NPFL Matchday 7 results are in. See every score, Bendel Insurance's 4-1 win, Rangers' victory and Rivers United's unbeaten run. Read the full roundup.

…as 2,101 corps members take oath in Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called on Nigerians to build a country that earns the patriotism of its young people and makes migration a choice rather than an escape from hardship. Mbah spoke in Awgu during the swearing-in ceremony for National Youth Service Corps members […] The post Mbah urges Nigeria to make ‘japa’ a choice, not escape appeared first on Tribune Online.

A 30-year-old man, Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel, has told the Enugu State Police Command how he allegedly killed his 27-year-old girlfriend, Chinyere Rosemary Ugwu, following an argument over HIV. The suspect gave the account during an interview with the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, which was shared on his social media platforms on Friday. The police identified the deceased as a graduate of Medical Laboratory Science from the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, who recently completed her National Youth Service Corps programme.

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has pardoned and commuted the sentences of 13 inmates. The decision comes ahead of Nigeria’s 66th independence anniversary. The governor exercised his power of Prero… · Photo : Mba Joshua Chidiebere · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia

Enugu Rangers striker, Godwin Obaje, marked his 100th Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) goal as the Flying Antelopes secured a 1-0 away win over Warri Wolves in a rescheduled fixture on Wednesday. Obaje scored the only goal of the match in Ozoro, with his decisive strike also taking Rangers to the top of the NPFL […] The post Obaje marks 100th NPFL goal appeared first on Sporting Tribune.

ABUJA, October 1 (Naija247news) — The Federal Government has begun discussions with electricity distribution companies on plans to establish dedicated energy zones capable of providing round-the-clock electricity to major commercial and industrial demand centres, beginning with the Lagos axis, Abuja-Kaduna-Kano corridor and Enugu-Port Harcourt axis. The initiative is aimed at addressing one of the electricity market’s persistent constraints: the inability of the distribution segment to absorb available power and reliably deliver it to consumers, particularly in areas with concentrated commercial and industrial demand.

Prospective corps members of the 2026 Batch C Stream I who boarded buses at Samonda, Ibadan, on their way to orientation camps in Abia, Imo and Enugu states have reportedly been kidnapped. Two buses reportedly filled with prospective corps members travelling to NYSC orientation camps were said to have been attacked, with the exact location of the incident yet to be established.

What began as a disturbing report about a decomposing body found inside a toilet in Enugu has now taken on a deeply personal dimension for the family of Chinyere Susan Ugwu. Chinyere, from Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, was the young woman whose remains were discovered at an apartment in Olympic Layout, One-Day area of the state. According to the Enugu State Police Command, Chinyere was allegedly killed on September 19 before her body was wrapped in nylon and concealed inside the toilet.

The Nigeria Premier Football League continues its 2026/27 season on Wednesday with the second round of matches, as clubs across the country look to build on their opening weekend results. Enyimba welcome Oluyole Warriors in one of the standout fixtures of the day, while Warri Wolves take on Enugu Rangers International in another eagerly awaited clash. Elsewhere, Katsina United host Rivers United as all three matches get under way on Wednesday afternoon.

NPFL Matchday 2 results: Enyimba beat Shooting Stars 4-2, while Enugu Rangers hit top spot and Rivers United moved second after a 1-1 draw with Katsina United

📖 Stormy Pitch at Enugu Campus When a sudden downpour threatens Adaeze's big presentation, a Lagos suya queen and a village elder team up to turn darkness into a dazzling showcase of hustle and wisdo

Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has charged the newly sworn-in chairmen of the 17 local government areas in the state to immediately commence work, stressing that the local government system is not a passive arm of government in the state, but an active partner in the development agenda of the state government. Mbah gave the charge following the swearing-in of the newly elected local government chairmen and vice chairmen at Government House, Enugu.

The Customary Court of Appeal in Enugu State has declared the Enugu State Executive Order No. 1 of 2025 ineffective in removing the jurisdiction of Customary Courts over rural land disputes. The ruling is a setback to the land administration policy of Governor Peter Mbah’s government, which had designated several rural areas as urban areas under the executive order. The unanimous judgment was delivered by the President of the Customary Court of Appeal, Justice G.

The African Democratic Congress has accused the Enugu State government of imposing a N25,000 levy on haulage trucks operating in the old Nsukka zone, a move the party claims is driving up costs for traders and consumers alike. The levy specifically targets trucks loading or offloading goods at Obollo-Afor Market in Udenu Local Government Area, collected by the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service.

Fresh legal questions emerge over Chijioke Ugwu’s membership registration after Supreme Court restores party-register provisionsBy Our Correspondent Fresh legal questions have emerged over the Peoples Democratic Party's 2027 governorship ticket in Enugu State following the Supreme Court's restoration of key provisions of the Electoral Act dealing with political party membership registers and the conduct of primaries. The questions centre on Chief Chijioke Peter Ugwu, who was recently announced by the PDP governorship candidate, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, as his running mate.

Defending champions Enugu Rangers suffered their first defeat of the Nigeria Premier Football League season on Sunday, falling 2-0 to Ikorodu City in the standout result of Matchday 6. Goals from Aderemi Adeoye and Ikechukwu Junior sealed a famous victory for the Lagos club, their first-ever NPFL win over the Flying Antelopes, and brought Rangers' unbeaten start to a halt. The defeat leaves the champions playing catch-up on the early pacesetters after six rounds of the 2026/27 campaign.

Enugu Air has announced the launch of a new regional route connecting Enugu to Douala, marking a significant step in expanding its network across Africa. The airline, led by Governor Mbah, aims to pos… · Photo : Minister-president · CC BY · Flickr

Governors and media professionals gathered in Enugu for a review of recent state projects. More than 300 editors and media executives participated in the 2026 All Nigerian Editors Conference. The grou… · Photo : Mugikun · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia