BREAKING: Enugu Government Receives ₦1.27billion Recovered From Sujimoto Firm By EFCC

Visually Impaired Nurse Accuses Federal Neuropsychiatric School Enugu Of Discrimination In Entrance Exam

A visually impaired Nigerian nurse has accused the Federal Neuropsychiatric School, Enugu, of discrimination after allegedly denying her reasonable accommodation during its entrance examination. The nurse, diagnosed with Optic Nerve Atrophy, said she informed the school months ahead and requested assistance such as bold fonts, an aide, or extra time, but none was provided. She recounted being humiliated by exam officials and told by the Provost that nothing could be done, leaving her unable to write the exam and shattering her dream of specialising in mental health nursing. The school has yet to respond.

#DisabilityRights #EducationNigeria #MentalHealth

Enugu Checkpoint Attack: Two Police Officers Killed As Gunmen Burn Patrol Van, Police Point Fingers At IPOB, ESN

The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed that two officers were killed when gunmen attacked a checkpoint along Agbani Road on January 15, 2026. Police said the assailants, suspected to be members of IPOB and its armed wing, ESN, opened fire on a Distress Response Squad team and set their patrol vehicle ablaze. The wounded officers were rushed to hospital but later died. A Lexus jeep allegedly used by the attackers was recovered, riddled with bullets. The Commissioner of Police has ordered an intensified manhunt as security patrols are increased across the area.

#EnuguAttack #NigeriaSecurity #PoliceNews

South Africa-Based Nigerian Rescued by Police After Escaping Kidnappers’ Den in Anambra

Operatives of a police-led joint security team in Anambra State have rescued a South Africa-based Nigerian man who was abducted on January 1, 2026, from his hometown in Oji River, Enugu State. The victim escaped from his captors’ hideout in Orumba South LGA during a routine patrol by the Forward Operating Base (FOB), Aguata, and was immediately taken into protective custody. The police are acting on intelligence from the victim to dismantle the criminal gang and arrest its members. Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to proactive policing and urged residents to cooperate in the fight against kidnapping.

Police Abandon Ikiriki Station in Enugu After Deadly Attacks by ‘Unknown Gunmen’

Nigeria Police have abandoned the Ikiriki Police Station in Enugu South since 2021 following repeated deadly attacks by suspected “unknown gunmen.” Sources say officers were forced to withdraw and merge operations with Uwani Division after assaults between 2019 and 2021 that killed personnel and saw weapons looted from the armoury. A recent visit shows the station overgrown, damaged and deserted. Residents fear the absence of police presence has weakened security in the area. The Enugu State Police Command has yet to explain why the station remains abandoned despite claims of improved security.

#EnuguInsecurity #NigeriaPolice #SouthEastCrisis

DSS Kill Enugu Woman for Custody, RULAAC Dey Call for Justice

Gobe don burst oo! Mrs. Calista Ifedi, wey DSS carry go Wawa Barracks, Abuja, don die while in their custody. RULAAC yan say dis na serious abuse of power and clear violation of Constitution, because na DSS suppose protect life, no be destroy am.

Calista arrest together with her husband, Sunday Ifedi, for Enugu on 23 Nov 2021. Reason? People from IPOB reportedly buy food for her restaurant. She dey detained without charge, denied court access, and husband never see her again from March 2022 till her death.

RULAAC talk say she dey complain chest pain many times, but DSS just dey give small medicine, dey mock her, no proper medical care. Even when civil society dey ask, DSS deny say dem dey hold her. Husband reportedly dey warned make e no talk publicly.

RULAAC dey demand immediate investigation, free autopsy, closure of Wawa Barracks as detention centre, and protection for Ifedi family. As dem talk, “Justice delayed no go mean justice denied.”

Wahala no dey finish oo! Industrial Court Order Enugu Neuro Hospital Make Dem Reinstate Sacked MD, Declare Sack Illegal

The National Industrial Court, Abuja Division, don order the immediate reinstatement of Professor Monday Igwe as Medical Director of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, after ruling that his removal was unlawful, null and void. Justice Emmanuel Subilim give the judgement in the suit between Prof. Igwe and seven defendants, also voiding the appointment of Dr. Unaogu Nneka as substantive MD during the pendency of the case, describing the action as overreaching and illegal. The court hold say Prof. Igwe don successfully prove his case and order make he return to office to complete the remaining three years and five months of his tenure. Justice Subilim also direct the defendants to pay all his outstanding emoluments from September 2023 till the date of judgement. The court further rule that the procedure used to terminate his appointment was arbitrary, illegal and a clear breach of statutory regulations guiding his employment. In addition, the court award ₦3 million in damages in favour of Prof. Igwe. Wahala oo, court don scatter the sack.

