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August 11, 2013

#StoriesWeHear: Irate son kills mother’s lover in Enugu

The Igbo maxim that says, “the unheeding fly is buried together with a corpse,” has proved very true in the case of a randy truck driver, Sylvester Ezema from Edem community, Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State. Ezema was allegedly set ablaze by the son of his lover. The irate son (names withheld) was said... Read More

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Horrific: Man ambushed and set on fire in Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command said it has commenced investigations into the alleged ambush and murder of one Sylvester Ezema at Akpa Edem in Nsukka Local Government Area of the state, Saturday. The state Police Pubic Relations Officer, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, who made this known in Enugu, yesterday, said the command was determined to unravel... Read More

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Let’s have fun: Limpopo crooner, Kcee set to drop new single with Timaya

by Oge Okonkwo Artiste, Kcee will soon be dropping a new single with Timaya. Kcee confirmed this with Timaya during a ‘meet and greet’ hosted at Blaze FM Nnewi. The ‘meet and greet’ which was the highlight of the day for fans came hours before the highly anticipated Star Music Trek concert which held at Beverly Hills... Read More

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NGF crisis: Amaechi, Oshiomhole, Okorocha shun governors meeting

by Olaniyi Afolabi It appears there is a widening rift within the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), which was made glaring yesterday when some governors reneged on the meeting of the South south/South east governors. The governors not in attendance were governor Chibuike Amaechi (Rivers), Rochas Okorocha (Imo) and Adams Oshiomhole (Edo). Various reasons were given for their absence, but... Read More

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Modupe Adefeso-Olateju: Much ado about low-fee private schools in Nigeria (Y! Policy Hub)

by Modupe Adefeso-Olateju Not all unapproved schools are wholly illegal entities. Some are simply embroiled in the lengthy process of applying for state approval. I recently visited an educational establishment in Lagos to conduct some research. For ease of comprehension, I shall refer to this establishment as a school. I wanted to understand why parents... Read More

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Enugu agog for Amstel Malta’s 2face Campus Connect Tour (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Enugu, the coal city got more than its fair share of magical musical performances as the Campus Connect Tour sponsored by Amstel Malt, the premium low sugar beverage drink from the stable of Nigerian Breweries plc, played host to Nigerian’s Afro hip hop singing sensation, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly called 2face,... Read More

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#RIPChinuaAchebe: Crowd receive Achebe’s body at Enugu Airport

The remains of the late literary icon, Prof. Chinua Achebe, arrived at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, and were received by a large crowd of people from his home town, Ogidi in Anambra. The body, which arrived at about 12.36 p.m. aboard a private aircraft, Overland Nigeria, with registration number 5N-BPE was accompanied by... Read More

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“I rape old women because young girls are difficult” – Serial rapist arrested in Enugu (PICTURED)

Nnanna Osondu of Opi community in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State recently stunned security operatives and other inhabitants of the agrarian community when he revealed his delight in raping elderly women. Rape, though an abominable act, is commonly practised among people of sexually active age, but for Osondu, his delight and taste is... Read More

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Open fraud: University proprietor in Enugu arrested for operating illegal institution

by Chi Ibe The proprietor of Richmond Open University, Enugu, Chris Okoro has been arrested for operating an illegal institution. The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission and the National University Commission also took his son and four other staff of the institution into custody saying Okoro claimed that he bagged his professorship... Read More

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I collected N4.2m from two women for ‘miracle babies’ – Midwife (PICTURED)

The search for the fruit of the womb has driven many women to take extreme steps. When women are unable to conceive and bear children, the huge psychological toll makes them fall prey to fraudulent people and patrons of ‘baby factories’. Desope Cecilia, 61, and Joy Ibe, 43, were among victims of a midwife, Oby... Read More

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Who declared this war? – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze Sadly the ACN decided to play politics with the #SoE in the North. This hard-hitting editorial tells them precisely where to stuff that play. Truth is bitter, or so the old saying goes. However, if you want to have any form of progress, you have to tell yourself the truth, or a variation of... Read More

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SEE 2face, Vector, Sasha P, Seyi Shay, others at the Campus Connect Tour in UNIBEN sponsored by Amstel Malta (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Barely few weeks into the new semester, students of University of Benin, one of Nigeria’s prestigious higher institutions of learning, had cause to be extremely excited when Africa’s singing sensation, Tuface in collaboration with Amstel Malta, the number one premium low sugar malt drink in Nigeria stormed the campus. The university was... Read More

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Cyber-cafe arrest: Enugu student takes EFCC to court for “character assassination”

by NAN A university student, Mr Ifeanyi Okoye, on Monday dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to a Federal High Court in Enugu for alleged character assassination. Okoye, of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), filed the suit alleging character assassination and a breach of his fundamental human rights. The counsel... Read More

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Pastor shot dead and thrown in Enugu river

by Rachel Ogbu A pastor based in Enugu State has died after gunmen attacked, shot him then threw his body into the water. Victor Nnaduagwu who lived at Ilukpe Street, Asata, Enugu was found dead in Asata stream, on Wednesday. According to reports, Police Public Relations Officer in Enugu State, Ebere Amaraizu, had simply confirmed... Read More

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EFCC parades 5 suspected Internet fraudsters with laptops, cars, and dollars (PICTURED)

by Rachel Ogbu Five suspected Internet fraudsters were arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Enugu following an intelligence report. The Acting Head, Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren released a statement recently that revealed the suspects were arrested from their hide out at No. 26 and 42, Chimaobi Uba Street, GRA, Enugu. The statement reads: “The suspects,... Read More

