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WaterAid Nigeria and South Saharan Social Development Organisation (SSDO) on Saturday inaugurated 20,000-litre capacity motorized borehole in Ukwuinyi community of Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State. 

The new generator-powered water facility is part of intervention under the second-phase of the Strengthening Water and Sanitation Delivery in Nigeria Project, which is funded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Charity (LDSC).

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Members of Association of Tricycle Riders Transport Union (ATRTU) Enugu State have given a vote-of-confidence on its current Chairman, Mr Sunday Ozeh, for his exemplary and people-focused leadership.

The ATRTU union members also gave a vote-of-confidence on its current Board Chairman, Mr Benjamin Ikah, for his exemplary fatherly guidance and peaceful disposition.

The union members expressed their allegiance to Gov. Peter Mbah administration and his resolve to build a digit...

The Enugu State Attorney General, (AG) Dr. Kingsley Udeh, on Tuesday met with a delegation from the Carmelite Prisoners’ Interest Organisation (CAPIO),

He received the delegation comprising Executive Director, Deputy Director and other key officers of the organization at his office, Ministry of Justice, Enugu. 

Dr. Udeh during a speech lauded efforts of the Organisation towards improving the general wellbeing of inmates in Nigeria.

He commended...

In times like these, it's perplexing to observe that the authorities continue to tolerate the use of tinted windows by individuals in their cars. Given the existing insecurity concerns, shouldn't there be a strong justification for mandating the removal of tinted windows from all vehicles? It's hard not to notice that a significant majority of vehicles in Anambra now sport tinted windows. Were I in Gov. Soludo's position, I would convene a meeting with law enforcement official...

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Enugu State Council, has urged Governor Peter Mbah, to carry its members along in the distribution of palliatives received from the federal government. 

The appeal is contained in a communique issued at the end of its monthly congress held on Thursday, and presided over by its Chairman, Comrade Sam Udekwe. 

Recall that the Federal Government on August, 17 announced a N5billion palliative to each state and the Federal Capital...

The Honourable Member, representing Awgu/Aninri/ Oji Federal Constituency, Hon. Chijioke Okereke, has launched the second phase of the CSO Youth Empowerment Scheme Programme for his constituents.

In a facebook, Hon. Okereke disclosed that the initiative will equip youths with comprehensive set of skills essential for success in both their professional and personal lives. 

These skills include foundational skills, 21st-century skills, digital skills, STEM knowledge and...

At least four people were killed when a building collapsed at Agric Quarters in the Mgbemena area of Coal Camp, Enugu South Local Government Area.

The Chairman, Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA) Uche Anya, who visited the scene of the incident confirmed that four members of a family died as a result of collapse. 

Anya said that the bungalow building collapsed on Friday at 8pm. 

He said the structure was approved for animal husbandry...

The Enugu State government has pledged to support the Nigerian Navy in its efforts to establish a naval operational base, hospital and welfare school in the state. 

The commitment was made by the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, when he received members of the Naval Committee on the Establishment of Naval Base at Ogurugu Inland Water led by Rear Admiral Chijioke Onyemaobi at the Enugu Government House, weekend, saying his administration was poised to partner with the federal gov...

Anya-Ndi-Igbo, a non-partisan, socio-political and economic development-oriented organization, has said Igbo nation uses its Day, which is observed on the 29th of September every year, to reflect the essence of its existence and deplore sad state of things in Igbo land. 

In a chart with our correspondent in Enugu on how the event had been celebrated in the past, the President of Anya-Ndi-Igbo, Engr. Chris Okoye, said the occasion is usually leaden with emotions, reflection, wit...

Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, has made an additional contribution of N50 million to the College of Nursing Sciences at Bishop Shanahan Specialist Hospital in Nsukka, Enugu State. The support aims to support the training of healthcare professionals and the provision of quality healthcare services to the community. It complements Mr. Peter Obi's previous contribution of N100 million to the institution.

In 2021, Mr. Peter Obi made a notewort...