Enugu Doctor Killed After Kidnapping and Shooting, Raising Alarm Over Medical Professionals’ Safety

Dr. Andrew Orovwigho, a consultant neuro-psychiatrist at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Enugu, has died following a harrowing sequence of attacks, highlighting growing security risks for medical professionals in Nigeria.

According to reports, Dr. Orovwigho was first abducted on December 30, 2025, outside his residence and shot during the kidnapping. He was released by his captors on January 1, 2026, but tragically, he was attacked again shortly afterward. The assailants allegedly shot him a second time and abandoned him by the roadside.

A passerby rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on January 2, 2026. Colleagues described Dr. Orovwigho as a dedicated mental health specialist committed to the care of vulnerable patients. His death has sent shockwaves through the medical community in Enugu and nationwide.

Dr. Sunny Ken Okafor, Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, Enugu State chapter, confirmed the incident and said an emergency meeting of doctors had been scheduled to address the escalating threats to healthcare professionals. Many in the medical community have expressed concern that doctors and nurses are increasingly becoming targets of violent attacks, making their work environment highly dangerous.

Tributes have poured in from colleagues, patients, and professional organizations, mourning what they describe as a devastating and preventable loss in the fight against mental health challenges in Nigeria.


#NigeriaNews #DoctorsUnderThreat #EnuguTragedy”

Why Is Tinubu Budgeting Another ₦7bn for Aso Rock Solar While Nigerians Face Blackouts? After ₦10bn in 2025, Is the Presidency Prioritising Itself Over the National Power Crisis?

Amid worsening electricity shortages across Nigeria, the Bola Tinubu-led federal government has allocated another ₦7 billion in the 2026 budget for the solarisation of the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, raising fresh questions about priorities, equity, and governance. The new allocation—listed by the Budget Office of the Federation under State House expenditures as “provision of solarisation of Villa with solar mini grid”—comes just a year after ₦10 billion was set aside for the same project in 2025.

The decision has reignited public debate because it contrasts sharply with the everyday reality of millions of Nigerians who continue to endure persistent blackouts, business disruptions, and rising energy costs. Critics argue that while the Presidency secures reliable power through a premium solar project, households and small enterprises remain at the mercy of an unstable national grid.

In April 2025, when the initial ₦10 billion allocation triggered public outrage, the Presidency defended the project as a long-term investment in sustainability and energy efficiency. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said the move follows “global standards,” citing the White House’s use of solar power and insisting the administration was not “reinventing the wheel” but adopting a tested model for powering critical institutions. Supporters of the project also frame it as a smart hedge against grid failures and a step toward cleaner energy.

Yet the timing has kept the controversy alive. The latest budget increase coincides with a series of national grid collapses that have plunged much of the country into darkness. According to data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), one major disturbance saw total power generation crash from 2,052.37MW to just 139.92MW within one hour, leaving only three of the country’s 11 distribution companies able to take any load. At different points, major DisCos—including Eko, Ikeja, Enugu, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Port Harcourt and Yola—recorded zero allocation, underscoring the fragility of the system.

Independent monitoring confirmed that even hours after such collapses, national supply remained severely constrained, with total available power far below what is needed to sustain homes, hospitals, businesses, and critical services. Similar incidents in March and September 2025 followed earlier government celebrations of rising generation, only for output to plunge again below sustainable levels.

Against this backdrop, many Nigerians question whether investing billions to guarantee uninterrupted electricity for the seat of power—while the wider grid remains unreliable—signals a two-tier energy policy. Some see the solar project as an admission that government itself no longer trusts the national power system it oversees. Others argue that the Presidency’s energy security should not come at a time when ordinary citizens face daily outages, rising fuel costs for generators, and an economy already under strain.

The debate now centres on urgent questions: Is the Tinubu administration protecting Aso Rock while the country stays in the dark? Should scarce public funds be channelled first into stabilising the national grid rather than insulating the Presidency? And does repeated spending—₦17 billion across two years—reflect forward-looking sustainability or misplaced priorities in the middle of a power crisis? As Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure continues to falter, the Aso Rock solar budget has become a powerful symbol in a wider argument about leadership, accountability, and who truly benefits from government policy.

Why Is the ADC Inaugurating Zonal Congress Committees, Why Is It Rejecting Any Alliance With Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, and Jonathan, and What Does This Signal for Nigeria’s 2027 Politics?

