Tag: enugu
Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo to run for political office under PDP
by Azubuike Azikiwe Veteran Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo has made known his intention to run for political office, following the ...
Terrible: Son stabs mother to death in Enugu
by Akan Ido A woman, Eunice Ugwuozor has been stabbed to death by her son in Ubiekpo Abor community in Udi ...
Enugu closes shop on Thursday for GEJ rally
by Azubuike Azikiwe The Enugu State Government has declared Thursday, September 25 a work-free-day for President Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election rally. ...
How members of kidnap and robbery gang were killed in Enugu
by Azubuike Azikiwe Two men, who are members of a robbery/kidnap gang have been killed, after a firefight with ...
Sierra Leonean human trafficker nabbed in Enugu
by Azubuike Azikiwe A Sierra Leonean, Koffi Hassan, has been arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service, Enugu State Command, over ...
“Evangelist” shoots father to death in Enugu
by S’ola Filani A 30-year-old man, Chukwukezi Afonogu, has been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command for killing his 65-year-old ...
Nollywood actor arrested for placing hoax Ebola call to Arik Airline flight
by Azubuike Azikiwe Actor, Kingsley Chris Bassey, has been arrested for disrupting a flight, after making a false alert that ...
Horror in Enugu: Couple killed on eve of wedding-day
by Azubuike Azikiwe A couple, who were set to get married on Saturday, 6 September were reportedly shot dead by ...
Further humiliation: Impeached Enugu deputy governor redeployed to civil service
by Akan Ido Impeached Enugu deputy governor, Sunday Onyebuchi has been redeployed to the state Civil Service. Onyebuchi who recently got ...
GOtv launches in Makurdi with open-air concert
by Jewel Stephen To mark the launch of its service in the city of Makurdi, GOtv on Wednesday, 20 August ...
GEJ reveals where 60% of stolen subsidy funds have been taken to [DETAILS]
by Azubuike Azikiwe During the unveiling of the national identity card on Thursday, 28 August, in Abuja, President Jonathan stated ...
Enugu House impeaches Deputy Governor
by Isi Esene The Enugu State House of Assembly has impeached the state Deputy Governor, Sunday Onyebuchi. The decision ...
Night of Tributes held for Late Prof. Dora Akunyili (PHOTOS)
by Azubuike Azikiwe To honour the Late Professor Dora Akunyili, a night of Tributes was held on Monday, 25 ...
Vigil for Late Prof. Akunyili Holds Today in Enugu + Funeral programme details
by Azubuike Azikiwe The funeral of former Minister of Information and Communications, late Prof. (Mrs.) Dora Nkem Akunyili, begins today, ...
The rumble in Nigeria’s football continues – NFF elections postponed
by Olorunwa Lawal The Nigeria Football Federation has denied a statement by the Chairman of NFF Electoral Committee, Mr. Amoni ...
Impeachment: Enugu deputy governor explains why he blacked out at a hearing
by S’ola Filani About a week after he slumped while defending himself before the panel investigating allegations of gross misconduct ...
12th case of Ebola confirmed in Nigeria [DETAILS]
by Olorunwa Lawal Nigeria now has 12 confirmed cases of the Ebola virus, up from 10 at last week’s ...
Another person goes down with #Ebola, bringing the total number of infected to 11
by Godwin Akanfe Minister of Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu has confirmed another Ebola case, bringing the total number to 11. A ...
Ebola: Nurse who came in contact with Patrick Sawyer escapes quarantine to Enugu | 20 more people monitored
by S’ola Filani One of the nurses who made primary contact with Liberian, Patrick Sawyer is said to have escaped ...
JUST IN: Enugu Deputy Governor slumps in court
by S’ola Filani The Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Sunday Onyebuchi has slumped in court. He slumped while giving evidence ...
Someone stole the corpse of a SAN in Enugu
by Kolapo Olapoju The corpse of Theodore Ezeobi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, was reportedly stolen from the Christ ...
Attention, youth ‘corpers’: NYSC announces plans for 7 states under Boko Haram attack [DETAILS]
by Mayowa Aboah The National Youth Service Corps has announced the redeployment of corps members from seven northern states. The ...
60 students escape death as Enugu Shuttle bus goes up in flames
by S’ola Filani About 60 students of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), narrowly escaped death on ...
Who said the rich and influential do not go to prison in Nigeria? See here
by Emmanuel Chidiogo “Only the less privileged go to prison in Nigeria” were the words of Deputy Senate President, Ike ...
Sad: Baby dies in stampede after Enugu market explosion
by S’ola Filani A one-year-old baby was feared dead and others wounded following an explosion which occurred at Eke Ozi ...
Boko Haram: Women banned from carrying handbags to church in Enugu
by S’ola Filani Following the recent incursion of the Boko Haram insurgents into the South-eastern part of the country ...
“I’m a prostitute, I don’t want the baby,” says mother who sold her child for N150,000 (PICTURED)
by S’ola filani A twenty-two-year-old girl, Chinelo Huma, has been arrested by the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the Enugu State ...
CLICK: Dettol presents car prize to winner of Price Awareness Campaign (PHOTOS)
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Anti-germs protection soap, Dettol, presented a brand new Kia Rio car to Mrs. Doyin Rebecca Ntosi, the ...
My anger is people don’t travel with enough cash – Armed robbery suspect (PICTURED)
by Akan Ido A 28-year-old man, Uchenna Otingwu who is allegedly in the habit of dispossessing travellers of their valuables ...
Opinion: Why the bride price custom in Nigeria should be scrapped
by Egoyibo Okoro In Anambra, Enugu, Imo and Abia states of Nigeria, the cost of marrying a young woman often ...
The September Standard
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
- Rainy Season Radiance: Essential Beauty Steps for Gloomy Days
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy