LG Election: Protest rocks Nsukka over Chairman’s second term bid
By Chiadikobi Ozor Youths of Nsukka local government area of Enugu state numbering over 1000 took to the streets of the university town in a peaceful protest demanding stoppage of second term bid of the immediate past chairman of the council, Chief Patrick Omeje. The protesting youths chanting sorrowful songs with placards demanded the removal […]
2023: Why S-East must produce president — Meniru, Enugu Monarch
The traditional ruler of Egwu Achi Community in Oji River Local Government Area, Igwe Victor Ezekwesili Meniru, in this interview spoke among others on why the South-East geo-political zone must be allowed to produce the president in 2023 and how Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has been developing Enugu State since he came power in 2015.
Enugu community leaders face contempt charge over town union election
By Dennis Agbo Some leaders of Akama-Oghe Town Union in Ezeagu local government area of Enugu State are now at risk of being committed to prison for refusing to obey an order of Enugu State High court that restrained them from conducting election for a new leadership of the town union in June this year. […]
Youths commend Ugwuanyi on Enugu masterplan
By Dennis Agbo National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Enugu State chapter has commended the courage of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in restoring the original masterplan of the capital city. The youth council said that the future of the state partly lies in the ability of the citizens to obey and respect laws made to regulate […]
Yuletide: Police ban use of fireworks in Enugu
The Police Command in Enugu State has reiterated its ban on the use of fireworks, knockout and bangers this Yuletide. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ebere Amaraizu, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Enugu. Amaraizu noted that the ban was due to their […]
Electricity vandals throw nine Anambra communities into darkness
The Enugu Electricity Distribution (EEDC) on Monday said that about nine communities were affected by the power outage resulting from vandalism of Enugwu-Ukwu 33KV line. Mr Emeka Ezeh, Head of EEDC Communications Department, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Awka. Ezeh said the vandalism on its installation was carried out […]
Christmas: Enugu residents opt for de-stoned local rice as price of imported variant soars
As Christmas approaches, many residents of Enugu State have resorted to buying locally-produced rice due to the high price and scarcity of imported rice.
Tax evasion: Enugu gov’t seals 40 properties
By Dennis Agbo Tax: Enugu State Internal Revenue Service, ESIRS, has sealed no less than 40 business premises in the state for their inability to comply with taxations. Chairman of the ESIRS Board, Mr. Emeka Odo said the service has penciled down 3,000 financial, educational and other related institutions and business concerns that would be […]
Over 30 indigent students benefit from scholarship program in Enugu
MORE than 30 indigent students of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State have benefited from Barrister Sam Otoboeze Foundation, BSOF, 2019 Annual Scholarship Awards.
Enugu masterplan: We won’t succumb to blackmail — ECTDA
By Dennis Agbo ENUGU State Capital Territory Development Authority, ECTDA, has said it will not succumb to blackmail by law offenders whom it alleged are bent on thwarting efforts at restoring decency in town planning regulations in the capital city. Chairman of the ECTDA, Dr. Josef Onoh in a statement on Sunday said the agency’s […]
138 Correctional Centre inmates sit for NECO in Enugu
No fewer than 138 inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service in Enugu Custodial Centre are currently sitting for the 2019 National Examination Council (NECO) November/December examination.
Enugu student emerges BPE’s best essay writer
A student of Girls Secondary School, Abakpa-Nike, Enugu State, Miss Chidiogo Jane Onoh, has emerged the overall winner of the maiden edition of the essay writing competition of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). In a letter to the principal of the school, the Director-General of BPE, Alex A. Okoh, stated that Miss Onoh’s entry […]
Police vows to rescue another abducted Catholic Priest in Nsukka
The Police Command in Enugu State says it has activated the mechanism and heightened efforts to rescue abducted Catholic Priest, Rev.Fr. Malachy Asadu, serving under the Nsukka Catholic Diocese in Enugu State.
NDE takes skills acquisition programmes to rural areas in Enugu
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) said on Tuesday in Enugu that it has taken its various skills acquisition training programmes to rural areas in the state to reach the unemployed. Dr. Chika Onah, the NDE Coordinator in Enugu State, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that devolving the training to the grassroots had […]
Enugu State Govt. to establish cancer screening centres in 3 zones
The Enugu State Government on Tuesday said it had completed plans to establish cancer screening centres in three zones of the state for adequate cancer treatment. Dr. Okechukwu Ossai, the Health Manager, Enugu State Hospital Management Board, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu. READ ALSO: BREAST CANCER: Help […]
Just in: Another Catholic priest kidnapped in Enugu
Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped another Catholic priest, Reverend Father Malachy Asadu in Nsukka, Enugu State on Monday. Fr. Asadu who is the priest of Nsukka Catholic Diocese was kidnapped along Imilike-Nsukka Road while he was said to be returning from a diocesan meeting held at Thereasa Cathedral, Nsukka. READ ALSO: Police confirm release of Catholic […]
