Tag: Enugu
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Shock as residents discover huge bomb in Enugu community
A live explosive discovered at a farmland in Ochima community in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State have sent chills amongst residents prompting, members of the community to protest after a live explosive was discovered in their farmland, the second such incident in two years.
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Umuahia, Enugu standstill as IPOB enforces Biafra day
Commercial and public activities were grounded across some eastern states, this includes, Enugu State, Umuahia, the capital city of Abia State on Friday as residents adhered strictly to the sit-at-home order issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) in commemoration of fallen Biafran heroes.
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LP Publicity Secretary defect to PDP
Mr Titus Odo, the Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP) in Enugu State on Wednesday defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Odo defected to the PDP alongside the former Commissioner for Chieftaincy Affairs in the state, Prince
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Enugu lawmaker dumps Labour Party for PDP
A Labour Party member of Enugu State House of Assembly, Mr Eze Gabriel, representing Isi-Uzo constituency, has defected to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Eze, who was elected on the platform of Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, announced his defection during plenary on Tuesday.
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No recent mass killings, rape, arson in Enugu community – Council chairman
The Isi-Uzo Council Chairman in Enugu State, Mr Obiora Obeagu, has refuted social media video of recent killings in Eha-Amufu community in the area saying the last incident happened in 2022. The chairman made the clarification on Sunday in Isiuzo while briefing journalists who were on a fact finding
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Don’t panic on hearing gunshots in Enugu – Army
The Nigerian Army has advised residents of Enugu State not to panic upon witnessing heavy movement of troops and equipment, or hearing gunshots, between March 17 and March 20. Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 82 Division, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, gave the
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Just In: Enugu LP chairman Agbo reportedly goes on indefinite suspension
Enugu state party chairman, Barr. Casmir Agbo has been placed on indefinite suspension after a vote of no confidence was passed on his leadership of the party. The leaders of the party in a communique made available to newsmen at the end of their meeting in
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SAD! Enugu tanker explosion death toll increases to 23 as more victims pass on
The death toll from the tanker explosion at the Ugwu-Onyeama axis of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway has increaseed to 23, following the deaths of two additional victims who had been receiving treatment in the hospital. Franklin Agbakoba, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Enugu State Command, confirmed the latest fatalities on Tuesday…
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Enugu tanker explosion: Death toll rises to 18
The death toll in the tanker explosion on Ugwu-Onyeama axis of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway has risen from 11 to 18 people as confirmed by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Sunday. The Sector Commander of the FRSC, Enugu State Command, Mr Franklin Agbakoba, confirmed t
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Many feared dead as tanker explodes in Enugu (video)
Many people have been feared dead and others injured when a petrol tanker fell and caught fire along Ugwu Onyeama between Enugu and 9th Mile.