A pro-Peter Mbah support group, Tomorrow Is Here Movement, has unveiled campaign vehicles, uniforms, musical instruments, public address systems and other mobilisation materials ahead of the 2027 governorship election, declaring its readiness to intensify grassroots advocacy for the governor’s second-term bid.

Speaking during the unveiling ceremony in Enugu on Tuesday, the Convener of the group, Hon. Tony Okonkwo, said the initiative was part of the movement’s contribution towards sustaining support for Governor Mbah, whom he described as a transformational leader deserving of another term in office.

Okonkwo explained that the newly unveiled vehicles were donated by public-spirited individuals and organisations impressed by the governor’s performance in governance and leadership.

He expressed appreciation to supporters of the project, including Fontana Group of Companies, former Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Chairman of Igboeze South Local Government Area, Barr. Ferdinand Ukwueze, the management of Tribu Hotel, and several other contributors for their support.

According to him, the movement would deploy the vehicles, musical instruments and public address systems to promote awareness of the achievements of the Mbah administration and mobilise support for the governor when the official campaign season begins.

“We are thinking ahead and preparing for the future. We have already launched a state-of-the-art band and today we are unveiling vehicles, musical instruments, public address systems and uniforms for the project. These resources will be put to good use in advancing our vision and communicating the achievements of this administration,” he said.

The convener commended members and supporters of the movement for embracing what he described as Governor Mbah’s bold vision for Enugu State, adding that the administration’s projects and programmes were already transforming lives across the state.

He cited the government’s investments in education, security, infrastructure, youth empowerment, women’s economic development and transportation as evidence of what he termed “purposeful leadership.”

“Wherever you look, you can see signature projects and legacy programmes that are changing lives. From smart schools and free education to improved security, economic growth, infrastructure development and youth empowerment, the governor has created opportunities for the people,” Okonkwo stated.

He urged residents who were yet to identify with the movement to join what he described as a people-driven initiative, insisting that Governor Mbah remained the best candidate to continue the state’s development trajectory.

Following the unveiling, thousands of supporters embarked on a road procession across major parts of Enugu metropolis to sensitise residents on voter participation and the need to register for future elections.

The procession moved through Ogui Road, New Haven, Independence Layout, Emene, New Layout, Obeagu, Asata, Maryland, Coal Camp and GRA, attracting enthusiastic responses from residents who joined the rally and expressed support for Mbah’s re-election.

Okonkwo further added that the awareness campaign was aimed at deepening political participation and consolidating public support for the administration’s development agenda.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats and ordered the immediate release of N10 billion as emergency intervention funding.

The fund will strengthen the operational preparedness of the National Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and support critical national public health emergency response activities.

A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, explained that the Presidential Task Force on Ebola will be chaired by the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, with membership drawn from relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and State representatives.

Ebola has recently resurfaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, both neighbouring countries.

According to the statement, “The President’s approval followed a stakeholder meeting convened under the chairmanship of the Chief of Staff to review Nigeria’s preparedness and develop strategies against the possible importation of Ebola into Nigeria.”

Other critical stakeholders at the meeting included representatives from the Ministry of Interior, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Lagos State Government, and others.

President Tinubu also directed all States hosting international airports and international border corridors, as well as relevant MDAs, to submit their plans, funding requirements and intervention needs for consideration and coordinated implementation.

Additional measures to be put in place by the Task Force are: Intensification of passenger screening at all international airports, including enhanced temperature checks and crowd-control protocols; Enhanced monitoring of passengers arriving through high-risk airline routes including Air Uganda, Rwanda Air, Air Tanzania, Air Angola, Kenya Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines; and Immediate activation of referral and isolation centres at Lagos and Abuja international airports, with other airports to follow.

Others include: Mandatory activation of QR code-based pre-arrival health declaration systems for passengers originating from or transiting through designated high-risk countries, and disinfection of departure halls, cargoes, baggage areas, and airport facilities as precautionary environmental measures.

The President mandated that the advisory group consult with security, diplomatic, and aviation bodies with a view to regulating flights from affected and designated high-risk countries.

The Task Force is further directed to designate specific airports or terminals for high-risk flights to enable controlled screening and isolation procedures, and to consider adjusting flight timings to minimise interaction between high-risk passengers and others.

A Nigerian Army officer and at least six soldiers were reportedly killed on Monday evening after troops came under a deadly ambush by suspected terrorists during a patrol operation in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The attack occurred amid intensified military operations that have, in recent weeks, significantly degraded the operational capabilities of armed groups operating within the Kaduna-Zaria corridor and surrounding communities.

It was gathered from security sources that the troops had earlier embarked on a routine operational patrol following a series of successful clearance missions that led to the neutralisation of several terrorist kingpins and their foot soldiers in the area.

Sources disclosed that the soldiers were returning from the operation when they were ambushed by heavily armed attackers, triggering a fierce exchange of gunfire.

Although the troops reportedly fought back and inflicted casualties on the attackers, the ambush resulted in the loss of one officer and six soldiers.

The latest incident has come as a surprise to security observers, given the recent gains recorded by troops operating under the 1 Division Nigerian Army in the area.

Over the past few weeks, security forces have sustained aggressive patrols, intelligence-driven raids, anti-kidnapping operations and clearance missions across communities along the Kaduna-Zaria Expressway and adjoining forests.

A security operative told PRNigeria that the operations led to the elimination of several bandit leaders, disruption of criminal hideouts, rescue of kidnapped victims, arrests of gunrunners and a noticeable reduction in attacks on commuters and residents.

Chikun is a large, densely populated, and rapidly urbanising local government area in central Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in Kujama, though much of its economic activity and development are closely linked to the expanding Kaduna metropolis. The area has remained a major hotspot for armed banditry and kidnappings, prompting sustained military operations led by Nigerian Army troops. As a result, Chikun continues to be one of the key focal points for national security deployments in the North‑West region.

The ambush underscores the continuing threat posed by armed groups despite recent military successes and highlights the determination of security forces to sustain pressure on criminal networks operating in the region.

As of the time of filing this report, military authorities had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.

However, sources indicated that reinforcement operations had been launched in the area, while efforts were ongoing to track down the attackers and prevent further security breaches.

The attack comes at a time when security agencies have intensified coordinated operations across Kaduna and neighbouring states to dismantle terrorist and bandit enclaves and restore lasting peace along major transportation routes.