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Tension Rises In Enugu As Ogbete Market Chairman, Stephen Aniagu Assassinated

The Chairman of the Ogbete Market Amalgamated Traders’ Association (OMATA), Mr. Stephen Aniagu, was brutally murdered on Saturday night, plunging the Coal City of Enugu into a state of fear and unrest.Reports indicate that Aniagu, who oversaw the largest market in the state, was gunned down by suspected assassins in the Topland Area of Enugu. Ey

Lagos Senior Lawyer, Vincent Okafor Allegedly Framed, Sent To Prison In Enugu

A Lagos based senior lawyer, Vincent Okafor Esq. has been allegedly framed and remanded in prison custody on an allegation of promoting local war in his hometown, Agunese Mmaku community in the Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State.The legal practitioner of 30 years post call standing, was whisked away by the Nigerian Police from his base in L
Shocking As Four Family Members Found Dead In Enugu

The Amaeze community in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State is engulfed in shock, fear and mourning following the tragic de.aths of four family members on Sunday, September 1, 2024The victims, which included a woman, her daughter, mother, and sister, were found de.ad in their sleep, leaving the entire community in shock.While the exact cau

Enugu Gov. Mbah Commissions Multiple Roads, Renames Abakpa Road After Mike Ejeagha

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Monday, commissioned four newly constructed and reconstructed roads in Abakpa Nike, in Enugu metropolis, among them the Mike Ejeagha Crescent where the music legend lives and the adjoining, popular Obinagu Road, which he renamed him.Other roads commissioned were Texaco Bus Stop-Ifo Road, and Nkpor Street
30Yr Old Man Arrested For Murdering Neighbour’s 4Yr Old Daughter In Enugu

A 30-year-old man has been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command for murdering his neighbour’s 4-year-old daughter.The incident, which occurred at the Nsukka area of Enugu State was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Enugu Police Command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe.He disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that “on August 18, 20

Simon Ekpa Blames Police Over Death Of 27 Innocent Biafrans In Enugu

The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government In-Exile has debunked the claim by the Nigeria Police Force that 27 alleged criminals, including Ekpa’s supporters were killed in Enugu State.Gistmania reports that no fewer than 27 kidnappers, including Ekpa’s members were said to have been gunned down in shoot-outs with security operatives at var
How Over 30 Suspected Kidnappers Were Killed By Police In Enugu

No fewer than 30 kidnappers, including members of the Biafra Auto Pilot, also known as Unknown Gunmen, a notorious breakaway faction of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) loyal to the Finland-based, Simon Ekpa, which terrorized Enugu and its environs, have been gunned down by the operatives of the Nigeria Police in Enugu.A police de

Abdulazeez Adebayo Emerges First Oba oO Yoruba Community In Enugu

Alhaji Abdulazeez Adebayo has been selected as the first ever Oba of the members of the Yoruba community living in Enugu State.Osun-born Adebayo obtained the nod of Yoruba people from the seven states of Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ondo, Ekiti, Lagos, Kogi and Kwara living in Enugu to make history as the first the person to be installed traditional over the
Watch Moment Gunmen Kill 4 Policemen In Enugu Checkpoint Attack

Unknown gunmen have killed four policemen in Nkanu Local Government Area of Enugu StateThe attack occurred at the popular Four Corner Junction in Ozalla on Sunday evening, August 18, 2024.According to reports, the policemen were conducting a stop-and-search at a checkpoint when the gunmen opened fire on them.A video circulating on social media sho

How Gunmen Invade Enugu College, Abduct Five Students

Armed men have abducted five students from the Enugu State College of Health Technology in the Oji River Local Government Area.It was gathered that the incident occurred as the students were leaving the school premises.Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday, saying that the attac
Fatal Collision in Enugu Claims Three Lives, Leaves Two Injured (Photos)

A devastating road accident in the Emene suburb of Enugu East Local Government Area on Friday evening resulted in the deaths of three passengers and critically injured two others.The tragic incident occurred around 7 p.m. at Orie Emene Junction when a heavy-duty truck loaded with laterite collided with a mini bus. The mini bus, which was en route

Churches, Clubs Given 90-day Ultimatum Over Noise Pollution in Enugu

The Enugu State Government has announced that it will begin enforcing its anti-noise pollution policy starting November 15, 2024. This announcement was made by Chief Uche Anya, the Executive Chairman of the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA), during a stakeholders' meeting at the state secretariat. The meeting included repr
Footballer, Chisom Oodo Collapses, Dies During Training In Enugu

An up-and-coming footballer identified as Chisom Oodo, on Sunday reportedly callapsed and died during a training in Enugu State.According to the report, Chisom died of suspected cardiac arrest during a football training at Ogrute, the headquarters of Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State.Chisom who was in his early 20s collapsed and

Enugu Police Rescue 13 Abducted Passengers; Three Still Missing

The Enugu State Police Command has successfully rescued 13 passengers who were abducted by suspected herdsmen on the Amechi-Idodo stretch of the Enugu-Abakaliki federal highway. The abduction occurred on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, when the victims, believed to be students from tertiary institutions in Ebonyi State, were en route from Awka, Anambra St
Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Linus Reportedly Flogs Women, Choir Members Over Misconduct In Enugu

A priest of the Enugu Catholic Diocese, Rev. Fr. Linus Okwu, has reportedly flogged members of his church, including women, girls and choir members, for allegedly failing to clear grasses within the church premises.Okwu is said to be the parish priest of St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, Agbani in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State

