The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested six robbery suspects that specialized in snatching motorcycles at gunpoint in Enugu metropolis. Spokesman of the Command, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Enugu. Ndukwe said: “Following complaint against the principal suspect (name withheld) that he snatched the complainant’s motorcycle on … Read more
Dangote Group has in the last five years invested over N63bn in the South East with the purchase of over 3,500 units of locally assembled Shacman trucks at the production plant of Anambra Motor Manufacturing Company (ANAMMCO), Enugu. The order was delivered over a period of five years after Dangote Group signed an agreement with … Read more
Statistics show that over 10 million people lack decent toilets and handwashing facilities and even 55 million Nigerians do not have access to clean water. In this vein, the Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi who had earlier launched an initiative , Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), yesterday declared a state of emergency on the sector. … Read more
At least eleven political parties have adopted to support the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the February 29 local government council elections in the state. The opposition parties said their reason for the adoption of the ruling party in the state was because of the long-existing understanding between them and the PDP The opposition Parties … Read more
Youths in their hundreds have taken to the street to protest against the second term ambition of the chairman of Nsukka Local Government area of Enugu state, Chief Patrick Omeje. The youths lamented the bad leadership of the council boss while chanting chorus songs and carrying placards to show their dissatisfaction. They also called on … Read more
No fewer than five petroleum stations and nine pumps have been sealed and penalised by the Department of Petroleum Resources in Enugu State for upscaling their pumps beyond the negligible range of 0.2. The clampdown was during a routine surveillance exercise by the agency within the Enugu metropolis to identify stations that hoard products and … Read more
As Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has called on Nigerians to take advantage of the religious event to offer special prayers for sustained peace, unity and progress of the country. Gov. Ugwuanyi, in a message, felicitated with his fellow Christian faithful, wishing ‘Ndi Enugu’ and indeed all … Read more
The executive Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, in the bid to tackle the affordable housing deficit in the state has constituted the Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC) board. Ugwuanyi also appointed Justus Nwabueze Ugwu as Chairman of the newly constituted board. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, disclosed this … Read more
Head of the Enugu Electricity Distribution’s (EEDC) Communication Department, Mr Emeka Ezeh on Monday confirmed the vandalism of Enugu-Ukwu 33 KV line resulting into power outage in nine communities respectively. In a statement, Ezeh said the vandalism on its installation was carried out early Sunday . He said that valuable equipment was carted away from … Read more
A former APC stalwart, Lawrence Ezeh, has led about 20,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State to the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP). Ezeh and his followers were received by the Governor of the state, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. The Governor said: “Enugu State PDP is one united family. You left and you are now … Read more
– Enugu Police said that it intensified effort in the rescue of the kidnapped Priest – The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ebere Amaraizu, the Force said that “the priest was allegedly abducted on Monday at about 5.50pm near the gate of the seminary as he was driving out of the premises – The state … Read more
– One Sunday Ebubechukwu in Enugu has claimed that his male genital organ has become weak after a handshake with a suspect identified as Anayo – The police command in Enugu state in its reaction to the issue said investigation was being carried out on the incident – The suspect was said to be receiving … Read more
– Man Loses Genital Organ In Enugu After Handshake With A Physically-Challenged Man The Police Command in Enugu State is investigating a complaint of alleged disappearance of male genital organ by Mr Sunday Ebubechukwu after a handshake with a suspect identified as Anayo. The suspect was given the beating of his life by passers-by after … Read more
The Police Command in Enugu State has said that no life was lost in the collapsed three storey building under construction in Enugu metropolis The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ebere Amaraizu, said this in a statement in Enugu on Friday. Amaraizu said that the incident took place on Wednesday around Monarch Avenue axis of … Read more
– Police command in Enugu state is doing everything possible to prevent reprisal attacks by residents and its environs on South African businesses – The command had increased patrol in the state especially within the state metropolis The Police Command in Enugu State has beefed up security in the state over possible reprisal attacks by … Read more
The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested a notorious gun manufacturer, Cyprian Eze, 69, who allegedly specialises in fabricating firearms and supplying to criminals in the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer (CPRO), SP Ebere Amaraizu, said in a statement on Tuesday in Enugu that the suspect was tracked down and arrested on Monday. … Read more
Following the Thursday’s killing of a priest in Enugu State, the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev Dr. Callistus Onaga, has called on the government to as a matter of urgency flush out “bad Fulanis” from the state. Ekohotblog reported that Rev. Fr. Paul Offu, aged 49, was murdered by unknown gunmen suspected to … Read more
The Catholic Parish Priest of St. James the Greater Parish, Ugbawka, in Enugu state, Rev FR Paul Offu is dead. He was reportedly shot by suspected herdsmen on Thursday, August 1. Late Rev FR Paul Offu, Parish Priest of St. James the Greater Parish, UgbawkaDisclosing this via its facebook handle, (@EnuguDiocese), the diocese of Enugu … Read more
The estranged wife of ex-governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State, Clara, on Monday told an FCT High Court in Apo, that she fled from her husband’s home over fears for her life. Clara revealed during cross-examination by the counsel for the former governor, Paul Onyia, in the petition filed by Chime for the dissolution of … Read more
Nigeria’s oldest prisoner, Pa Celestine Egbohuche, 101, who was imprisoned at the Enugu Maximum Prison has finally regained his freedom after spending over 19 years in custody. He was released on Thursday to his only surviving daughter, Miss Chisom Celestine through the advocacy of a non-governmental organisation, Global Society for Anti-corruption, who had been pushing … Read more