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Stakeholders Want End To Mining On Moribund Sites In Enugu
August 23, 2024
Some stakeholders on environment have urged the Enugu State Government to decommission mining sites that have become moribund and dangerous for communities in order to protect lives.
The stakeholders made the call on Thursday during a Town hall and Media Interactive Discussion on Coal Mining in Enugu.
The meeting was organised by Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI), in collaboration with New Life Community Care Initiative (NELCCI), Neighborhood Environmental Watch (NEW)...
Flooding : Anambra Govt Alerts Residents On Rising Water Levels
August 27, 2024
Anambra State Government has warned residents of the rising water levels of the River Niger.
A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Paul Nwosu, urged flood prone Local Government Areas such as Anambra East, Anambra West, Onitsha North, Onitsha South, Awka North, Ihiala and Ogbaru to be on alert.
The explained noted that a statement by the Director General, Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, Mr. Umar Mohammed, Friday,...
Maiduguri flood: Foundation offers free mental counseling, food, others to 1803 victims
September 16, 2024
The Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation, an NGO, has offered mental counseling and other services to 1803 flood-hit Maiduguri residents within the past six days.
The other humanitarian services provided by the foundation included: food, water, clothing, shelter and insecticide treated mosquito nets.
Speaking to newsmen on the ongoing Swift Intervention Programme in Maiduguri on Monday in Enugu, the Co-founder of the Foundation, Mrs Uzoamaka Nwachukwu, sa...
Flooding: Reps Committee Inspects Affected Areas In Enugu
October 07, 2024
The House of Representatives Committee on Ecological Funds has visited parts of Enugu State affected by flooding.
The communities include Amechi Idodo, Amauzam Amagunze, Ihuokpara and Nkerefi communities in Nkanu East LGA and Mpu, Okpanku, Oduma and Nenwe in Aninri Local Government Areas.
Assessing the impacts of the flooding at the weekend, the team led by the Chairman House Committee on Ecological Funds, Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, explained that they decided to em...
3 - February 04, 2024
Enugu Information Commissioner, Aka Congratulates Atigwe On Re-run Election Victory
The Enugu State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Aka Eze Aka has congratulated, Engr Simon Chukwuemeka Atigwe, who won the Igbo-Eze North/Udenu Federal Constituency re-run election h...
3 - April 09, 2024
Enugu Gov’t Begins Empowerment, Training of Artisans, Business Owners
As part of its efforts to eradicate poverty and drive economic growth in rural areas in the state, the Enugu State government has announced that it is commencing different empowerment and training...
9 - April 28, 2024
Junior Pope’s Family Reacts To Viral Burial Poster
The family of the late actor, Junior Pope has notified the public about the ‘untrue’ and errors in the viral burial poster of the actor.
Recall that the wi...
3 - July 04, 2024
Enugu Gov't moves to regulate mining operations, increased revenue
The Enugu State government has announced its readiness to regulate mining operations to ensure environmental safety and enhance the development of the mining sector in the state.
Th...
3 - January 22, 2024
Doctors In Enugu To Begin Indefinite Strike From Wednesday
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Teaching Hospital says it will embark on indefinite strike over abysmal shortage of doctors, ins...
13 - May 19, 2024
Holy Spirit is beyond a force - Fr. Jidere
Fr. Chigozie Jidere proclaimed the above title in his sermon at Sacred Heart Chaplaincy today. He spoke as a Catholic priest well-versed in the scriptures, surpassing any self-proclaimed pastor. As...
3 - April 27, 2024
Sen. Eze's demise 'devastating' to APC Enugu family—Nwoye
The immediate past Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Dr. Ben Nwoye, says the demise of Senator Ayogu Eze, is “devastating” to the members of the national r...
4 - September 24, 2024
ENSIEC presents certificate of return to 17 Enugu chairmen-elect
The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) has presented certificate of return to 17 chairmen-elect in the just-concluded 2024 Enugu State Local Government Polls held on Sept. 21, 20...
11 - December 12, 2023
Troops raid IPOB/ESN camps in Anambra, Kill one, recover firearms
Troops of Exercise GOLDEN DAWN III has raided camps of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliates the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Orsumoghu general area...
3 - April 29, 2024
Emefiele Challenges Jurisdiction Of Lagos Court To Try Him
The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has deferred till the end of trial, its ruling on the application filed by the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele,...