Tag: Enugu
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Sober atmosphere as Jnr Pope laid to rest in Enugu
The people of Uwala Abaka, Ukehe, town in Igboetiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, on Friday weren’t happy as the remains of actor John Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, was laid to rest.
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Funeral service for late Pope begins in Enugu
The funeral service for the late Nollywood actor, John Odonwodo, fondly called Junior Pope, has commenced at St. Peter’s Catholic Parish, Ukehe, in Enugu State today,
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Mbah places N10m bounty on killers of 2 policemen in Enugu
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu on Saturday, placed a N10 million bounty on the killers of two policemen in Enugu State, promised to fish out the culprits. He said the government would use every resource at its disposal to bring the killers to book.
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UNN inaugurates first Vaccine Research Center in Enugu
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) on Tuesday inaugurated a Vaccine Research Centre (VRC) for the development of vaccines for diseases that disproportionately affect Nigeria and Africa. The centre is located at the Coal City Garden Estate in Enugu and equipped with funds from the
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Pandemonium in Enugu community as suspected herdsmen kill 5
Suspected herdsmen reportedly attacked the Nimbo community in the Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State on Sunday evening, killing at least five persons while several others were injured.
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Enugu Govt., families to give Mr Ibu, Jnr Pope befitting burial
The Enugu State Government, says it is working with the families of the late Nollywood actors, John Okafor, a.k.a Mr Ibu, and Obumneme Odonwodo, a.k.a Junior Pope, to give them a befitting burial. The Enugu State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Aka Eze Aka, disclosed this in a
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Easter: Gov. Mbah preaches sacrifice, love, says economic challenges will soon be over
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has urged the people of the state to emulate the virtues of self-sacrifice and love as exemplified by Christ. Mbah also urged them to hold fast to their faith in the midst of the present socio-economic challenges
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Police raid IPOB/ESN hideout in Enugu, neutralise 2, recover firearm, ammunition
The Police Command in Enugu State says it has raided an Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its Eastern Security Network (ESN) criminal hideouts in Akwuke axis of Enugu metropolis. The police operatives, however, met with resistance from the renegades, who
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Mbah extends wage award payments till new minimum wage is ready
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has promised continuous payment of wage awards to state workers until committee on new minimum wage concludes its work. The governor made the pledge during the Town Hall meeting with Enugu people on Saturday at the Old Government House, Enugu.
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Alleged brutalisation of minor: Enugu women place N1m bounty on Anambra woman
Women from Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State have placed N1 million bounty on an Anambra woman, Mrs Adachukwu Okafor, who reportedly brutalised her 11-year-old househelp. Operating under the auspices of Umuada Awgu Global Association (UAGA), the group also issued a 48-hour