Tag: #Enugu
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AUTHORS UNVEIL NIGERIAN CIVIL WAR BOOK, PROMOTE PEACE AND DIALOGUE
Three Nigerian authors have unveiled a new book, History and Lessons from the Nigerian Civil War (Chronologically Arranged), aimed at helping younger generations understand the 1967–1970 conflict and embrace peace, dialogue and national unity. The authors — Chief Obioma Ikechi, Dr Uchenna Anioke and Chief James Egwuonwu — said the book presents a chronological account…
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ENUGU GOVT APPLAUDS WOMEN FARMERS FOR BOOSTING FOOD SECURITY
The Enugu State Government has commended women farmers supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) for their growing contributions to food production, processing and food security in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-industrialisation, Mr Patrick Ubru, gave the commendation during the 2026 International Year of Women…
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NGE 2026 CONFERENCE: ONAIYEKAN, MBAH, OSIGWE, OTHERS TO SPEAK IN ENUGU
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has announced that its 2026 All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) will hold at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, on September 24 and 25. Themed “The Ballot, the Media and the Task of Keeping Democracy Alive,” the conference will bring together more than 500 editors and other stakeholders to examine…
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DISCO CONFIRMS STAFF DEATH IN ENUGU ELECTRICAL ACCIDENT
MainPower Electricity Distribution Ltd. (MEDL) has confirmed the death of an operations staff member, Mr Samson Okechi, following an electrical accident in Eke, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. Okechi, a Team Lead attached to the company’s 9th Mile District, was reportedly carrying out maintenance work on a 50kVA/11kV pole-mounted distribution substation on Aug.…
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ARMY ARRESTS SUSPECTED KIDNAP KINGPIN, RECOVERS ARMS IN ENUGU
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected kidnap syndicate commander and recovered firearms and ammunition during operations in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. An operational report made available on Monday said troops of the 82 Division Garrison and 103 Battalion, working with a Department of State Services tracking team, arrested Babuga…
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JOB SCAM TURNS KIDNAP TRAP: POLICE RESCUE VICTIM, ARREST SUSPECT IN ENUGU
The Enugu State Police Command has rescued a kidnap victim and arrested a 27-year-old suspect linked to a job scam-turned-kidnap syndicate. Police say victims were lured online with fake job offers, then directed to meet in Eke Obinagu, Emene before being taken to a hideout in Akpuoga Nike, where they were held and forced to…
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ENUGU BOOSTS AVIATION SKILLS AS EASTWING, GLOBAL FIRM LAUNCH 525 TRAINING COURSES
From Enugu to Europe-standard classrooms — a new aviation partnership is opening doors for Nigerians to train, certify, and compete globally. Aviation training just got a major lift in Nigeria as Eastwing Aviation Institute, Enugu, partners with Sofema Aviation Services (Bulgaria) to roll out over 525 internationally recognised courses. The programme, supported through a bursary…
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REGISTER NOW OR MISS OUT—FARMERS URGED AHEAD OF PLANTING SEASON
The Young Farmers’ Association is urging farmers in Enugu to register with the state Ministry of Agriculture to access subsidised inputs for the 2026 planting season. According to Chairman Kenneth Eze, registered farmers stand to benefit from fertilisers, seedlings, and even tractors—support that could boost productivity. With rains already setting in, farmers are also encouraged…
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NO PVC, NO VOTE: INEC URGES ENUGU RESIDENTS TO ACT NOW
With 2027 elections on the horizon, INEC is calling on residents to pick up their PVCs and register early—before it’s too late. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged residents of Enugu State to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). Speaking in Enugu, Resident Electoral…
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METHODIST WOMEN PROTEST GBV IN ENUGU, DEMAND PROTECTION FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS
Church women take to the streets to speak out against rising cases of gender-based violence in the South-East. Women of the Methodist Women Fellowship in Enugu staged a peaceful protest against the growing cases of Gender-Based Violence in the South-East. The women, drawn from the Central Methodist Church Uwani, marched through major streets including Zik…
