinion

TINUBU’S CAMPAIGN  STRATEGY AND THE UNNECESSARY POLITICAL STORM

Inknews October 18, 2026 0

By Tunde Rahman The inauguration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Council last Wednesday in Abuja predictably generated talking points and criticisms. Two criticisms stand out: the inclusion of some opposition figures and the President’s acceptance of the Hope Uzodimma-led Progressive Governors’ recommendation that he should not

News

Adeleke, Soludo, Wike: When the opposition becomes the president’s ladder

Inknews October 15, 2026 0

By Isiaka Wakeel In Nigeria’s political marketplace, the merchandise is changing hands, but the traders appear to be the same. The men who should be sharpening their knives for the electoral battle are increasingly looking in the direction of the man they are supposed to challenge. As 2027 draws closer, President Tinubu may not need […]

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UBEC, SUBEB Chairmen Meet on HOPE-EDU Implementation Readiness

Inknews October 15, 2026 0

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has convened a two-day strategic meeting with Executive Chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) in Abuja to assess states’ readiness for the implementation of the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity for Quality Basic Education (HOPE-EDU) programme.The meeting focused on state onboarding,

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Benue SUBEB Chairman Joins National Flag-Off of 2M Sanitary Towel Packs, School Kits for Girls

Inknews October 13, 2026 0

The Executive Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, on Monday joined stakeholders at the national flag-off of the distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels and back-to-school materials to girls in public basic education schools across Nigeria.The initiative, organised by the Universal Basic Education Commission

Business

Enugu gov tasks SEDC on gas pipeline, regional railways, industrial revolution

Inknews October 12, 2026 0

Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has urged the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to prioritise the development of a regional gas pipeline, an inter-state railway network and initiatives to accelerate industrialisation across the region.Mbah said the proposed infrastructure would stimulate economic activities, improve connectivity among the five South East states

Politics

2027: Over 30,000 Enugu Teachers Endorse Mbah, Tinubu, Cite Welfare, Education Funding

Inknews October 10, 2026 0

More than 30,000 teachers in Enugu State have endorsed Governor Peter Mbah for a second term and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027, citing improved teachers’ welfare, increased education funding, promotions and other interventions in the education sector. The teachers also commended Tinubu, with Mbah attributing the increased resources available to state

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Mbah Seeks National Emergency in Education, Launches Enugu Education Policy…As UNICEF, UNESCO, British Council, others hail gov’s strides in education

Inknews October 7, 2026 0

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called for a quantum leap and the declaration of a national emergency in Nigeria’s education sector to guarantee the nation’s development and future prosperity.Mbah said the audacity needed to fund a quantum leap in the nation’s education sector would flow from an appreciation of its necessity.This was even […]

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Benue Teachers Celebrate Int’l Teachers’ Day, Endorse Alia for Second Term

Inknews October 6, 2026 0

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Benue State Wing, has endorsed the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, for a second term in office, citing his administration’s remarkable transformation of basic education and sustained commitment to the welfare, dignity and professional standing of teachers.The endorsement was made during the 2026

Sports

Enugu Ready to Host World-Class National Sports Festival–Mbah

Inknews October 4, 2026 0

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to hosting a world-class and memorable 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged “Coal City Games.”The Governor also assured that facilities for the Games would be completed and ready ahead of the event scheduled to take place from November 27 to December 11, 2026.Mbah gave the […]