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  Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, on Monday officially launched the First Phase of the Abia Green Shuttle Electric Bus Service, with the unveiling of 20 Electric Buses for public transportation as part of the State’s drive towards sustainable, efficient and modern urban transportation. The buses, which are part of the State’s effort to reduce carbon emissions and promote eco-friendly transportation, will offer free rides to commuters starting tomorrow and are expected to ply major routes in the State including Umuahia, Aba, Umunneochi, Ohafia, Ukwa LGAs   Governor Otti who announced this at the commissioning ceremony, held at the International Conference Center, Umuahia, described the initiative as a bold step towards the future and a deliberate move to align the State with global climate and sustainability goals.   The Governor said the project, which began as a plan to procure Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Buses, was deliberately upgraded to Electric vehicles in line...

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) wishes to inform electricity customers across the South-East region that the recent drop in power supply availability is due to low system frequency, occasioned by gas constraints affecting the Generation Companies. This development has necessitated the load shedding of available energy by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). As a result, this development has impacted energy allocation to EEDC and the daily service level to customers served by its subsidiary companies, namely: MainPower, TransPower, FirstPower, NewEra, and EastLand. In a statement issued by EEDC Group Head, Corporate Communications, Emeka Ezeh, he revealed that efforts are currently being made by critical stakeholders in the electricity supply industry to address this challenge and restore normal power distribution. He said EEDC sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience this situation has caused its esteemed customers and appreciates their patience and unders...

The people of Ihuokpara in Nkanu East Local Government Area will, on Friday, 9th January 2026, roll out the drums in honour of their revered traditional ruler, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Fidelis O. Nwatu, Eze Agabi II of Ihuokpara and Grand Patron of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, as he marks his 50th Coronation Anniversary. The landmark celebration will attract eminent personalities from across Nigeria, including the Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, who will attend as Special Guest of Honour, and former President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Ken Nnamani, who will be the Chairman of the Occasion. The anniversary activities will commence with a High Mass on Friday, 9th January 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Uzam, Ihuokpara, ar 10:00 am, to be officiated by the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Callistus Onaga. A Grand Reception will follow at the Igwebuike Primary School Field, Ihuokpara, where dignitaries, tradition...