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Enugu police command warns against political violence …….Orders investigation into alleged destruction of political gatherings

Maureen Ikpeama1 month ago1 month ago43 mins

Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command,Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to thoroughly investigate two separate incidents of alleged disruption of political gatherings in Nkanu West Local GovernmA on September 12, 2026, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to book. According to…

Four rescued, One Feared dead in Enugu uncompleted building collapse

Maureen Ikpeama1 month ago1 month ago17 mins

Rescue team and emergency workers in Enugu, on Sunday, September 13,3026, rescued four persons trapped in a partially collapsed uncompleted hotel construction site, while one person is feared dead. The four-storey building situated at Independence Layout, Enugu, was said to have collapsed early on Sunday morning, a development residents, who rushed to the scene, said…

Amah installed 32nd President of Rotary Club of New Haven, unveils agenda

Maureen Ikpeama1 month ago1 month ago27 mins

Rotary Club of New Haven, Enugu over the weekend, ushered a new era with the installation of Chukwudi Amah, Esq. as its 32nd President. The investiture ceremony, performed by the immediate Past President, Rotarian Adaeze Nwokoro, was held at the Miracle Arena, Amadeo Event Centre, Enugu. In her remarks, Mrs Nwokoro described Amah as a…

Army probes officer for allegedly impregnating deaf, dumb minor in his family care

Maureen Ikpeama1 month ago45 mins

Nigerian Army says it has begun an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a serving officer, Captain Etim Essien, following reports that a 13-year-old deaf and dumb girl was allegedly impregnated while in his family’s care. Essien, based at the 3 Division Headquarters of the Nigerian Army in Jos, Plateau State, is the main…

Tinubu mourns former Gov Bamanga Tukur

Maureen Ikpeama1 month ago53 mins

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of the former governor of the old Gongola State, elder statesman and businessman, Bamanga Muhammad Tukur, who died at the age of 90, describing Tukur’s death as the close of a significant chapter in Nigeria’s political, economic and business history. In a statement made available to Newsmen on…

Mining site drowning: Hon Atu calls for safer measures, regulations in mining communities

Maureen Ikpeama1 month ago1 month ago55 mins

Member ,vrepresenting Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, has advocated for stronger safety measures and regulatory attention to safe-guard mining activities in communities. Atu said this when he visited Aja-Agu Community in Coal Camp, Enugu, following the death of a resident in an abandoned old coal mining site. A resident of…

EEDC to collaborate with ICAN on capacity building, knowledge development

Maureen Ikpeama1 month ago45 mins

Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has expressed its readiness to deepen its collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), particularly in the areas of staff capacity development, knowledge enhancement and professional training. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of EEDC, Engr. Vincent Ekwekwu, stated this on Wednesday when he received a delegation…

FCC opens federal opportunities to Enugu youth …..As Deputy Gov Ossai urges youth to prepare , take advantage

Maureen Ikpeama1 month ago1 month ago111 mins

Federal Character Commission (FCC) has urged Enugu youth to stop disqualifying themselves from federal employment and other opportunities through fear, misinformation and the belief that government jobs are already reserved before they are advertised. The Commission’s Executive Chairman, Hon. Hulayât Motunrayo Omidiran, gave the charge on Thursday at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Enugu, during…

Enugu Govt moves to end road obstruction

Maureen Ikpeama1 month ago27 mins

Enugu State Government has announced measures to restore free movement on major roads across the Enugu metropolis, with a ban on traffic obstruction, indiscriminate passenger pick-and-drop, roadside trading and other activities impeding vehicular and pedestrian movement. The government also directed commercial vehicles and tricycles to use only designated parks for loading and offloading, warning that…

Ajose takes over as new Theatre Commander of Operation HADIN KAI

Maureen Ikpeama1 month ago14 mins

Nigerian Army has announced a major shake-up of its senior command structure, with Maj.-Gen. Ibikunle Ajose appointed the new Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI. Ajose, who was formerly at the Army Headquarters Department of Army Operations, replaces Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, who has been redeployed to the Nigerian Army Heritage…