Enugu govt demolishes another building used as kidnappers’ hideout

Enugu govt demolishes another building used as kidnappers’ hideout

The Enugu State Government, on Friday, demolished another building used as a hideout by kidnappers in Enugu State. The building, a twin bungalow, was located at Nokpa-Nike, a community in Enugu East Local Government Area of the state. The Chairperson of the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, Uche Anya, told reporters that the building had … Read more

Chidimma Adetshina appointed Enugu State brand ambassador

Chidimma Adetshina appointed Enugu State brand ambassador

Chidimma Adetshina, Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 winner, has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Enugu State. The 23-year-old was named ambassador by the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, in an X post on Thursday. Her appointment came after a warm homecoming on Tuesday in Enugu, where she was welcomed with banners, traditional performances, … Read more

Enugu govt demolishes kidnappers’ hideouts, recovers arms, ammunition

Enugu govt demolishes kidnappers’ hideouts, recovers arms, ammunition

The Enugu State Government, on Wednesday, demolished properties used by suspected kidnappers for keeping their victims in Enugu State. The development occurred hours after security operatives killed 27 suspected kidnappers at various hideouts in the state. The Chairperson of the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, Uche Anya, led a team of government officials and workers to carry … Read more

Peter Obi calls for Nnamdi Kanu’s release

Peter Obi calls for Nnamdi Kanu’s release

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has asked the Nigerian government to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Mr Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, stated this while speaking to reporters in Onitsha on Saturday, according to a report by Punch newspaper. The … Read more

Gov Mbah speaks on killings in Enugu community

Gov Mbah speaks on killings in Enugu community

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has vowed to track down hoodlums who attacked Nimbo, a community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of the state. PREMIUM TIMES reported that suspected herders invaded the community on Sunday evening and shot sporadically, killing at least five people, including a child of about two years old. ‘It’s unacceptable’ Mr Mbah … Read more

Enugu govt to begin electricity generation, distribution in 2026 – governor

Enugu govt to begin electricity generation, distribution in 2026 – governor

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has said his administration will begin the generation and distribution of electricity in the state by the end of 2026. Mr Mbah spoke on Saturday during a Town Hall meeting with residents of the state at the old Government Lodge in Enugu. The governor said that the plan to … Read more