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Condemnation trails assassination attempt on Nsukka market leader

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By Moses Oyediran Council chairman of Nsukka Local Government, Mr Cosmas Ugwueze, has condemned Saturday’s assassination attempt on Mrs Ngozi Ozioko the immediate past Chairman of Ogige Market Amalgamated Traders Association Nsukka (OMATAN). Ugwueze said: “It’s barbaric and unfortunate that somebody will because of an election in the market plan to kill the immediate past […]

Police confirm release of abducted Nsukka Catholic priest

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The Police Command in Enugu State says abducted Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Malachy Asadu, serving under Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, has been released. READ ALSO: Police confirm abduction of traditional ruler by gunmen in FCT Recall that Asadu was abducted on Monday by unknown persons in Nsukka town. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ebere […]

Oriokpa masquerades in Nsukka is alleged attacks and killing innocent people

Ben Ugwuoke, a UNN graduate has called for the total Abolishment of Oriokpa masquerade in Nsukka Local Government area of Enugu State, over alleged attacks on innocent citizens. I shall be leading 1,000 men protest over the total Abolishment of Oriokpa in the entire land of Nsukka Local Government of Enugu State. The government must […]

UNN joins nationwide ASUU strike

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The branch chairman of Academic Staff Union of Universities in University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN-ASUU) Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Abada has announced that UNN has joined the nationwide strike declared by the national body over the “non implementation of FG-ASUU Memorandum of Action (MoA) it entered with Federal Government”. Abada while briefing newsmen Wednesday in his office […]

Day academics gathered to seek new approach to political restructuring of Nigeria

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The International Conference and 2nd Home Coming 2018 organised by the Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu state, ended after three days of intellectual brainstorming on the state of nature and the Nigerian political question. The International Confab which attracted scholars from all over the globe was the second Home […]

2019: Enugu community threatens to withdraw support for PDP over relocation of development centre

Members of People Democratic Party (PDP) in Nkpunano ward in Nsukka LGA of Enugu state has threatened to withdraw their support from the party over the planned relocation of Nsukka Central Development Centre from the present location to Nru ward. The members of the ruling party in the state in a peaceful protest during PDP […]

UNN confers honorary degree on Austin Avuru

The University of Nigeria (UNN), Nsukka on Thursday conferred honorary degree on the MD/ CEO, Seplat Petroleum, Mr Austin Avuru at the occasion of its special convocation and Founders’ Day Lecture. Avuru who was conferred with Doctor of Business Administration delivered founders’ lecture. In his lecture titled, “Education and Development in Nigeria: A Dream Betrayed”, […]

Group endorses Obetta as Nsukka/ Igboeze South Federal constituency candidate

Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the Nsukka Igboeze South Rescue Movement has endorsed Chief Chidi Obeta to contest the Nsukka/Igboeze South House of Representative election under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Spokesman of the group, Comrade Igboke Onyebuchi in a statement made available to journalists said the endorsement was as a […]

Obetta emerges House of Reps consensus candidate

A House of Representative aspirant for Nsukka /Igboeze-South Federal constituency, Mr. Chidi Obetta has emerged as the consensus candidate from among five aspirants contesting the position from Nsukka Local Government Area. The arrangement which was brokered by Nsukka Traditional Ruler’s Council according to a document seen by our correspondent was a directive from Governor Ifeanyi […]

Traditional ruler denies receiving financial inducement from herdsmen for grazing

Traditional Ruler of Obimo community in Nsukka local government of Enugu state, Igwe Spancer Ugwuoke has denied receiving financial inducement from herdsmen for the purpose of grazing cattle in the community. Igwe Ugwuoke was alleged to have collected money, sold plots of land without the approval of the community. However the traditional ruler said the […]

Enugu govt commences repairs of potholes on urban roads

The Enugu State Government has announced its plan to commence the immediate and comprehensive repairs of emerging potholes on urban carriageways in Enugu and Nsukka, including the intercity roads “to ensure adequate maintenance and sustainability of our roads for safe passage at all times”. A statement by the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. (Sir) […]

Enugu govt seals banks, others over N200m debts

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The Enugu State Board of Internal Revenue (BIR) has given insight into why it carried out a distrainment exercise on four banks and two other private firms, located in Enugu metropolis and Nsukka, on Tuesday, after obtaining Court Orders. Speaking to newsmen immediately after the exercise, the board’s Director of Back Duty Audit, Mr. Edwin […]

Crisis looms in Nsukka LG as casket traders claim council seized 200 caskets

… No we seized 48 caskets – Council chairman Crisis brewed between the Nsukka Local Government Area and Casket traders yesterday over the actual number of caskets seized as the council makes a deft move to relocate casket sellers in the University town. This is coming after staff of the local government raided shops belonging […]

2019: “It would be rape on democracy if Asadu is returned for fourth term”

The commissioner for housing in Enugu State and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representative aspirant for Nsukka/ Igboeze South federal constituency, Barr. Peter Okonkwo has called on the people of the area not to be deceived by the incumbent House of Representative member, Hon. Pat Asadu on his becoming speaker of the house if […]

Enugu: Aspirant denies stepping down for incumbent Nsukka/Igboeze South Rep

A House of Representative aspirant for Nsukka/ Igboeze South Federal Constituency in the coming 2019 general election, Mr. Chidi Obetta has debunked speculation that he has stepped down from the race. Reacting to rumours that he had stepped down for the incumbent House of Representatives member, Hon. Pat Asadu who is seeking re-election for the […]

Soyinka lauds UNN for lifetime achievement award conferred on him

Noble Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, has lauded the Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on the award of lifetime achievement conferred on him. Soyinka gave the commendation on Wednesday in UNN in a remark during the 2nd Chinua Achebe International Conference organized by the Institute of African Studies. He said he was […]

20 days in office: Council boss flags-off multiple rural road projects in Nsukka

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The growth of any economy rests on the development of humans, infrastructure and agriculture. Little wonder just in 20 days in office, Chief Patrick Asadu, Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu state swiftly moved to flag-off construction of some rural roads to allow easy movement of agricultural products in the area. Omeje, who […]

UNN to graduate 132 first class students

…Sultan, Kalu and Ovia bag honourary degrees A total of 132 of the 7, 830 graduating students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka will be awarded first class degrees during the 47th convocation of the institution. The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Benjamin Ozumba, told newsmen on Monday in Enugu at the Vice- Chancellor’s press […]

Enugu LG Poll: PDP chieftain slumps, dies after speaking at a campaign rally in Nsukka

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Moses Oyediran, Enugu A former Public Relations Officer of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu state at the weekend slumped and died at a campaign rally for the November 4, 2017 Local Government election. Daily Times reports that the deceased, Mike Ugwuneze, also a onetime chairman of the party at […]

Ugwuanyi, a first class governor, says former guber aspirant

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A former governorship aspirant in the 2015 election in Enugu state, Chief Chidi Obetta has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for ensuring that credible and saleable candidates emerged from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 4 local government election while also describing him as a first class governor. Obetta made this known to The […]