by ‘Jola Sotubo A palm wine tapper in Enugu has been beaten to a pulp by his debtors after he attempted to collect the money he was owed. Emenike Nkwuo had managed to collect N9,000 out of the 10,000 owed him but he was assaulted when he went back to collect the balance from one... Read More

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Horrible: Expatriate pushes Nigerian employee to his death from storey building

by ‘Jola Sotubo A foreigner working in Nigeria has been arrested by police in Enugu after reports that he assaulted an employee. The suspect, an Arab simply identified as Abdul Lateef, is said to have had a disagreement with a fellow employee, one Arinze, at the Arab Contractors Construction Company due to which he threw... Read More

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December 17, 2013

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INCREDIBLE: How bus driver ‘raped passenger for 15 HOURS’ in Enugu

by ‘Jola Sotubo A commercial bus driver in Enugu has had the rape case pending against him adjourned till February 26 2014. Emeka Ugwudiobi was accused of raping one of his female passengers at gunpoint for 15 hours. The suspect is said to have committed the offence earlier this year in an uncompleted building around... Read More

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December 9, 2013

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PDP crisis: Bamanga Tukur may be shown the way out

It has emerged that the embattled national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur may be on his way out as governors elected on the party’s platform last night asked the North-east caucus of the party to shop for an immediate replacement. This was part of the resolutions reached at the meeting... Read More

December 2, 2013

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Terrible: Armed men attack MFM church in Enugu, burn altar

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Enugu branch of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles ministries (MFM) was attacked by unidentified gunmen during the weekend. Two security men on duty at the regional headquarters of the church were said to have barely escaped with their lives. The hoodlums reportedly asked the guards to turn off their phones... Read More

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November 30, 2013

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ASUU strike update: 10 things you SHOULD know about the FG meeting with VCs in Abuja

by Isi Esene The face-off between the Federal Government and members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) may have taken another twist as the former is making plans to railroad the striking lecturers back to the classrooms. University lecturers had embarked on an indefinite strike in July after accusing the FG of reneging on... Read More

November 21, 2013

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Opinion: Gov. Sullivan Chime and the evil spirits operating in the Enugu Gov’t House

by Obinna Akukwe The love between the governor and the wife started fading gradually especially after she was accused of sponsoring some women to confront the all powerful Chief of Staff, Ifeoma Nwobodo, over allegations of husband snatching, at a PDP function, shortly before the 2011 elections. Enugu State Government House has always been associated with... Read More

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November 15, 2013

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SPOTTED: Governor Chime in Scotland for graduation of son

by Chi Ibe Far away from his domestic troubles, the Enugu governor, Sullivan Chime is in the United Kingdom to attend the graduation of his son. Tochukwu Arinze Chime just graduated from the University of Glasglow and is the governor’s son from his first marriage (not to Clara Chime). Congratulations are in order.

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November 14, 2013

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Mysterious fire guts IMT Enugu exams office, answer scripts burnt to ashes

by ‘Jola Sotubo A strange fire broke out at the examination office of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu on Tuesday, November 12. The fire was said to have been noticed at about 8.30pm. at Asa Block which houses the exam facility. Some students had written examinations that day and according to reports,... Read More

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November 3, 2013

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“Yes, I am a ritualist”: This man allegedly kidnapped, killed and harvested vital organs of 2 boys in Enugu (PICTURED)

Chizoba Michael Nwobodo’s inordinate ambition to get rich quick has left two families in deep sorrow and anguish. The 24-yr-old gruesomely murdered two young boys and harvested their vital organs for money making rituals. He’s a kidnapper, armed robber and ritual killer who hails from Umualaguroyi Uhueze Nenwe village in Aninri West Local Government Area... Read More

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November 1, 2013

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Opinion: Emperor Sullivan Chime and his many sins

by Abdullahi Yunusa Sincerely, i still recall with deep grief when, in 2007, Governor Chime’s overzealous aides rained live bullets on innocent, peaceful and law-abiding undergraduates of Kogi State University, KSU, Anyigba. Seriously speaking, I hold no personal grudge against Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State, but I unapologetically belong to the league of... Read More

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October 31, 2013

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Ritual killing: Man arrested after burying human skull in Enugu

by ‘Jola Sotubo A man has been apprehended by the police in Enugu State on suspicions of ritual killing after he allegedly buried a human skull at an uncompleted building site. The suspect, one Emmanuel Chukwu, was reportedly spotted while he was burying the skull in the building still under construction. Nigerian Eye reports: Police... Read More

