Governor Yusuf has received firm backing from the NNPP as the party throws its weight behind the Kano governor amid a growing political face-off with former presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Kwankwaso has been ruled out of the 2027 presidential race on the NNPP platform, as the party insists its ticket is open only to bona fide members following unresolved internal disputes.
Ajuji has been re-elected unopposed as National Chairman of the NNPP at the party’s national convention in Abuja, with leaders pledging victory in 2027.
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.
The Yobe State Government has adopted a comprehensive flood preparedness plan targeting more than 126,000 vulnerable households as part of efforts to strengthen disaster response and climate resilience across high-risk communities.
The United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting durable solutions for displaced persons in Nigeria, focusing on long-term recovery, social inclusion, livelihoods, and sustainable development.