Enugu Attack: Gunmen Kill Policemen, Burn Van
Gunmen attacked a police stop-and-search team in Enugu, killing two officers and burning their patrol vehicle. A separate case of a teenager's death sparks conflicting narratives. Read the full report.
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MTN Gifts Enugu Couple N2m in Surprise Yello Wedding
MTN Nigeria's YelloTide campaign brought joy to a couple in Enugu with a surprise N2 million gift at their wedding. Read how the telecom giant is spreading festive cheer.
Peter Obi Set to Join ADC Ahead of 2027 Election
Peter Obi, former Labour Party candidate, is set to formally join the African Democratic Congress on December 31 in Enugu. Get the latest details on the 2027 election coalition.
Pro-Tinubu Group Shares Food Items in Enugu, Calls for Unity
The South East Renewed Hope Agenda distributed food to Enugu residents for Christmas, promoting unity and hope while addressing food security challenges. Read more.
Nigeria Mourns Chief Rex Onyeabo, PDP Founding Member
Enugu State and Nigeria bid farewell to Chief Rex Onyeabo, a PDP founding father, technocrat, and devout Catholic. His legacy of public service and faith is honoured.
Nigerian SS1 Girl Sells Pap, Tops Class of 35 Students
Favour Chiugo Onovo-Edeugo, an SS1 student in Enugu, sells pap to pay school fees and support her family while emerging as the best in her class. Her viral story inspires calls for support.
Troops foil kidnapping, rescue 24 on Otukpo-Enugu road
Nigerian troops thwart a major kidnapping on Otukpo-Enugu expressway, rescuing 24 passengers. Read details of the dramatic rescue operation and the Commander's Christmas message.
Firm Gifts Cars to Top-Performing Realtors in Enugu
Powell Homes and Shelters Ltd celebrated its top realtors by awarding brand-new cars at its year-end event in Enugu, hosted by Nollywood's Patience Ozokwor. Discover how the company motivates excellence.
NYMF 2025 Grand Finale Lights Up Enugu
Enugu hosted the spectacular 2025 New Yam Music Festival, blending tradition with modern production. The event promoted cultural preservation, youth engagement, and community support. Discover how African heritage took center stage.
Night Bus Traveller Stuck 9+ Hours in Lokoja Traffic
A Nigerian lady's journey from Abuja to Enugu turned into a nightmare as she spent over 9 hours stuck in Lokoja traffic. She reveals the high cost of festive travel and sparks reactions online.
TCN clears illegal structures from Enugu transmission corridor
TCN has removed dangerous fences and buildings encroaching on the Ugwuaji-Makurdi 330kV line in Enugu. The action aims to prevent accidents and ensure reliable power supply. Learn the mandatory safety clearances.
Enugu Proves Ownership of Disputed Abuja Property
Enugu State Government provides evidence of ownership for a disputed plot in Abuja's Wuye District, accusing Simonis Ventures of fraud and abuse of court process. Details inside.
Enugu Denies Report of Ceding Border Town to Kogi
Enugu State Government refutes false online claims that Ette community was ceded to Kogi by the National Boundary Commission. Officials urge calm and dismiss the report as fake news.
Police Expose Fake Kidnapping, Adulterated Gin in Delta
Delta Police uncover a fabricated baby kidnapping used to cover child trafficking and a decades-old illegal gin factory. Suspects arrested, investigations ongoing. Read the shocking details.
CSOs to Protest Cancelled Enugu Economic Summit
A coalition of civil society groups will hold a peaceful protest at the NJC in Abuja on February 26, 2026, over the court-ordered cancellation of the Enugu Economic Survival Summit in Lagos. They demand judicial clarity and redress.
Cleric: Government Actions Fueling Disunity in Nigeria
Anglican Bishop of Enugu, Samuel Ike, accuses government officials of fueling disunity through injustice. He cites insecurity, a poor economy, and calls for political settlement on Nnamdi Kanu. Read his full Christmas message.
Son, 4 others arrested for fake kidnapping in Lagos
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging his own kidnapping to extort N1.7 million from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
Boy Fakes Kidnapping, Extorts N1.7m from Mother
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7 million ransom from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
5 Arrested in Lagos for Staged Kidnapping, Extortion Plot
Lagos police have arrested five suspects for orchestrating a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7m from a victim's mother. The staged video caused public panic. Read details of the police investigation.
ADC Chieftain Calls Umahi 'Efulefu' Over Igbo Marginalisation
A top ADC stakeholder in Enugu, Comrade Adolphus Ude, has strongly criticised Works Minister Dave Umahi for claiming Igbos are satisfied with Tinubu's government. Ude insists marginalisation has worsened, citing exclusion from major projects. Read the ful
NLC in 3 States Protest Against Rising Insecurity
Workers in Enugu, Rivers, and Ebonyi joined a nationwide NLC protest against insecurity, accusing the Federal Government of not protecting lives and property. Read their demands.
Kenechukwu Nnamani Appointed New MD of Enugu's ENSIDA
Governor Peter Mbah appoints Kenechukwu Nnamani as ENSIDA MD, part of a sweeping overhaul of Enugu's key institutions to boost investment and economic growth. Read more.
New Gaming Law Signed in Enugu, Takes Effect 2026
Governor Peter Mbah has enacted the Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Commission Law 2025, replacing a 2004 law. The new regime introduces strict oversight, consumer protection, and a charitable trust fund.
Woman fakes own kidnap, extorts N2.5m from husband
Lagos police confirm the arrest of a 26-year-old woman who staged her own abduction to extort money from her husband. Investigation reveals a complex plot involving an accomplice and a sold iPhone.
Enugu Economic Survival Summit Moved to January 2026
The Enugu Economic Survival Summit, postponed due to a court order, is now set for January 2026. The event will address the state's economic challenges and political solutions. Read more.
Mburumbu Igweship Crisis: Police Brutality Allegations
Residents of Mburumbu community in Enugu allege torture by SWAT operatives over a chieftaincy tussle. Victims seek Governor Mbah's intervention as court issues restraining order.
EFCC Returns N96.5m to Ponzi Scheme Victims
The EFCC has recovered and returned N96.5 million to victims of a forex Ponzi scheme in Enugu. Learn how the fraud operated and the commission's warning to investors.
Man arrested for staging own kidnapping in Enugu
Police in Enugu have arrested a 26-year-old security guard who faked his abduction to extort N35 million from his family. Read the full details of the bizarre case.
Kidnapper Turned Security Guard Exposed in Enugu
The shocking story of Emeka Nwangwu, a wanted trans-border kidnapper who murdered his cousin in Enugu after years of abducting children while working as a driver. Read the full investigation.
Police Arrest 5 Over Fake School Abduction Report in Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom Police Command arrests five suspects for creating and spreading a false kidnapping story about Oron Secondary School. CP Baba Azare warns against misinformation.
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