Enugu State
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economy
IPMAN petitions Soludo over demolition of filling station
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has petitioned Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra over the demolition of a part of property belonging to Chris Tee Petroleum Limited. The property is located at Trans-Nkissi Phase 1, along Onitsha/Otuocha Road, Onitsha. In a letter of appeal signed by Mr. Chinedu Anyaso, Chairman of IPMAN, Enugu Depot Community, in charge of…
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economy
Fair: NSITF tasks employers on safety of employees in workplace
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has tasked employers, especially managers of production and service firms, with ensuring the occupational and environmental safety of employees in workplaces throughout the country. The Branch Manager of NSITF, Enugu, Ms. Uzoamaka Oraegbu, gave the task on Monday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as the 35th Enugu International Trade Fair…
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Security
Police begin recruitment process in Anambra, Enugu
The Police Zone 13, comprising Anambra and Enugu States, has announced the venue and time for both General Duty and Specialist Constable recruitment medical screenings for the candidates of the two states. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Ihunwo, in Enugu. Ihunwo said that prospective candidates from Zone…
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General News
Absenteeism: Enugu Govt. queries 164 Civil Servants in Ezeagu LGA
The Enugu State Monitoring Team on Work Attendance and Productivity has directed the issuance of queries to over 164 civil servants in the Ezeagu Council Area of Enugu State for absenteeism. The government also read the riot act to civil servants in the state about being punctual at work. The monitoring team directed the issuance of the queries when it…
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Agriculture
Only registered farmers will receive farm inputs from Enugu Govt. – Commissioner
Mr. Patrick Ubru, the Enugu State Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-industrialization, says only registered farmers will procure subsidised farm inputs from the state government. Ubru disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Enugu. He said the office was opened for farmers in the state to register, especially as the state was preparing for…
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General News
State Police will kill our democracy – ex-DG VON
The former Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr. Osita Okechukwu, has stated that “state police will kill our nascent democracy.”. Okechukwu, a foundation member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), disclosed this to newsmen at the weekend in the Eke community at the burial of the late Chief Bona Udeh, erstwhile Chairman of Udi Local Government Area…
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economy
Gov Mbah urges S’East, S’South chambers of commerce to facilitate usage of ports
Enugu State Governor, Mr. Peter Mbah, has urged chambers of commerce in the South East and South-South to facilitate the usage of various ports in the two regions for commercial businesses. The governor made the call on Friday in Enugu while declaring open the 35th Enugu International Trade Fair. Mbah said the regions should begin lobbying for the opening up…
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economy
Enugu Trade Fair: Artisans decry low patronage ahead of commencement
Some artisans in Enugu State have expressed dismay that they were not being patronised by potential exhibitors at the forthcoming 35th Enugu international trade fair. The artisans said this during an interview by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Tuesday. They said it was unfortunate that they had been going to the trade fair complex in search of…
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Security
Easter: Enugu CP urges residents to celebrate responsibly, report suspected criminals
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr. Kanayo Uzuegbu, has urged residents to celebrate Easter responsibly in peace and love, as exemplified by Jesus Christ. The commissioner also urged residents to report suspected criminals and their activities to the nearest police station or personnel during this festive period. This is contained in an Easter message issued on…
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Health
Exclusive breast feeding increases children’s brain development – Gynaecologist
A gynaecologist with the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu, Dr. Emeka Iloghalu, has said that six months of exclusive breast feeding helps in the brain development of children. Iloghalu stated in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Wednesday that exclusive breast feeding promotes a good relationship between mother and child. He also…
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General News
Gov Mbah signs bill establishing Teaching Hospital into law
On Tuesday, Gov. Peter Peter Mbah of Enugu State signed the Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS) Teaching Hospital Bill into law. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that SUMAS, built by the former governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, is located at Igboeno in Udenu Council Areas of the state. Speaking at the event in…
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Security
NSCDC arrests suspected armed robber in Enugu, recovers pistol, expended cartridge
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 32-year-old suspected armed robber after a foiled armed robbery attempt near the Holy Ghost axis of Ogui Road in Enugu metropolis. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a locally-made pistol and an expended cartridge were recovered by NSCDC operatives. Parading the suspect before newsmen on Monday in Enugu,…
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Entertainment
Fiesta: Enugu tertiary schools students unite for capacity building
Some students of tertiary institutions in Enugu State have pledged to work together to build their capacities in different fields. The students made the pledge during the Coal City Campus Fiesta (CCCF), held in Enugu on Saturday. The founder of the CCCF, Charles Anwunobi, said the event would unite university students in the state and create beautiful interactions among them.…
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General News
Enugu Govt. inaugurates 3 boreholes built by U.S.-based philanthropist in Enugu community
The Enugu State Commissioner for Water Resources, Dr Felix Nnamani, inaugurated three boreholes built by U.S.-based philanthropist Sunday Egbo for Amofia Amagu community in Enugu on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Amaofia Amagu is in Nara Unateze in Enugu East Council Areas of Enugu State, and the boreholes are seen as measures to reduce long-standing water…
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General News
Birthday: Perm. Secs laud Mbah’s rapid transformation in Enugu
A group of technocrats, the Body of Permanent Secretaries in Enugu State, has commended Gov. Peter Mbah for the rapid positive transformation within the state. This is contained in a birthday congratulatory message to the governor, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday by the chairman of the group, Dr. Benedict Ezema, in Enugu. Ezema said…
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Security
Rainy Season: Avoid speed for good visibility- FRSC Commander
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to avoid speeding during rainfalls due to poor visibility and poor road friction. The Sector Commander of FRSC in Enugu State, Mr. Adeyemi Sokunbi, gave the advice on Saturday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu. He said it was necessary motorists adhere to the safety…
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Agriculture
UK pledges to support Enugu Govt. with technical assistance on food production
The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has pledged to partner with the Enugu State government on food production and other agricultural developments. The organisation said the partnership would be achieved through the provision of technical assistance to improve the state’s agro-allied sector. Dr. Adiya Ode, team leader of the organisation, gave the assurance on Wednesday when she…
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