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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won massively across the 17 Local Government Areas in Enugu State during the recent council elections held on Saturday.
In an announcement on Monday, the Chairman of the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), Prof. Christian Ngwu, confirmed that PDP won all 260 councillorship seats in the weekend’s poll.
Ngwu explained that the commission took additional time to…
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The Commissioner for Housing in Enugu State, Martin Chukwunwike, has been elected as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the state.
Naija News understands that Chukwunwike received unanimous support for the position during the 2024 Enugu State PDP Congress held at Okpara Square on Saturday.
The chairman of the state PDP Congress Committee, Dr. Tony Iyoha, announced that Chukwunwike’s…
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The Enugu State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has held an election to select its chairmanship candidates for the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs).
Naija News reports that local council elections in the state are scheduled for October 2024.
Ahead of the election events, PDP has also chosen its councillorship candidates for the 260 electoral wards across the state.
The Wednesday…
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The 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate in Enugu State, Chijioke Edeoga, has decried high taxation imposed on citizens of the state and businesses by Governor Peter Obi.
Chijioke Edeoga said despite poor governance by Governor Mbah, Enugu citizens and businesses have to pay more for taxes.
In a statement, on Sunday, the former governorship candidate stated that there is over 100 percent…
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Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has renamed the newly reconstructed Obinagu Road in honor of the legendary highlife musician, ‘Gentleman’ Mike Ejeagha.
Naija News reports that this gesture is part of the state government’s efforts to celebrate Ejeagha’s significant contributions to the cultural heritage of Enugu.
Governor Mbah made the announcement during the commissioning of four roads in the Abakpa Nike area…
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After denying its existence, the Government of Enugu State has put a stop to levy imposed on residents for using alternative energy sources amid epileptic power supply affecting businesses and private individuals in the state.
Naija News reports that the Senior Special Assistant on Media to Governor Peter Mbah, Dan Nwomeh, on Wednesday afternoon, called reports on the levy fake news.
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The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) Chairman, Professor Christian Ngwu, has refuted speculations making rounds regarding a potential postponement of the Local Government elections in the state.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Ngwu reassured that all preparations have been finalized for the upcoming local government elections, including chairmanship and councillorship positions, set to take place on September 21.
Ngwu asked…
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The Enugu State Government announced the discovery of 2,640 ghost pensioners.
The government disclosed this while announcing that it has begun disbursing pensions to local government retirees.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, disclosed that more than 7,000 eligible pensioners have received their payments after a comprehensive biometric verification process.
Onyia noted that…
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The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Saturday, announced the suspension of 20 members of the party.
Naija News understands that this suspension comes days after another faction of the party announced the suspension of Ugochukwu Agballah, alongside other party officials.
However, arising from a stakeholders’ meeting held at the party’s secretariat, the Agballah-led group announced the suspension…
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A High Court in Enugu State has issued a restraining order against Barr Ugochukwu Agballah, preventing him from acting as the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
The court’s decision also applies to several other party officials, including Deputy Chairman Chief Augustine Alumonah and others.
According to the court order, which was signed by Deputy Chief Registrar J….
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There was drama recently at the Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, Agbani, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, when a Catholic Priest of Enugu Diocese identified as Reverend Father Linus Okwu, flogged choir members of his church.
The priest allegedly whipped choir members comprising mothers, young men, ladies and teenagers for failing to clear the church field.
Trouble started when the priest,…
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Police in Enugu have apprehended a man in connection with the tragic murder of his neighbor’s four-year-old daughter.
According to a statement released by the Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, on Tuesday, the command received an emergency call on August 18, 2024, around 10:30 PM.
The distress call led police officers from the Nsukka unit of the Anti-Cultism…
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Ahead of the planned nationwide hunger protest set for August 1, soldiers have established a significant presence at Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu and other key locations.
Naija News reports that the increased military activity comes as the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing announced that Igbo youths will not be participating in the upcoming protest, which is scheduled to run from…
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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said that the resurgence of crisis in the Enugu State chapter of the party does not come as a shock.
Naija News understands that some members of the Enugu State executive council of the party had last month suspended the state chairman, Ugochukwu Agballah and three other executive…
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The governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has said Finland-based agitator, Simon Ekpa, is a businessman feeding fat on the emotions and sufferings of the Igbos.
He enjoined the people of the Southeast region to disregard his threats and sit-at-home orders.
The governor stated that Ekpa creates a siege atmosphere in Nigeria and proceed to make a living out of the chaos.
He…
