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April 25, 2016
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BREAKING: Fulani herdsmen attack village in Enugu, many feared dead

Natives of Ukpabi, Nimbo in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State have reportedly fled to neighboring communities of Nkpologu and Uvuru following a brutal attack by suspected Fulani Herdsmen which left scores dead. The herdsmen reportedly invaded the communities in the early hours of Monday, April 25 with the intent to kill and destroy... Read More
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March 14, 2016
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Wearing of ‘topless dresses’ banned in Enugu churches

The wearing of ‘topless dresses’ to church weddings, services and receptions has been banned by the Anglican Archdiocese of Enugu. The use of veils to cover topless wedding dresses has also been prohibited in Anglican Churches in Enugu. Archbishop of the Arch-Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, announced on Monday, that the ban was enforced in... Read More
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February 15, 2016
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‘Any cleric that supported Father Mbaka’s transfer is an enemy of the Holy Spirit’

The January 30 transfer of Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka from Christ the King Parish,GRA, where he had been the parish priest for 20 years to Our Lady of Rosary, Emene Enugu- is still causing ripples in many quarters. In his former parish, Mbaka had built the Adoration Ministry, which is a prayer-ground of sorts to... Read More
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February 10, 2016
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How 6 pro-Biafra protesters were ‘shot dead’ by security agents in Aba

6 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra were on Tuesday killed in Aba, Abia state, while 20 others were arrested by security agents. The IPOB members were said to have been protesting the continued detention of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, who is facing trial for treason and other crimes against the federal government. Vanguard... Read More
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January 31, 2016
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‘I’m not a recalcitrant priest’ | Father Mbaka leaves Adoration Ministry

Controversial Catholic priest, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka on Saturday, relocated from Christ the King parish, GRA, Enugu to his new duty post at Our Lady Parish, Umuchigbo, Njinike. In a journey that lasted for several hours, Father Mbaka was accompanied by hundreds of his parishioners and supporters, until he got to his new parish. While... Read More
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January 9, 2016
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‘I condemn my former party, PDP’ | Jim Nwobodo makes surprise defection to APC

Jim Nwobodo, a former minister of information, and governor of the old Anambra State, has defected to the All Progressive Congress. The former Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate announced his defection at an APC meeting convened by Foreign Affairs minister, Dr. Jeffrey Onyeama, in Enugu. Nwobodo, who made a surprise appearance at the APC meeting,... Read More
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November 16, 2015
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I regret joining the APC without… – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has expressed regrets over his inability to lure Enugu state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, into the All Progressive Congress. Dogara, who made the statement on Sunday, said he’s confident that Governor Ugwuanyi would bring his progressive ideals to Enugu state. The Speaker made the comments at a grand reception... Read More
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November 6, 2015
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My husband’s government will make you feel safe – Aisha Buhari

Aisha Buhari, the wife of the president, says Nigerians should expect to feel secure and safe in the administration of her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari. According to Mrs Buhari, her husband’s government would enhance ‘unity, love and security’ in the country. “The government of my husband is a government of unity, love and security. Nigerians... Read More
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October 31, 2015
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3 PDP chieftains to be prosecuted for forgery

Three chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party in Enugu have been recommended for trial by he Federal Ministry of Justice over case of alleged forgery.  The recommendation was made by the Director of Public Prosecution, in response to a petition submitted to the police headquarters, by Dennis Oguerinwa Amadi, who represents Udi/Ezeagu Federal constituency at the House of... Read More
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October 29, 2015
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Nnamdi Kanu’s Biafra group disowned, ‘condemned’ by ‘Citizens of Enugu’

The violent agitation of the Nnamdi Kanu-led Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been condemned by a pressure group, Concerned Citizens of Enugu State. The Concerned Citizens of Enugu State (CCES), has criticised the activities of IPOB over the detention of Kanu, the Director of Radio Biafra. Kanu was arrested two weeks ago, by the Department of State... Read More
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October 27, 2015
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‘Come out of cultism before it’s too late’ | Father Mbaka warns Enugu judges

Controversial Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka of Adoration Ministries, has warned judges in Enugu State to shun cultism or face dire consequences. Mbaka gave the warning during a holy mass,organised to mark the beginning of Enugu State Judiciary Legal Year. The cleric alleged that some judges in the state belong to secret societies, for protection and also to have... Read More
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September 17, 2015
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Abducted Imam freed, kidnappers get N2m ransom

