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Stakeholders Want End To Mining On Moribund Sites In Enugu

August 23, 2024

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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)...

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Flooding : Anambra Govt Alerts Residents On Rising Water Levels

August 27, 2024

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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,...

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3 - July 28, 2024

Telcos Trying To Frustrate Planned Protest — Adegboruwa


Human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has asked the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to probe telecommunication operators’ alleged disconnection of subscribers. 

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6 - March 24, 2024

ALX, Enugu Govt Train Over 5,000 Youths On Artificial Intelligence


ALX, a leading tech career accelerator, is proud to announce its partnership with the Enugu State Government to provide its renowned Artificial Intelligence Career Essentials (AiCE) course to 5,000...

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3 - May 27, 2024

Governor Mbah Inaugurate 8th Traditional Rulers Council


…we’ll mobilize against insecurity, support your administration – Council Chaiman, Igwe Asadu

The Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has inaugurated the 8th Council...

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3 - July 27, 2024

Tinubu Mourns Anambra Senator, Ifeanyi Ubah


President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family of the late Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Chief Ifeanyi Ubah at the National Assembly. 

Uba...

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3 - February 11, 2024

Infrastructural Development: Soludo Rallies Anambra Indigenes


Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, has called on indigenes of the state to join hands with him to develop the state under Public-Private-Community-Partnership, (PPCP) model.

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3 - April 16, 2024

Police Arrest Man With Fake Naira Notes In Enugu


Police Operatives serving in Abakaliki (AI) Road Police Division of the Enugu State Command, with the support of law-abiding citizens, on April 10, 2024, around 3 p.m., arrested one Mmaduabuchi Oko...

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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...

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11 - December 17, 2023

YULETIDE: Ban on sale, unauthorized use of fireworks subsists – Enugu CP warns residents


 

The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, has said that the ban on the sale and unauthorized use of fireworks, commonly called “knockout” or “ban...

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3 - March 20, 2024

World Bank Commends Enugu Governor's Strides On Water, Agric Dev’t


The World Bank has commended Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State over his numerous developmental strides in the areas of water and agriculture, particularly livestock farming, stressing that the gov...

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3 - July 31, 2024

APC Debunks Purported Suspension of Enugu State Excos, Threatens Legal Action against Culprits


The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has dismissed the  purported suspension of the State Chairman, Ugochukwu Agballah, and three other party officials.