Roberts Orji

The Onitsha Royal Palace has announced October 16, 2026, as the date for the annual Ofala Festival, unveiling a theme centred on resilience, progress and cultural renewal as preparations begin for one of Nigeria’s most celebrated traditional festivals.

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist in Oji River Local Government Area, recovering a locally made pistol, live ammunition and other exhibits as part of ongoing efforts to combat cultism and violent crime in the state.

The Enugu North Senatorial District by-election commenced peacefully across the six local government areas of the zone, but voter turnout remained low in many polling units despite the early arrival of electoral materials and the presence of security personnel.

Enugu State has won the Infrastructure Development Competitiveness Award and Outstanding Performance in Internally Generated Revenue Award at the 2025 BusinessDay States Competitiveness and Investment Readiness Awards, with officials attributing the recognition to ongoing reforms and infrastructure investments under Governor Peter Mbah’s administration.

The Federal Government and Enugu State Government are working to launch direct cargo flights between Enugu and Guangzhou, China, by December 2026, a move expected to boost trade and position Enugu as a major logistics hub in Southeast Nigeria.