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NBC happy with Ebonyi, Enugu inter-state boundaries’ demarcation

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2021 0

The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing permanent demarcation of consensus areas of the Ebonyi, Enugu inter-state boundaries. Mrs Chimma Ugbah, a Chief Surveyor in the commission, made the declaration on Saturday while speaking to the News Agency of

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NYSC urges Enugu State Govt to establish farm settlements for job creation

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2021 0

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has implored the Enugu State Government to look into the prospect of establishing farm settlements in the state for job creation. The Director of the NYSC South East Area Office, Mrs. Dorothy Nwatarali, made the call during a courtesy visit to the State Government on Thursday.Nwatarali pledged that the […]

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Mixed reactions trail posting of former IMT Rector to newly established Enugu poly

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2021 0

By Moses Oyediran Concerns are mounting over opposition against the appointment of a former Rector of the Institute of Management and Technology ( IMT), Enugu, Prof Edwin Onyeneje to the newly established Ohodo Federal Polytechnic in Igboetiti Local Government council, Enugu state. Last week, some persons under the aegis of concerned stakeholders from Enugu north […]

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Jubilations as primary school pupils, others in Enugu receives educational materials from Minister, Huawel

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2021 0

By Moses Oyediran, Enugu Some primary schools and a secondary school in Enugu at the weekend received educational materials worth millions of naira from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama and Huawel Technologies Company Limited amidst jubilation. The schools which include: Central Primary School, Eke, Community Primary School, Oma Eke, Okwanda Primary

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Police arrest 2 over female corpse found along Enugu road

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2021 0

The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested two suspects over the corpse of a young lady found in the gutter along Presidential Road, Independence Layout of Enugu metropolis. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement on Tuesday in Enugu that the deceased had been identified as Miss Chiamaka Orji, […]

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Enugu International Trade Fair commences Friday- ECCIMA

Ihesiulo Grace 19 March 2021 0

By Moses Oyediran The 32nd Enugu International Trade Fair organized by the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) will commence on Friday 19th March 2021. The president of ECCIMA, Sir Emeka Nwandu stated this on Tuesday while briefing journalists on the event, themed, “Promoting New Technologies, Business Ideas and Strategies for Rapid

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Enugu warns residents against unauthorised Covid vaccination

Ihesiulo Grace 1 February 2021 0

By Moses Oyediran Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ikechukwu Obi, says that Enugu State will fully subscribe to the Federal Government’s COVID-19 vaccine arrangement and mode of administering it. Obi said this at the weekend to commemorate the 2nd World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day. Obi said that the anticipated Federal Government COVID-19 vaccine, which must […]

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‘Enugu will remain safest, most-secured state in Nigeria’

Ihesiulo Grace 5 January 2021 0

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has reiterated his administration’s resolve to ensure that the state remains the safest and most-secured in the country. Gov. Ugwuanyi said this on Monday in Enugu at the public presentation of a book entitled: “Effective policing and security in south-east Nigeria.’’ The book, which has three major parts was […]

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APC protests Enugu assembly bye-election result

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2020 0

By Moses Oyediran The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has rejected the outcome of the Dec. 5 Isi-Uzo State Constituency election in Enugu State, Daily Times gathered. The conduct of the election followed the death of the former member representing the constituency, Hon Chijioke Ugwueze. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on Sunday […]

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21 dead as trailer hits bus carrying school children in Enugu

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2020 0

21 persons including school children have been reportedly dead in an auto crash at Mgbowo in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the news to newsmen on Thursday, October 29. The Enugu Sector Commander, Mr Ogbonna Kalu, said the accident which occurred on Wednesday afternoon, involved a school […]

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Isi-Uzo by-election and burden of political compensation

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2020 0

By Moses Oyediran Politics in Nigeria has witnessed ideologies favorable and unfavorable to the tenets of democracy in the country. Recently, political parties began a new trend in encouraging spouses, children and family members of elected politicians who died while still in office to take over elective positions of their deceased family members. Strange as […]

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FRSC postpones exam due to security challenges

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2020 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has indefinitely postponed its promotion examinations scheduled to commence on Monday following prevailing security challenges. READ ALSO: Bandits kill two FRSC officials, abduct 10 others Recall that Daily Times reported the corps  reportedly attacked while traveling from the Sokoto and Kebbi State Commands of the corps for a training

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Enugu residents hail Buhari, Sirika as airport reopens

Ihesiulo Grace 29 August 2020 0

By Sam Nzeh & Moses Oyediran Business activities pick up around, within facility Residents of Enugu, the political hub of the Southeast region of Nigeria, are praising President Muhammadu Buhari over the completion of rehabilitation work at Akanu Ibiam International Airport as the facility reopens tomorrow, August 30. They also commended the Minister of Aviation, […]

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Enugu killings: Abaribe demands judicial panel of inquiry

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2020 0

By Tunde Opalana Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has condemned in very strong terms the Sunday killings of Igbo youths in Emene, Enugu State by security operatives, saying the constancy of the killings has given room to wide suspicion of a sinister motive. He also warned that the labelling of every Igbo group as […]

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BREAKING: 2 dead, many injured as police, IPOB clash in Enugu

Ihesiulo Grace 23 August 2020 0

There was intense uproar in Enugu State on Sunday when policemen had a clash with members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Daily Times gathered that two persons died in the clash. We also learnt that many members of the pro-Igbo group were also injured. READ ALSO: COVID-19: No plans to reopen universities — ASUU […]

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“We’re creating enabling environment for young entrepreneurs in Enugu”

Ihesiulo Grace 21 August 2020 0

By Moses Oyediran, Enugu Enugu State Government has assured youths in the state of the commitment of the present administration in creating enabling environment for young entrepreneurs to thrive. Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Mr Manfred Nzekwe made this known after presenting a cheque of ₦100,000 and a sponsorship package to Odemena Chukwu and Anthony […]

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Gov Ugwuanyi demolishes house of man who destroyed Enugu airport fence

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2020 0

The Enugu State Government has demolished a twin duplex belonging to one Jonathan Emejulu two days after he destroyed the perimeter fence of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport. Jonathan Emejulu’s house was demolished on Friday, August 14. The Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, at about 10 am on Friday, stormed Emejulu’s houses and demolished the […]

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FG to prosecute man for destroying Enugu Airport Fence

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2020 0

The Federal Government has sworn to prosecute Architect John Jerry Emejulu for demolishing about two kilometres of the ongoing concrete perimeter fence, at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, while claiming to own the land. Reports also say that Emejulu visited the area with a court order in the company of armed security agents destroying […]

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PDP swears in Enugu State executives

Ihesiulo Grace 11 August 2020 0

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday swore-in newly-elected executives of the party in Enugu State. READ ALSO: “God must win”: PDP flags off Edo Gubernatorial campaign by trolling Oshiomole The newly-elected chairman of the party in the state, Mr Augustine Nnamani, was sworn-in alongside other 38 state executives. Mr Anthony Mogbo, a Senior Advocate […]

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Enugu records 56 new cases of COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 28 June 2020 0

The Enugu state government has announced 56 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 258. The state’s Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ikechukwu Obi, made the announcement in a statement on Sunday in Enugu. Obi stated that the ministry confirmed the 56 new cases in the update by the […]