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has moved to strengthen its internal structure by inaugurating Zonal Congress Committees across three geopolitical zones, while firmly rejecting widespread speculation that the party is aligning with major political figures such as Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Goodluck Jonathan.

In a communique signed by the party’s National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, the ADC said the exercise was part of efforts to entrench internal democracy, transparency, and strict adherence to the party’s constitution ahead of future elections.

According to the statement, the South-West Zonal Congress Committee was inaugurated in Ekiti State on January 7, 2026, with Hon. Bala Sani named Chairman and Hon. Kyauta Yakubu heading the Appeal Committee. The ceremony was conducted by the National Chairman himself.

In the South-East, a similar inauguration took place in Enugu State on the same date. Barrister Adamu Ado Dauda was appointed Chairman of the Congress Committee, while Mrs. Iyabo Salami Alibi was named head of the Appeal Committee. The event was presided over by the Secretary of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), Chief Rufus Ekenmi.

Earlier, on January 5, 2026, the party inaugurated its North-Central Zonal Congress Committee, appointing Hon. Lolo Ehirudu as Chairman of the Congress Committee and Hon. Sa’ad Aboki as head of the Appeal Committee.

Beyond organisational matters, the ADC used the occasion to directly address growing rumours of a possible political alliance with prominent national figures. The party categorically dismissed claims linking it to Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, and former President Goodluck Jonathan.

“The National Leadership reiterates its unwavering commitment to the principles of internal democracy, transparency, and strict adherence to the party’s constitution,” the communique stated, urging members and the public to “disregard and ignore” all reports of external political alignments. The party stressed that its focus remains on building “a strong, independent, and ideologically driven platform.”

The ADC also emphasised that only duly registered and financially up-to-date members would be eligible to vote or contest in its congresses and internal elections, reinforcing its claim of commitment to internal order and party discipline.

By distancing itself from Nigeria’s most recognisable political heavyweights, the party appears determined to project itself as an independent alternative within the country’s democratic space—one that is not defined by elite coalitions or personality-driven politics.

As speculation continues over emerging alliances ahead of future elections, observers are asking: Why is the ADC rejecting any association with established political figures? Is the party positioning itself as a third-force movement, or is this a strategic move to consolidate its base before engaging in broader negotiations? And could this internal reorganisation reshape opposition politics in Nigeria ahead of 2027?

The ADC insists its direction is clear: no external alliances, strict internal democracy, and a people-centred political platform—a stance that may test both its independence and its appeal in Nigeria’s highly competitive political landscape.

Enugu Allocates ₦30 Billion for School Feeding in 260 Smart Schools Despite Most Buildings Still Under Construction

Enugu State has earmarked ₦30 billion in its 2026 budget for a school feeding programme targeting 260 Smart Schools, as part of Governor Peter Mbah’s initiative to improve child nutrition and learning outcomes. Critics, however, have raised concerns as less than 20% of the schools are fully constructed, with many still at foundation or skeletal stages. Experts warn that rolling out feeding programmes before schools are operational may lead to inefficiencies, waste, and inequity. Officials maintain that feeding will be phased, prioritizing functional schools and expanding as construction progresses, while integrating nutritional support with ongoing infrastructure development.

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Enugu Police Bust Interstate Robbery Syndicate, Recover Stolen Trucks and Toyota Highlander Jeep From Aba, Lagos

The Enugu State Police Command has dismantled an interstate vehicle theft syndicate, arresting multiple suspects and recovering stolen vehicles, including two Mack trucks and a Toyota Highlander Jeep. Investigations revealed that the trucks were stolen from Aba in Abia State, while the SUV was stolen from Isolo, Lagos State, before being moved to Enugu for resale.
Police arrested suspects Okenwa Chinedu, a truck mechanic from Aba, and Adaka Emmanuel, a scrap dealer, in connection with the stolen trucks. Separately, Emmanuel Chukwu was apprehended while attempting to sell the stolen Toyota Highlander. The recovered vehicles have been returned to their rightful owners, while investigations continue to track other syndicate members.
The Enugu Police Commissioner, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, commended officers for their swift response and urged residents to provide credible intelligence to aid ongoing crime-fighting efforts. The command reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property through aggressive crime-fighting strategies.

#EnuguPolice #VehicleTheft #InterstateRobbery #NigeriaCrime #PoliceRecovery #StolenVehicles #SecurityAlert #NigeriaNews

Opinion: SKC Ogbonnia Exposes Tinubu’s Indifference to Nigeria’s Security Crisis Amid Trump Threat

In a compelling opinion piece titled “Nigeria Is Dead”, political analyst Bayo Oluwasanmi and commentator SKC Ogbonnia criticize President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s ongoing security crisis. The authors highlight widespread atrocities by Boko Haram, Fulani terrorists, and bandits, including reports of civilians witnessing family members being murdered.

