Gov Peter Mbah salutes his Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Kingsley T. Udeh, on elevation to the Inner Bar. Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has congratulated Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Kingsley T. Udeh, on his elevation to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). He described the honour […]
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Jide Courage is a pseudonym for a veteran journalist and editor who writes for Enugu Metro and other Nigerian newspapers and websites.
Posted inPolitics
Shadow Government Plan by Utomi Unconstitutional, Court Rules
A Federal High Court rules as unconstitutional the plan by political economist, Prof Pat Utomi, to establish a shadow government. Justice James Omotosho held that the proposal was unknown to Nigerian law and inconsistent with the presidential system of government. The judgement, delivered today, 29 September 2025, at Abuja therefore forbade Utomi and his associates […]
Posted inCulture & Lifestyle
Hilda Baci breaks Guinness World Record with largest pot of jollof rice
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci breaks new Guinness World Record for cooking and serving thousands from the largest pot of jollof rice. The massive dish, confirmed by Guinness World Records (GWR) yesterday, Monday, 15 September 2025, weighed an astonishing 8,780 kilograms. She accomplished the feat in partnership with food brand Gino during a vibrant public event […]
Posted inNafest 2025
Experience Enugu’s Vibrant Culture
Get set to experience Enugu’s vibrant culture in a grand national festival that features music, dance, cuisine, art, and tradition. This November, Enugu—the Coal City—will transform into Nigeria’s cultural capital as it hosts the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST 2025). The festival, also known as Nigeria’s “Cultural Olympics,” holds from November 22 to […]
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How Nigeria can lead Africa’s culture-creative economy hub
Nigeria needs to exploit its young population, creativity, and global reach to lead Africa’s culture and creative economy hub. Professor Lyndsay Duthie of the University for the Creative Arts, UK gave the suggestion at the Second Culture and Creative Economy Summit. The National Council on Arts and Culture (NCAC) hosted the Summit at Enugu, Nigeria […]
Posted inMoving Around
Enugu City Postal Codes
The Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) assigned numeric postal codes to Enugu City locations and districts, same as other Nigerian cities ENUGU URBAN DISTRICTS POSTCODE LGA Abakpa Nike 400213 Enugu East Achara Layout 400242 Enugu South Army Barracks/82 Div 400212 Enugu North Awkunanaw 400252 Enugu South China Town 400211 Enugu North Coal Camp/Ogbete 400205 Enugu North […]
Posted inVisit Enugu
Enugu, Coal City, and 042 brand names and their origins
Apart from Enugu City, residents identify the capital of Enugu State with two other brand identifiers – Coal City, and 042. What are the origins of these names which are not indigenous to the people that first lived in this area? In the Beginning Enugu began as a coal mining settlement, carved from the farmlands […]
Posted inBusiness
Nigergas returns to Business after Mbah’s makeover
Nigergas Resurrected and returns to business as Enugu gets readies to reap economic gains from the dormant gas plant. Enugu State has revived the Nigergas Company Limited in Emene. After more than 30 years of inactivity, it marks a major milestone in the state’s industrial revival agenda. Governor Peter Mbah unveiled the revamped facility today, […]
Posted inThe Explainer
INEC Declares Labour Winner in Enugu South Rerun Stalemate
After four failed attempts, INEC has finally declared Labour’s Bright Ngene winner of the Enugu South rerun election, ending months of political deadlock
Posted inEulogy
Enugu adopts 109 ex-Rangers players, retires No. 5 Jersey
To honour football icon Christian Chukwu, Enugu State Government assumes responsibility for welfare of 109 surviving Enugu Rangers International members. Governor Peter Mbah gave the undertaking Tuesday at a Night of Tributes for Chukwu, who died last month, aged 73. Enugu State Government’s decision to take over the upkeep of the 109 surviving ex-Rangers players […]