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October 26, 2013

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Stranded Aero passengers complain over luggage chaos in Enugu

by ‘Jola Sotubo Passengers who boarded an Aero Contractors flight from Lagos to Enugu on Thursday have been left stranded after the airline failed to convey their luggage. Some of the passengers who intended to travel to other destinations from Enugu were forced to wear the same clothes for almost two days due to the... Read More

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October 26, 2013

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Salihu Tanko Yakasai: Stella Oduah and her hatred for Kano (Y! FrontPage)

by Salihu Tanko Yakasai She had overseen many plane crashes that led to so many deaths without losing her seat. For Goodness sake, what is she to you Mr President that you cannot take action after so many allegations of misconducts have been labelled against her? Few days after the elegant Aviation Minister’s shady deal... Read More

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October 25, 2013

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BUSTED: ‘Repentant Boko Haram member’ arrested by police in Enugu

by Adeola Balogun A man pretending to be a repentant former member of terrorist sect Boko Haram has been apprehended by security agents in Enugu State. Daniel Danboyi, 35, was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) after it was alleged that he used his tall tale of repentance to extort money... Read More

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October 19, 2013

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Enugu offers massive surprises on 4th leg of Nigeria’s Got Talent auditions (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo Once more, the Nigeria’s Got Train auditions turned out to be an extravagant carnival of talents as it berthed at the Universal Hotel, Enugu for the fourth round of auditions in the on going massively popular audition series. Interspersed with regular renditions of well known songs, dance routines and comic acts, were... Read More

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October 15, 2013

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Caught in the act: Housewife arrested in Enugu for faking her own kidnap (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo A woman who tried to prey on her husband’s affection for her by allegedly orchestrating her own kidnap has been arrested by police officers in Enugu. Nancy Chukwu, a trader, reportedly hired a motorcyclist to aid her in the dastardly act and together they connived to demand a ransom of N200,000. The... Read More

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October 9, 2013

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Opinion: Fashola’s apology, the media and South East development

by Chris Okoye The governor asked rhetorically at the Aka Ikenga event: “Has this exodus, which includes quite a number of indigent people with no talents, to do with an awful lack of human resources in the area? Has it to do with the absence of natural resources in their place? The most celebrated news... Read More

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September 30, 2013

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Wickedness: Kidnapped 4-year-old boy found after 3 months in a couple’s house in Anambra

The Enugu State Police Command has found a four-year-old boy, who was allegedly abducted at his school three months ago. A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Ebere Amarizu, on Monday in Enugu said the kid was found on Sept. 26 at the residence of a couple, Mr... Read More

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September 25, 2013

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Catholic priest remanded in prison over assault, attempted murder charges in Enugu

by ‘Jola Sotubo A Catholic priest in Enugu State who is alleged to have led an assault on policemen was yesterday remanded in prison. According to reports, the priest, along with three of his parishioners, is being charged with assault upon a number of policemen attached to the state headquarters and unlawful attempt to kill... Read More

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September 20, 2013

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Akin Osuntokun: The rebellion of the godsons

by Akin Osuntokun We have saved the big masquerade for the last encore. And in so doing I hope I’m not liable to the charge of speaking ill of the dead if I reasoned that the honeymoon between President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and his godfather ended prematurely and long before death did them apart My... Read More

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September 12, 2013

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Opinion: Ohaneze and genuine Igbo interests

by Okey Ikechukwu On the matter of the Enugu Disco, Ohaneze’s concern about the South-east being at a disadvantage is genuine. But its apparent endorsement of the fact that “the five South-east state governments are part of the reserve bidder consortium” must be called to question. Just before the 1999 elections, Onhaneze Ndigbo put... Read More

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September 11, 2013

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Ife Adebayo: Security in Nigeria – Of powerless guns and gated communities (Y! Politico)

by Ife Adebayo In spite of the increase in guns, gated communities… insecurity continues to increase. This is because the solution to insecurity is not guns, nor is it gated communities… it is basically fulfilling all the items listed in my Nigeria’s hierarchy of needs. I was driving on the Ibadan-Ife Highway a few weeks... Read More

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August 24, 2013

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Police kill leader of kidnap gang during rescue mission in Enugu

by ‘Jola Sotubo The police in Enugu state have shot dead the leader of a gang of kidnappers during the operation to rescue a victim. A statement from Ebere Amaraizu, the spokesman of the Enugu State Police Command, on Friday said the victim, Faith Omoboriowo, was rescued unhurt. Amaraizu said Omoboriowo was abducted at Nru in Nsukka Local Government... Read More