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How Kwara state police commissioner was killed in Enugu (PICTURED)

by Isi Esene The Kwara State police commissioner, Chinwike Asadu, was yesterday night killed in Enugu State by unknown gunmen who trailed him and rained bullets on his car in an attack which also injured his orderly and driver. The incident reportedly happened Amorji Nike, near the densely populated Abakpa Nike Area in Enugu East local... Read More

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February 3, 2013

Okay, then: “A Biafran president will emerge on February 20” – Founder, Biafra Zionist Movement

by Akan Ido Ben Onwuka was an unknown name until November 5, 2012, when his group, the Biafra Zionist Movement were arrested in Enugu during a rally calling for the independence of Biafra from Nigeria. Onwuka, who had stayed in the United Kingdom for the better part of his adult life, believes in the internationalisation... Read More

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February 2, 2013

Sullivan Chime is coming home in 2 weeks – Governor Akpabio on return from London

Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State yesterday gave an assurance to Nigerians that ailing Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State, who has been hospitalised in London since September 2012, would return to the country in the next two weeks. This is coming at a time Akpabio has promised to make public any activity of... Read More

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January 24, 2013

Opinion: Sullivan Chime – How not to toy with facts

by Uchenna Nwodo Did Governor Chime act within the confines of the Nigerian constitution by transmitting a letter to the House of Assembly that his deputy would act in his absence? Is his deputy acting? Did the constitution stipulate for how long a president or governor must be on vacation? Did Chime breach any section... Read More

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January 23, 2013

“I will chase out the demons in the power sector,” Ministerial nominee tells Senate

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kabiru Tanimu Turaki and Chinedu Osita Nebo as ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The names of Misters Turaki (Kebbi State) and Nebo (Enugu State) were forwarded to the Senate by President Goodluck Jonathan for confirmation last week. The lawmakers unanimously approved the appointment of the ministerial candidates after... Read More

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January 23, 2013

Six states to be affected by 2-day power blackout – TCN

by Akan Ido The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced an imminent power blackout in six states of the federation on Saturday and Sunday. According to a statement released by the TCN in Abuja yesterday, the affected states are Abia, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo and parts of Benue. The Assistant General Manager, Public Affairs of... Read More

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January 22, 2013

Analysis: The mystery of River Ezu and the floating bodies

by Awenlimobor Sylvester If the Nigerian Police Force does not re-orientate itself it would keep amassing loads of unsolved cases and its public image would only get worse. First the people of Amansea and then others from other parts of Nigeria awoke on Sunday January 20th to the horrifying scenes at Ezu river where over... Read More

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January 22, 2013

Ezu River: 18 bodies evacuated as autopsy begins today

by Akan Ido The eighteen decomposed bodies evacuated from the Ezu river on the border town of Amansea, between Enugu and Anambra states, will be subjected to an autopsy beginning today. The exercise will be witnessed by officials of the Anambra and Enugu state governments alongside officials of their respective state police commands. Following varying... Read More

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January 19, 2013

Opinion: Yes, rape is a culture of the Nigerian society

by Chiagozie F. Nwonwu Like Babylon and his crew who celebrated their successful rape, we unwittingly grant rapists the space to rub it in. I encountered rape very early in life. I was perhaps 14 when a random visit to the home of a local ruffian presented me with my first glimpse. A girl, lying... Read More

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January 15, 2013

Opinion: Jonathan, Chime and Enugu citizens

by Niyi Akanniso A popular Chinese proverb has it that the fish stinks from the head. When the head of a household, an organisation, or a state stinks, everyone eventually partakes in the stench, often beginning with those who are close to the power structure. I have written repeatedly about our politicians’ lack of transparency.... Read More

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January 7, 2013

Sam Omatseye: The ‘ghost of Yar’Adua’ is sweeping the nation

by Sam Omatseye He is not in the throes of the presidency today, but we see his ghosts in five states already, roiling and tormenting the governors. They include Kogi, Kaduna, Taraba, Enugu and Cross River. In each of these states, the troubles of the last days of Yar’Adua are alive and well. Those... Read More

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December 30, 2012

Enugu gov’t moves to bring Gov Chime home

Ailing Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State may be “smuggled” into the country on December 31, the SUNDAY PUNCH learnt on Friday. Chime left the country on September 19 for medical treatment but the state government had continued to insist that he was only on vacation. The six weeks leave of absence Chime applied for... Read More

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December 26, 2012

Failing health: Chime attended 17 events out of a possible 111 in 5 years – Investigation

A content analysis of newspapers reports of Enugu State Governor Sullivan Chime’s programmes and activities since he became governor on May 29, 2007, on Tuesday showed that he had attended only 17 events out of a possible 111 physically. Our correspondent and statisticians in Enugu State, who had shown concern for the governor’s failing health,... Read More

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December 23, 2012

For The Records: The Ojukwu Will that is causing commotion

by Akan Ido The controversial Will left by the Late Ikemba of Nnewi, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu which was prepared by the firm of Sir Emeka Onyemelukwe & Associates, and entitled, ‘Codicil, Varying, Revoking and Adding to my Will’ has been obtained exclusively by the Vanguard. In it, the former Biafran Warlord willed several assets... Read More

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December 21, 2012

Tragic: Chika Egbo, acid bath victim dies

by Akan Ido Chika Egbo, the 25-year-old lady who was bathed in acid by her estranged lover is dead. She died on Thursday morning at the Burns Unit of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, where she had since been on admission. The student of the Enugu State College of Education was allegedly bathed... Read More

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