According to Ogbonnia, Tinubu prioritized politics over national security, focusing on propaganda, foreign trips, and protection of VIPs while neglecting citizens’ safety. The regime allegedly displayed complicity in the insurgency, with high-budget allocations failing to curb insecurity.

The narrative shifted only after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military action against Nigeria for failing to address terrorism effectively. Following Trump’s warning, Tinubu reportedly redirected resources, ordered redeployment of security personnel from VIP protection to national security duties, and initiated plans to tackle insurgent hideouts.

Ogbonnia concludes that Tinubu’s prior inaction, political calculation, and indifference amount to a gross abuse of office, making his continued presidency an existential threat to Nigeria. The piece warns that without electoral reforms and accountability, the 2027 elections may favor Tinubu despite the country’s deep-seated crises.

Author: SKC Ogbonnia, former APC Presidential Aspirant, Ugbo, Enugu State, Nigeria.

BREAKING: APC Senator Kelvin Chukwu Caught on Video Assaulting Constituent During Football Tournament in Enugu as Security Operatives Look On

A serving senator of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kelvin Chukwu, representing Enugu East Senatorial District, has come under intense public scrutiny after video footage emerged showing him physically assaulting a constituent during a football competition in Enugu State. The incident, which occurred during the final match of a community football tournament organised by the lawmaker on January 3, 2026, was exclusively obtained by SaharaReporters.

The videos show Senator Chukwu visibly angry, engaging in a heated confrontation with the constituent before pursuing him outside the football pitch and slapping him, while armed security operatives attached to the senator reportedly watched without intervening. Another clip also captured one of the senator’s security aides assaulting the same individual, who was later arrested and detained despite being the victim of the attack.

Eyewitnesses alleged that the assault followed a minor disagreement during the match, accusing the senator of staging the football competition mainly for political reasons ahead of upcoming elections. The incident has sparked outrage, raising serious concerns about abuse of power, police conduct, and the role of security personnel in protecting public office holders rather than citizens.

Senator Chukwu, who recently defected from the Labour Party to the APC, was elected in 2023 following the assassination of his elder brother, Oyibo Chukwu. The latest development has reignited debates about accountability, political violence, and the treatment of constituents by elected officials in Nigeria.

Jihadist Fulani Bandits Responsible for Over 70% of Violent Attacks on Nigerian Communities and Churches in 2025 – InterSociety Report Warns of Grave Threat to National Unity

A new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (InterSociety) has revealed that jihadist Fulani bandits and herdsmen were responsible for more than 70 per cent of violent attacks on Christian communities and places of worship across Nigeria in 2025. The civil rights group warned that the scale, coordination, and persistence of the violence pose a serious threat to Nigeria’s national unity, sovereignty, and constitutional secularism.

According to the report, mass killings and church destructions have been systematic and well-coordinated since June 2015, with Christian communities in the Middle Belt, North-East, Southern Kaduna, parts of Kebbi, Katsina, Ondo State, and Eha-Amufu in Enugu State bearing the brunt of the attacks. InterSociety accused successive Nigerian governments of presiding over what it described as an “ethno-religiously polarised state,” alleging that violence against Christians has intensified under official watch.

The organisation claimed that jihadist Fulani bandits and herdsmen have emerged as the most widespread and deadly terror groups in Nigeria, allegedly carrying out attacks framed around “convert to Islam or die” campaigns. It further alleged that controversial government policies such as RUGA settlements, grazing reserves, and ranching initiatives indirectly enabled armed herders to settle among indigenous Christian populations.

InterSociety also raised concerns over forest security, questioning how armed groups gained access to detailed forest location data after a reported 2015 forest-mapping exercise by the Nigerian Army. Despite the grim findings, the group said international pressure helped save at least 600 Christian lives and dozens of churches in 2025, crediting advocacy on religious freedom and diplomatic interventions.

The report singled out U.S. President Donald Trump for what it described as interventions that helped avert further attacks during the Christmas and New Year period, while also praising the United States and Canada for their roles in defending religious freedom in Nigeria. At the same time, InterSociety criticised the silence of some Nigerian Christian political leaders and called for urgent domestic and international action to prevent further destabilisation of Africa’s most populous nation.

