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Enugu Gets Private Art Gallery
October 10, 2023
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A US based Nigeria woman, Miss Kachi Ikwuegbu, on Sunday unveiled “Kachi James Gallery” for promotion of art work in Nigeria.
The gallery which is located at 1, Snapp Drive, Independence Layout, Enugu is said to house art work from all kinds of artists in the country.
Speaking at the event, Ikwuegbu who is the founder of the gallery and hailed from Anambra State, said her love for arts and intellectual property motivated her to establish the galle...
Atani Iron Dealers Market Wins Anambra State Traders Sports Competition
December 09, 2023
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Iron Dealers Market, Atani in Ogbaru Local Government Area (LGA) has emerged champions of the 2023 Traders' Football Competition.
They beat Nkwo Umunze Market in Orumba South LGA, four goals to one in a thrilling encounter that brought to an end weeks of enthralling clashes that had 82 markets in participation.
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo was in attendance at the finale of the local traders' sports competition held at the Awka City Stadium,...
Kizz Daniel, Davido unveil remix of Daniel’s hit single “Twe Twe”
January 25, 2024
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Nigerian singer and song writer, Daniel Anidugbe, a.k.a Kizz Daniel, and Nigeria-America singer, David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, on Thursday, unveiled the remix of Kizz Daniel’s hit single, ‘Twe Twe’.
Mr Christian Agadibe, the Chief Executive Officer of Artmatazz Media, a media company to Kizz Daniel, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu.
Agadibe said that following the last collaboration of the two singers in 2018 o...
Kizz Daniel appreciates fans with new EP “Thankz Alot” song
March 11, 2024
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Renowned Nigerian Musician, Daniel Anidugbe, a.k.a Kizz Daniel, has showered his loyal fanbase with gratitude through his latest musical offering, the ‘Thankz Alot’ Extended Play (EP).
The highly anticipated EP, comprised four tracks, the Chief Executive Officer of Artmatazz Media, a media company to the superstar, Christian Agadibe, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Enugu on Monday.
Agadibe said the song is a heartfelt expression of a...
Nollywood star Junior Pope dies in boat accident
April 11, 2024
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Nollywood actor Junior Pope Odonwodo, popularly known as Jnr Pope has died in a boat accident while traveling to film a movie in Nigeria's Delta state, his fellow actors have said.
The film star was earlier reported to have survived the accident when doctors attempted to resuscitate him in a hospital.
"It's so so sad that our joy was short lived. Two notable hospitals tried their best to revive him but to no avail. We finally lost him," Emeka Rollas Ejezi...
Junior Pope’s Family Reacts To Viral Burial Poster
April 28, 2024
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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 widely circulated poster, purportedly issued by the family, detailed the funeral arrangements for the late actor.
According to the poster, the deceased will be interred on May 17th, 2024, in his hometown in Enugu state.
Many eagle-eyed fans noticed that on the o...
Jnr Pope Burial: Family Sets Up Planning Committee
May 02, 2024
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The family of JohnPaul Odonwodo, a.k.a Junior Pope, has urged the public to rely solely on information from the Central Planning Committee (CPC) for his burial.
Ivor Odonwodo, the late actor’s brother, said this in a statement in Enugu.
While noting that the family was heartbroken by his death, Mr Odonwodo said they were finding consolation in the life of impact he lived.
“His life was characterised by love of G...
Happy Birthday To Rev Moses Chukwu
May 04, 2024
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Mr. and Mrs. Johnpaul Moore, have felicitated the resident Pastor, Kingdom Ways Living Church, Enugu 1, Rev Moses Chukwu, on his birthday.
The family's birthday message was contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Enugu.
The statement said, "We the family of Mr and Mrs Johnpaul Moore, hereby felicitate with the resident Pastor of Kingdom Ways Living Church Enugu 1.
"Rev Moses Chukwu ha...
Paucity of funds affecting movie production – Producer
July 07, 2024
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A movie and music producer, Joe Atu, has attributed the decline in the production of Nollywood movies to the paucity of funds.
Atu, also known as Smash Beatz, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Saturday.
He said it costs millions to shoot and produce a quality film.
He said that actors and actresses, who used to collect N500,000, now triple their payment.
He further said that the cost of renting and hir...
Enugu Gov. Bags NEAPS Infrastructural Development Award
July 07, 2024
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… _As Tinubu commends Mbah, awardees for living up to expectation_
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has bagged the Distinguished Award for Infrastructure at the Nigeria Excellence in Public Service Awards, NEAPS, for his impactful road infrastructural interventions in the state.
Mbah, who had a fortnight ago, also received a presidential award for his contributions to Micro, Small, and Medium Scale Enterprises, MSMEs, at the 2024 National MSMEs Awards by the...
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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,...
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11 - May 16, 2024
FRSC tasks commanders on effective operational duty in challenging security environment
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Thursday, tasked its sector and unit commanders on effective operational duty in a challenging security environment.
The Zonal Commanding Officer...
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3 - March 03, 2024
Group Urges Soludo, Ohaneze To Accord Late Ezeife Befitting State Burial
The Civil Liberties Organization (CLO), on Sunday, urged Gov. Chukwuma Soludo and Ohaneze Ndigbo to accord a befitting burial to former governor of Anambra, Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife.
Ezei...
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3 - March 23, 2024
Mbah Vows To Generate, Distribute Electricity
The Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, on Saturday, says his administration is working to generate and distribute electricity.
He spoke during a town hall meeting with Enugu peopl...
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6 - May 23, 2024
Morden Terminal Stations Will Enhance Transportation, Boost Economy of Enugu—Commissioner
The attention of the Enugu State government has been drawn to a statement by the governorship candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Chijioke Edeoga on the State’s well t...
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3 - April 24, 2024
NYSC swears in 1,635 new corps members in Enugu
The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) has sworn in 1,635 corps members of the 2024 Batch A Stream two set, deployed to Enugu State for the one-year mandatory national service.
The stat...
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3 - April 26, 2024
Varsity begins innovative forum to reduce graduate unemployment
The University of Nigeria (UNN) Technology Advancement Programme (UNTAP), on Thursday began an innovative forum to address the increasing number of unemployable graduates in the country.
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3 - June 13, 2024
Ugwu-Onyeama FOB Base not cause of Enugu auto crash – 82 Division
The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army says its internal security Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Ugwu-Onyeama is not the cause of a recent Enugu-Onitsha Highway accident that claimed four lives.
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3 - February 20, 2024
Enugu Govt. Warns Marketers Against Fuel Hike
Enugu State government has observed with dismay the inconsiderate and unnecessary hike in petroleum products in the state by petroleum marketers.
In a statement issued on Tuesday in...
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3 - February 25, 2024
Ekwunife Condemns Murder of Anambra PG
The Director General of South East Governors Forum, Senator Uche Ekwunife, has condemned the tragic and senseless killing of Silas Onyima, the President General of Umuoji community in Anambra State...