Notorious Armed Robber Arrested In Ibadan After Motorcycle Theft In Enugu

A suspected armed robber believed to be responsible for a series of crimes in the Nsukka area of Enugu State, including motorcycle snatching, segxwal assault, and kidnapping, has been apprehended in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.The suspect, who identified himself as Emeka Sunday from Enugu-Ezike, allegedly snatched a motorcycle at gunpoint fro

Enugu Police Reacts to Video of Two S3x Workers Rescued in Hotel From Organ Harvesters

The Enugu State Police Command has reacted to a viral video showing two ladies alleged to have been rescued from a hotel room in Enugu, where they were tied up in an attempt to harvest their organs by two young men. In a statement released, the spokesperson of the command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, said the Command, therefore, wishes to state that, contr

Police Arrest Two Suspects For Stealing Tricycle In Enugu

The Enugu State Command has arrested two suspects for stealing a tricycle at Achara Layout. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, July 4, 2024, said the suspects have been arraigned and remanded in custody. “One Friday Ogbu “m” aged 31 and Onovo Sunday Udochukwu “m” aged 34, arr
NAFDAC Shuts Down 100 Shops, Arrests Four In Enugu Market Over Adulterated Products

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shutdown about 100 shops in Ogbete Main Market, Enugu for alleged dealing in suspected fake alcoholic beverages.The agency also confiscated a truckload of adulterated products as well as effected arrest of four suspected traders in the process of a well-coordinated raid.Spe

Enugu Police Declare 8 Persons Wanted Over Alleged Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, Murder

The Police in Enugu State have declared eight persons wanted over offences ranging from alleged murder, terrorism to kidnapping.This was contained in a statement made available to journalists on Monday by DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the Command’s Public Relations Officer.All the suspects were last seen at Igga community, in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Are
Suspected Vandal Electrocuted While Tampering With Enugu Electricity Facility

In a tragic turn of events, a suspected vandal was electrocuted while attempting to tamper with an Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) facility near Missionary Avenue, Coal Camp, Enugu, on Friday.The incident was confirmed by Mr. Emeka Ezeh, Head of Corporate Communications at EEDC, in a statement released the same day. Ezeh reported tha

Videos From Nollywood Icon, My Ibu's Burial in His Hometown in Enugu State

Today marks a somber occasion as fans, colleagues, and loved ones bid farewell to the veteran Nollywood actor John Okafor, widely known as Mr Ibu. He is being laid to rest in his hometown, following his passing earlier this year after a prolonged battle with health issues.Emeka Rollas, the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, confirmed Mr Ibu
Policemen Fight Publicly Over Sex Worker, Shoot Dead Resident In Enugu

A young Nigerian man, identified as Amuche has been killed by a trigger-happy police officer from the Nsukka Urban Police Division. The incident happened at Echara Road in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State on Sunday night. According to eyewitnesses, a group of plainclothes police officers had gone out for a night of relaxation when the i

Gunmen Invade Eha-Amufu Community In Enugu, Kill One, Kidnap Four

A suspected militia group has attacked Eha-Amufu community in Isi-Uzo local government area of Enugu State, leading to the death of one middle-aged man and the abduction of four individuals, including a 12-year-old girl.The gunmen, estimated to be around 10 in number, allegedly came from neighbouring Benue State and took over an abandoned military
EFCC Arraigns Woman, Nwodo Martha For Alleged N39.8 Million Fraud In Enugu

The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Nwodo Martha, a former Principal Manager at Fidelity Structures Limited before Justice H. U. Ezugwu of the Enugu State High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu State.Martha was arraigned on nine-count charges bordering on stealing by fraudulent

Man, Onuigbo Chibuzor Jailed For Currency Racketeering In Enugu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Enugu has successfully prosecuted and sentenced Onuigbo Chibuzor for currency racketeering, following his guilty plea before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court.Chibuzor, who was apprehended in Otigba, New Haven, Enugu State, admitted to selling N40,000 in new Naira notes for

Enugu Rangers International FC Secure ₦150m Prize for 2023/24 NPFL Title Win

Rangers International Football Club has clinched the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title, earning a reward of ₦150 million. The Flying Antelopes secured their eighth NPFL championship with a decisive 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Sunday.Kenechukwu Agu and Chidiebere Nwobodo netted th
Enugu Rangers International FC Clinch 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League Title (Videos)

Rangers have secured the 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title, marking their eighth championship triumph. The Enugu-based club clinched the title with a decisive 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance on Sunday.The match saw goals from Kenechukwu Agu and Chidiebere Nwobodo, propelling the Flying Antelopes to the top of the league standi
Midnight Attack in Enugu Community Leaves Four Hospitalized With Gunshot Wounds

In a shocking midnight assault, gunmen attacked the Umu-Ezuboke Umualor community in Isi-Uzo local government area of Enugu State, leaving at least four individuals hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds.One of the victims, Mr. Methodist Ejiagbo, recounted the harrowing experience from his hospital bed. He revealed that threats had been made ag
Two Killed As Enugu Police Battle Suspected IPOB Members In Gun Duel

The police in Enugu State, South-east Nigeria, say they have killed two suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed militant wing Eastern Security Network (ESN) in the state.The police spokesperson in the state, Daniel Ndukwe, said this in a statement on Wednesday.Mr Ndukwe, a deputy superintendent of police, said the