Wabara Denies Dumping PDP for ADC Amid 2027 Election Speculations

Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has denied claims that he defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 elections. The rumours stemmed from a viral photo of Wabara with Peter Obi and ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, which circulated on social media. Wabara clarified that the image was taken in 2025 at Obasanjo’s Abeokuta residence and unrelated to any recent political event in Enugu. He accused detractors of spreading “fake news” to undermine him but reaffirmed his loyalty to the PDP, pledging to work toward restoring the party as the ruling national party in 2027. The incident highlights ongoing confusion and factional disputes surrounding Peter Obi’s defection from the Labour Party to the ADC.

Governor Mbah Holds Strategic Meeting to Reposition Igbos in Nigeria political space

Governor Peter Mbah has held a strategic closed door meeting, with some prominent Igbo leaders, to discuss the position of Igbos in Nigeria's political arrangements.

Chika Ugwu reports that the meeting which was held in Amechi Awkunanu Enugu, had in attendance, the former Governor of Old Anambra State,Senator Jim Nwobodo and Senator Orji Uzo Kalu.

As political alignments and realignments continue ahead of 2027 general elections,the closed door meeting is part of renewed efforts by leaders in the South East to forge a united front, and reposition Igbos effectively in Nigeria's political equation.

Briefing Journalists at the end of the meeting, Elder Statesman, Jim Nwobodo said the consultative and reflective engagement was driven by the desire to end ambiguity surrounding the place of the Igbos in NATIONAL affairs, stressing thatthe Igbos must have a clearly defined and respected place in the country's power structure.

The Political leaders emphasized the need for unity,identifying internal division as a major weapon that can weaken the region's influence at the National level.

They however noted that the conversation will be expanded to include other leaders to ensure that the Igbos remain relevant and strategically positioned in Nigeria's political space.

MURIC Demands Arrest of Nigerian for Inciting Kidnap and Kill of Igbo Muslims

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Maazi Kanayo over alleged incitement against Igbo Muslims in Southeastern Nigeria. According to MURIC Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, Kanayo circulated an audio clip on TikTok urging the kidnapping and killing of Igbo Muslims in Enugu, Ebonyi, and Imo states.

MURIC highlighted that some Igbo Muslims are traditional rulers, raising concerns about potential communal unrest. The organisation urged security agencies, including the DSS and Nigerian Police, to act swiftly to protect lives, emphasizing that every minute counts in preventing harm.

Labour Party Hails Peter Obi’s Defection to ADC as ‘Blessing,’ Apologises to Nigerians for 2023 Ticket

The Labour Party has described Peter Obi’s defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a “liberation” and a “blessing” for the party. In a statement on December 31, 2025, signed by National Publicity Secretary Obiora Ifoh, the party also apologised to Nigerians for presenting what it termed an “unfitting” presidential candidate in 2023.

The statement blamed Obi and Abia State Governor Alex Otti for internal party crises, accusing them of fostering an insurrection against the party’s leadership. It noted that Obi’s defection event in Enugu was largely boycotted by prominent political and traditional figures and suggested this signals the end of his future presidential or vice-presidential ambitions.

The Labour Party further accused Obi of misleading the South East during the 2023 elections, resulting in political marginalisation under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The party pledged to present a rebranded Labour Party with a candidate capable of restoring Nigeria to its “glorious days.”

2027 Election: Five Major Advantages of Peter Obi’s Defection From Labour Party to ADC as Opposition Coalition Gathers Momentum

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election, a move widely seen as a major boost for the opposition coalition challenging the ruling APC. Obi announced his decision on December 31, 2025, at a political rally held at the Nike Lake Resort in Enugu State, alongside many of his loyal supporters popularly known as “Obidients.”

Analysts say Obi’s entry into the ADC offers several advantages. First, it strengthens the emerging national coalition against the APC by uniting two of the strongest opposition figures from the 2023 polls under one platform. Second, the move expands Obi’s political reach beyond the Labour Party’s base, especially into northern Nigeria where the ADC is gaining traction, while consolidating support in the Southeast.

Third, Obi’s defection helps present a unified opposition front, as the ADC has been adopted as the coalition platform for major opposition leaders ahead of 2027. Fourth, the decision is viewed as a sign of political maturity and flexibility, preserving the momentum Obi built among young voters while positioning him strategically within a broader alliance.

Finally, Obi’s move strengthens his bargaining power within the coalition, opening the door for negotiations around power-sharing arrangements, including the possibility of a vice-presidential slot on a joint ticket. Overall, the defection marks a significant realignment in Nigeria’s political landscape as opposition forces intensify preparations for the 2027 election.

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