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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Multiple Accident Claims Two Lives in Enugu

FRSC confirms two fatalities and nine injuries in a major pile-up involving 11 vehicles on the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway. Rescue operations coordinated by multiple agencies.

Enugu Auto Crash: Many Feared Dead in Multi-Vehicle Pileup

A horrific multi-vehicle crash involving trailers, buses, and cars on the Enugu-Port Harcourt highway near Gariki Market has resulted in significant casualties. Read the full report on the tragic incident and rescue efforts.

Man arrested for staging own kidnap in Ondo

Ondo Police uncover a staged kidnapping scheme, arresting a man who faked his abduction to extort ransom from his family. Read how intelligence-led policing foiled the plot.

APC Chieftain Warns Mbah Against Rewarding Agballah

APC stalwart Osita Okechukwu urges Enugu Governor Peter Mbah to ensure fairness in party executive appointments and avoid rewarding 'political bandits'. Read the full details of the internal rift.

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