Strengthening Peter Obi in Anambra empowers him to approach 2027 from a strong home base rather than remain politically isolated. This reflective column explores why Ndi Anambra must choose a governor who aligns with Obi’s national mission. There is a vital point that it appears Anambra stakeholders are overlooking. Are they preparing for the November […]

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Southeast Misses Airpeace MRO Facility
Lagos celebrates Nigeria’s biggest MRO facility, while the Southeast counts the cost of lost jobs, forex savings, and investments.
Why the Southeast Lost Nigeria’s Biggest MRO Project to Lagos
Investigations expose how land disputes and poor leadership cost the Southeast Airpeace’s world-class MRO facility, now about to boost Lagos
About NAFEST 2025
About NAFEST 2025 – All eyes are on Enugu which plays host to NAFEST, National Festival of Arts and Culture. Scheduled for November 22–29, 2025, NAFEST is easily one of Nigeria’s most significant cultural events. Enugu expects to welcome thousands of Nigerians at the week-long celebration, themed “Connected Culture,” Africa’s biggest cultural Olympics. The organisers […]
Why Nigerian journalists struggle with image promotion
A reflection on why Nigerian journalists struggle with image promotion, contrasting Enugu coverage by editors and the Nigerian Bar Association. The two major national conventions that held in Enugu City laid bare the paradox of journalism in Nigeria—particularly why Nigerian journalists struggle with image promotion. When the editors’ guild converged on the Coal City, everyone […]
Enugu’s Growing Culture of Silence
Enugu Metro intervenes on Enugu’s growing culture of silence with solution-driven journalism that champions resolution of issues that affect daily life. A Silent Threat to Democracy A disturbing culture of silence is growing and spreading across communities in Enugu State – and within government itself. If left unchecked, this silent acquiescence could derail Governor Peter […]
Enugu Smart Schools on Broken Foundations
Broken Foundations: Contents An Enugu Metro Investigation by OGBUAGU ANIKWE, with reports from Regis Amauche, Zik Ogbuagu, Jane-Frances Onyema, and Amechi Chidiogor A Grand Vision on Shaky Foundations Enugu Governor Peter Mbah’s Smart Green Schools promise a digital learning revolution in Enugu State is rising on broken foundations. But weak oversight, poor contractor practices, and […]
Nigergas revives Enugu’s industrialization dreams
Our analyst dives deep into how the resurrection of Nigergas company at Emene, a hitherto wasting asset, revives Enugu’s industrialization dreams. For more than three decades, the once-busy Nigergas Company Limited in Emene stood silent—a decaying reminder of the industrial promise Eastern Nigeria once held. Yesterday, Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State broke the silence. […]
Pascal Dozie’s silence became a loud protest
A reflection on the one time that late Pascal Dozie’s silence recommendation became a loud protest against Landmark Beach’s demolition. I still hear Ndaa Pascal Dozie’s voice in my head – weak, deliberate, and yet laced with the clarity of a man who had seen everything there was to see in Nigeria’s corporate and political […]
Obituary: Judge Frank Caprio, the world’s kindest judge
This is an obituary of Judge Frank Caprio, adjudged the world’s kindest judge, who passed on today, Wednesday 20 August. The beloved jurist of Caught in Providence is remembered for turning the courtroom into a classroom of empathy. Today, Enugu Metro joins the world in mourning the passing of Judge Frank Caprio, who died peacefully […]