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NEWS
Enugu Govt., firm sign N40bn deal to revamp state-owned flour mill
The Enugu State Government and Jelfah Nigeria Ltd. have signed a joint N40 billion deal for the revitalisation of the moribund state-owned Sunrise Flour Mills, Enugu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the deal was signed at the Government House, Enugu, on Tuesday. Details of the deal showed that Jelfah acquired 60 per cent equity in the mills…
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Featured
Enugu @ 33: Gov. Mbah, ESDA laud founding fathers’ sacrifices
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on Tuesday, paid glowing tribute to the founding fathers of the state for their sacrifice and struggles. Mbah said this at a ceremony in Enugu, organised by the government to commemorate the 33 years of the creation of the state. He said that the efforts of the founding fathers were not wasted. The News Agency…
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Defence
Enugu CP congratulates Rangers FC for winning NPFL, qualifying for CAF
The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, on Monday, congratulated the players, management, staff and fans of Rangers International FC, Enugu, for winning the 2023–2024 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rangers FC emerged winners of 2023–2024 NPFL league after beating Bendel Insurance FC, Benin, 2 – 0, on Sunday at…
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Police raid IPOB/ESN camp, neutralise 2 in Enugu
Police operatives in Enugu have raided the camp of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) in a forest in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that two members of the outlawed group were neutralised during the raid. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Daniel Ndukwe,…
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education
Enugu Smart Schools, first of its kind in Africa – IHRC
The Director- General, International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), Dr Tivlumun Ahure, has expressed satisfaction with the Smart Green Schools, introduced by Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State. Ahure, who is the IHRC, International Relief Fund in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations, made the remark when he led 43 diplomats to visit pilot Smart Green School in Owo, Enugu…
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Sit-at-home: WASSCE peaceful in Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu
The sit at home order by the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) was partially observed in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu states as some residents went about their normal businesses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that IPOB had designated every May 30, as “Biafra Hero Day Remembrance”, ordering people of the South-East to respect and observe the day…
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economy
Power outages: Businesses count losses as crime rate rises in S’East
Some residents in the south-east states of Enugu, Anambra, and Ebonyi, especially business operators, have expressed dismay as the crime rate rises due to the poor supply of electricity in the zone. They complained that the situation was worse in rural areas as many businesses have crumbled, leaving some young ones to resort to stealing. The residents made their feelings…
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Election
Enugu re-run: Security beefed up in Igboeze North/Udenu
Enugu State, Feb. 1, 2024 (NAN): Security has been beefed up in Igboeze North and Udenu Federal Constituencies of Enugu State ahead of the scheduled re-run election on Saturday, Feb. 3. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the constituency is made up of Igboeze North and Udenu local government areas. NAN recalls that the Independent National Electoral Commission…
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Crime
Police arrest 8 suspects over murder of Enugu traditional ruler
Enugu, Dec. 25, 2023 (NAN) The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, says eight suspects have been arrested in connection to Sunday’s murder of a traditional ruler in the state. The traditional ruler of Akutara, Mr Patrick Ezugwu, in Adani Autonomous Community, Uzo Uwani Council Area, was killed at about 9pm on Sunday by some armed hoodlums.…
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Why I quit the PDP- Sen. Utazi
Enugu, Nov. 6, 2023 (NAN) Sen. Chukwuka Utazi, former Senator representing Enugu-North Senatorial District of Enugu State, says he quit the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) because the “ideals that attracted him to the party have receded into oblivion”. The Senator, who represented the district between 2015 and 2023, submitted his resignation letter to the Chairman of PDP in Nkpologu Ward of…
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Agriculture
Enugu State Governor Pledges to Eradicate Hunger and Poverty on World Food Day
Enugu, Nigeria – Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has declared his unwavering commitment to the eradication of hunger and poverty in the state. This declaration comes as the administration focuses on prioritizing and unlocking the rural economy through investments in agriculture and agro-industrialization. Speaking at an event organized by the State Ministry of Agriculture to mark the 2023 World…
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Election
Labour Party calls for review, rerun of Enugu governorship election
Labour Party Coalition for True Democracy (ECTD), on Sunday called for a review of the Enugu Governorship election result due to what it called “some irregularities”. The call was made by the coalition’s President, Ken Asogwa, and the General Secretary, Emeka Nnaji, at a news conference in Abuja. Asogwa recalled that the gubernatorial and state assembly elections took place in…
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Election
My administration will bring joy to people’s hearts- Enugu Governor-elect pledges
The Enugu State Governor-elect, Mr Peter Mba, has pledged that his administration will bring joy to the people as he would embark on intensive infrastructure development in the state. Mbah made the pledge on Thursday during his acceptance speech after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him winner of the governorship election on Wednesday. “As I told you during…
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Election
INEC declares Peter Mbah of PDP winner of Enugu State Governorship Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr Peter Mbah of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) the winner of the March 18 Enugu State Governorship Poll. Prof. Madu Iwe, the State Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, declared the result on Wednesday at the State Collation Centre, INEC in Enugu. Iwe said that…
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Election
Governorship Election: Results collation to resume in Abia, Enugu
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the suspended collation of results for the governorship election in Abia and Enugu States will continue today, Wednesday in both states. The commission in a statement by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye in Abuja on Wednesday, said it has concluded the review of elections in both…
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Election
CLO tasks INEC to resolve logjam in Enugu governorship poll collation
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has tasked INEC to immediately resolve the “logjam” encountered in the March 18 Governorship Election in Enugu State. INEC on Monday, suspended collation of results and announcement of the winner of the elections following contention in the results of Nkanu East and Nsukka council areas of the state at the poll. The Chairman of CLO…
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Election
March 18: We didn’t collapse our structure for any party in Enugu – APGA
The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Enugu State has said it did not collapse its structure for any party in the state in respect of the March 18 governorship and House of Assembly elections. The party disclosed this on Friday in Enugu in a statement by its State Chairman, Ndubuisi EnechiOnyia and made available to the News Agency of…
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