Sheik Adam Idoko, the Chief Imam of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has been released by his abductors, after they received a ransom of N2million. Idoko, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, was released in the early hours of Thursday morning. He was reported to have reached an agreement with his kidnappers, not to... Read More
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September 11, 2015
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Top Muslim cleric, Adam Idoko, abducted in Enugu

Adam Idoko, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, has been kidnapped. Idoko, who is also the Chief Imam of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, was reportedly taken in the early hours of Thursday in his village, Ogrute Enugu-Ezike in Nssukka, Enugu state. According to Premium Times, the abduction was confirmed by Murtada... Read More
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July 23, 2015
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NBC claims to have jammed Radio Biafra’s signal but…

The National Broadcasting Commission claims to have successfully blocked the illegal Radio Biafra from operating, by jamming its signals. Last week, the Director General of NBC, Emeka Mba had said in Abuja: “We are working with security operatives, the Commission has also tracked down, neutralized and confiscated transmitter equipment from several locations in the region.” The commission... Read More
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May 18, 2015
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: PDP still in crisis, Buhari to drop General title, More stories

APC threatens PDP, REC says they should be ready to go to jail. Leadership Patience illness disappears after GEJ lost the presidential election. Nation Crisis in Enugu APC not abating as leaders submit fresh ministerial list. Leadership Buhari to drop General title after May 29. YNaija El-Rufai seeks Nigerians pity and congratulatory wishes. Leadership National... Read More
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April 9, 2015
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“If only Ojukwu was like Jonathan” – Is T.Y Danjuma trying to get the Igbos upset again?

by Kolapo Olapoju It beats us… as to what could be the basis for the comparison of the action of a military commander in the 1970s to the action of a democratic president in 2015? Just when the dust is yet to settle regarding the Oba of Lagos’ threat against Igbos, a former Chief of Army... Read More
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April 2, 2015
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#OccupyEnugu: Ex-gov. Nnamani leads another street protest

by Ranti Joseph Armed soldiers and policemen Wednesday threw canisters of tear- gas and shot sporadically into the air to disperse a street protest led by the former governor of Enugu State, Chimaroke Nnamani over the outcome of Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly’s election. Nnamani had led a similar protest tagged Occupy Enugu to the Independent... Read More
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March 31, 2015
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YNAIJA ENDORSEMENT: We endorse PDP’s Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for Enugu governor

As we move closer to the gubernatorial elections scheduled for April 11, the editorial team at YNaija.com will be endorsing the most suitable candidates contesting in the elections in a handful of swing states across the nation. We start with Enugu, an influential state in the South east of the country firmly in the grip of... Read More
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March 30, 2015
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Opinion: The probability of Mr. Fani Kayode’s 23 states claim is very low

by Abdulmumin Ajia, Ola Adeola Both of the two major gladiators in this contest would most probably meet the constitutional threshold but the candidate with the majority vote between the two would end up being duly elected President. First off, why does Mr. Fani – kayode need to insult his opponents in order to get... Read More
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March 28, 2015
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#NigeriaDecides: This is the car that exploded in Enugu (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor A bomb blast was reported to have gone off during an accreditation exercise at one of Enugu’s polling unit on Saturday. According to the police: “The Enugu state command of the Nigeria Police Force through its operatives working in partnership with other sister security agencies in the state on 28/03/13 averted what... Read More
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March 20, 2015
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“Jonathan wants me dead before the 2015 elections” – Father Mbaka is scared for his life

by Azubuike Azikiwe Catholic priest and founder of the Adoration Ministry, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has yet again raised an alarm that his life was in serious danger. According to Mbaka, President Goodluck Jonathan should be held responsible if anything should happen to him. He said the president decided to kill his sermon against the... Read More
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March 17, 2015
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So GEJ and Patience Jonathan are trying to kill Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka?

by Azubuike Azikiwe Controversial Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, says that President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan, have colluded to kill him because of his public opposition to the President’s re-election. In a new video posted on YouTube, Mbaka appeared to have made the allegation during a sermon he delivered in his... Read More
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