{
  "id": 9153962,
  "title": "Enugu gov names Nollywood’s Eucharia Anunobi, Rachael Okonkwo aides",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/enugu-gov-names-nollywoods-eucharia-anunobi-rachael-okonkwo-aides",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T15:22:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/enugu-gov-names-nollywoods-eucharia-anunobi-rachael-okonkwo-aides/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Enugu State Government has appointed two prominent Nollywood actresses, Rachel Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi, as aides to Governor Peter Mbah. This appointment was announced by the Secretary to the Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia. The new aides will be categorized into Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, and Special Assistants. Okonkwo, known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, has been appointed as Senior Special Assistant on Film and Creative Industry Development. She is a well-known actress, best recognized for her role in the Nkoli Nwa Nsukka film series. Anunobi, a veteran actress, has been appointed Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation for the Enugu-North Zone. Anunobi gained fame in the 1990s and has appeared in over 90 films; she has since transitioned into evangelism. These appointments bring the two actresses into the Enugu State Government, with Okonkwo focusing on the film and creative industry, and Anunobi handling women mobilisation in the Enugu-North zone.",
  "summary": "Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has appointed Nollywood actresses Rachael Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi as aides in his government. Read More: https://punchng.com/enugu-gov-names-nollywoods-eucharia-anunobi-rachael-okonkwo-aides/",
  "key_points": [
    "Eucharia Anunobi appointed Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation",
    "Rachel Okonkwo named Senior Special Assistant on Film and Creative Industry",
    "Appointments made by Enugu State Government's Secretary"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Enugu gov names Nollywood’s Eucharia Anunobi, Rachael Okonkwo aides",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/enugu-gov-names-nollywoods-eucharia-anunobi-rachael-okonkwo-aides-9155679",
        "published": "2026-09-22T15:32:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}