Maureen Ikpeama

Bandits behead abducted Oyo teacher

One of the teachers abducted from the Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Michael Oyedokun, has been killed by suspected bandits.He was reportedly beheaded in a disturbing video allegedly released by the kidnappers on Sunday.The video, which circulated on Telegram and was obtained by journalists on Monday, showed the…

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Police arrest man for allegedly beheading mother, another suspect dies after beheading sister, her child

Enugu State Police Command has arrested a man for allegedly beheading his mother, similarly, another suspect has died after beheading his sister and her child. Police public relations officer of the command, SP Daniel Ndukwe in a statement made available to Newsmen on Monday in Enugu said the two separate gruesome murder occurred on 15th…

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Laurence Ani revives Enugu state Council of Arts and Culture , showcases ‘Ballet Meets Rhythm’ concert

In line with the vision of the Enugu state Governor ,Dr Peter Mbah to make the state a tourism and entertainment hub, the Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Council for Arts and Culture, Laurence Ani, on Sunday unveiled a bold cultural entertainment initiative titled, “Ballet Meets Rhythm.” The initiative which also aimed at repositioning…

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Gov Mbah inspects 40km dual carriageway Owo- Ubahu- Ama Nkanu- Umualor-Neke- Ikem roads , other projects

Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, at the weekend, inspected various major road and other infrastructural projects executed by his administration in preparatory to their inauguration in a matter of weeks. Projects he inspected include the 40km Owo-Ubahu-Amankanu-Umualor-Neke-Ikem dual carriageway, 14.5km Amechi Idodo-Oruku-Amagunze Road, the New Enugu Smart City, and the Enugu International Hospital…

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World Communication Day: Bishop Onaga urges Journalists on objectivity, cautions against misuse of AI, digital technology

. AI, not a replacement for human nature and relationships – Onaga Catholic Diocese of Enugu, Nigeria on Sunday , joined other Catholic Dioceses across the world to celebrate the 2026 World Communication Day with a call on Christians and media practitioners to use communication as a tool for truth, unity and human development rather…

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APC lauds Enugu on peaceful conduct of Reps Primary elections as Mbah highlights achievements

All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Enugu State chapter of the party for conducting free, fair, credible, House of Representatives primary elections in the state, describing it as examplary. Addressing newsmen at the party’s secretariat in Enugu after observing the exercise in Owo Ward and other parts of the state,on Saturday , the Chairman…

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Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover AK-47 with 30 rounds live ammunition from fleeing suspected kidnappers

Enugu State Police Command continues to sustain its proactive operational and anti-crime strategies with the recovery of an AK-47 magazine loaded with thirty (30) rounds of live ammunition following a gun duel with suspected kidnappers, as well as the arrest of a suspected serial armed robber with a locally made firearm. According to the Police…

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Gunmen kill teacher, abduct school children, staff in Oyo communities’ attacks

Gunmen have attacked two schools and surrounding communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, killing a teacher and abducting pupils, students and staff members.The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, May 15, 2026, targeted Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, as well as Community Grammar School and L.A. Primary School,…

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Students assure massive mobilization for Gov Mbah’s re-election ….Tap into govt’s proposed N100 billion innovation fund- Mbah urges youths

Governor of Enugu state, Dr Peter Mbah has challenged youths in the State to seize emerging opportunities from the state’s proposed N100 billion creative and innovation fund to turn their ideas into wealth-creating ventures, as thousands of students across the tertiary institutions in the state declared unwavering support for his re-election and vowed massive mobilisation…

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