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August 24, 2013

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Wife allegedly pays assassin N80,000 to kill husband’s second wife

by ‘Jola Sotubo Police in Ibadan have arrested, Ikechukwu Christopher, a suspected hired assassin. He was arrested after a routine check by the officers of the Oyo State police command. The suspect was said to be on his way from Enugu to Ibadan to carry out the assassination when he ran into the police. A... Read More

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August 24, 2013

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Rejoice: First international commercial flight lands in Enugu today

by Oge Okonkwo History will be made in Enugu state today as everything appears to be in place for the arrival of the first international commercial passenger flight at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. This feat will be achieved by Ethiopian Airlines making them the first international carrier to start operations in Enugu. The Enugu... Read More

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August 21, 2013

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Japheth Omojuwa: Princess Stella Oduah – One thing to thank Jonathan for (Y! FrontPage)

by Japheth Omojuwa They are forced to live in the shadows of the successes of the 2nd term performances of the Obasanjo years when Nasir El-Rufai and Oby Ezekwesili made huge differences. Now some ministers have to litter the city with billboards just to get the people to know they are indeed still around. In... Read More

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August 20, 2013

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Going all out: Enugu institute conducts street march against same sex marriage

by ‘Jola Sotubo In recent times, the world has begun to embrace the idea of equal rights for same sex couples and other gender minorities. However in Nigeria, the opposite is the case. An institute in Enugu is set to embark on a 2 day March to protest against what it terms as “societal vices.”... Read More

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August 16, 2013

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Murder mystery: Misssing man found dead in his Lagos home

The Lagos State Police Command has begun investigation into the discovery of a man’s decomposing corpse in his apartment at 9, Ezemegbu Drive, Okota area of Lagos. Two persons, a security guard attached to the building and a woman have been arrested in connection with the discovery. The deceased identified as Sylvanus Ikelie Okoye,... Read More

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August 12, 2013

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Police engage armed robbers in gun duel, arrest one in Enugu

by Oge Okonkwo An armed robbery suspect, Monday Ogbodo, has been arrested by the police in Enugu after being wounded at a gun fight, in a foiled armed robbery operation at Onyeama Hill along Enugu – Onitsha Expressway. The suspect, a native of Akpugo in Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state and two others allegedly attacked... Read More

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Palmwine tapper ‘might lose an eye’ after being battered over N1,000

Horrible: Expatriate pushes Nigerian employee to his death from storey building

INCREDIBLE: How bus driver ‘raped passenger for 15 HOURS’ in Enugu

PDP crisis: Bamanga Tukur may be shown the way out

Terrible: Armed men attack MFM church in Enugu, burn altar

ASUU strike update: 10 things you SHOULD know about the FG meeting with VCs in Abuja

Opinion: Gov. Sullivan Chime and the evil spirits operating in the Enugu Gov’t House

SPOTTED: Governor Chime in Scotland for graduation of son

Mysterious fire guts IMT Enugu exams office, answer scripts burnt to ashes

“Yes, I am a ritualist”: This man allegedly kidnapped, killed and harvested vital organs of 2 boys in Enugu (PICTURED)

Opinion: Emperor Sullivan Chime and his many sins

Ritual killing: Man arrested after burying human skull in Enugu

Stranded Aero passengers complain over luggage chaos in Enugu

Salihu Tanko Yakasai: Stella Oduah and her hatred for Kano (Y! FrontPage)

BUSTED: ‘Repentant Boko Haram member’ arrested by police in Enugu

Enugu offers massive surprises on 4th leg of Nigeria’s Got Talent auditions (PHOTOS)

Caught in the act: Housewife arrested in Enugu for faking her own kidnap (PICTURED)

Opinion: Fashola’s apology, the media and South East development

Wickedness: Kidnapped 4-year-old boy found after 3 months in a couple’s house in Anambra

Catholic priest remanded in prison over assault, attempted murder charges in Enugu

Akin Osuntokun: The rebellion of the godsons

Opinion: Ohaneze and genuine Igbo interests

Ife Adebayo: Security in Nigeria – Of powerless guns and gated communities (Y! Politico)

Police kill leader of kidnap gang during rescue mission in Enugu

Wife allegedly pays assassin N80,000 to kill husband’s second wife

Rejoice: First international commercial flight lands in Enugu today

Japheth Omojuwa: Princess Stella Oduah – One thing to thank Jonathan for (Y! FrontPage)

Going all out: Enugu institute conducts street march against same sex marriage

Murder mystery: Misssing man found dead in his Lagos home

Police engage armed robbers in gun duel, arrest one in Enugu

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