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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

25 Persons Killed In Enugu In Multiple Crashes At Nigerian Army Checkpoint On Democracy Day

In a deeply saddening turn of events, a tragic accident has claimed the lives of as many as 25 people in Enugu State, according to reports from SaharaReporters.The incident occurred at Ugwu Onyeama along the Enugu-Onitsha federal highway and involved a total of 10 vehicles, including both private and commercial buses. The accident, reportedly caus
How Gunmen Assassinate Top PDP Chieftain In Enugu

An aspirant for the position of local government chairman in Enugu State, Ejike Ukwueze, has been shot dead.Ugwueze was killed last Friday night.It was gathered that the PDP chieftain who was among the contestants in the Isi-Uzo local government election, was murdered while driving along Neke Odenigbo, a community in Enugu East local government ar

"Flavour Held Father’s Burial In Enugu Due To Anambra Insecurity" – Cubana Chief Priest

Renowned businessman and socialite, Cubana Chief Priest, has shed light on the factors that led highlife sensation Flavour to hold his father's funeral in Enugu instead of their ancestral home in Anambra State.In a heartfelt reflection shared on Instagram following his attendance at the funeral on Saturday, Cubana Chief Priest addressed the p
VIDEO: Peter Obi Storms Singer, Flavour's Hometown in Enugu For His Father's Burial

Peter Obi, the Nigerian politician and former governor of Anambra State, along with the popular musician Flavour, recently arrived in his hometown for his father's burial. The event drew significant attention, bringing together notable figures and the local community to honor Peter Obi's late father. The arrival of these prominent indivi

Prominent Politician, Ejike Ukwueze Assassinated By Unknown Gunmen In Enugu State

Enugu State was rocked by tragedy as gunmen, believed to be kidnappers, fatally shot Ejike Ukwueze, a prominent politician, in a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves through the community.The gruesome event unfolded on Friday night in Neke Odenigbo, a local area within the Enugu East Local Government Area. Reports indicate that Ukwueze was d

Former Military Administrator of Enugu State, J.S Anga Dies at 83

J.S Anga, a former Military Administrator of Enugu State and retired Commissioner of Police, has passed away at the age of 83. Anga died on Tuesday at his residence in Bukuru, near Jos, after a protracted illness.Originating from Nasarawa State, Anga served as the military governor of Enugu State. He held the traditional title of Galadiman Eggon a
How Gunmen Suspected To Be Herders Kill 16Yr Old Enugu Student, S3xually Assault Sister

Some gunmen, who are suspected to be herdsmen, have struck again in Enugu State.The gunmen reportedly killed a 16-year-old student of Nsukka High School, identified as Chikamso and s*xually molested his sister.SaharaReporters reports that the tragic incident occurred on Saturday.A video seen on Tuesday shows the lifeless body of the student lying
EFCC Drags Two Persons To Court For Currency Racketeering In Enugu

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Enugu Zonal Command, have charged two people for operating a Bureau De Change (BDC) company without a licence and currency racketeering.New Telegraph reports that Nweke Daniel Kelechi and Iroude Chibuzor were arraigned on a one-count charge before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar o
Enugu Police Recover Firearms, Arrest Suspects In Robbery And Theft Cases

Enugu State Police Command has successfully recovered a firearm and ammunition from armed robbery suspects who fled the scene, as well as arrested three individuals involved in the theft of iron rails in the metropolis.In a statement released on Saturday, the command's spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, detailed the incident which occurred on M