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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEnugu Police Burst Car Stealing Syndicate, Recover 4 Mercedes Benz Cars

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)March 12, 2024

The Nigerian Police Force, Enugu State Command has arrested four male suspects major in stealing cars parked around Kenyetta Market in Uwani, Enugu. The police operatives, serving in the Uwani Police Division, acting on several reports received of stolen cars within the area mounted surveillance which led to the arrest of the syndicate’s kingpin Mr. Anioko Chukwujekwu, aged 32, on March 3, 2024. Anioko was arrested while attempting to steal a car from where it...

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMan Remanded in Enugu Correctional Facility Over Alleged N85m Contract Fraud

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)March 12, 2024

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Command arrested Mr. Ugwu Alexander Chekwube for allegedly luring Zod International Developers, a construction company to pay him the sum of eighty-five million naira (N85, 000,000.00) to secure a contract for the construction of six district hospitals in Ebonyi State. Ugwu however reneged on the agreement failing to secure the said contract or refund the money to the company. Mr. Ugwu has been arraigned before Justice...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsGovernor Mbah Promises to Rebuild Demolished Lounge in Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)March 7, 2024

The Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has promised to rebuild the Breathe Restaurant and Lounge demolished by Uche Anya, the Chairman of Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority. Addressing the Chief Executive Officer of the demolished lounge, Mr. Ikechukwu Okeke, friends and sympathizers at the site, Juliet Okonkwo, Senior Adviser to the Governor on legal matters and inter-ministerial matters condemned the destruction, reiterating the state government’s stand on investment in the state. Pleading with...

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EconomyNewsNigeriaFederal Government To Commence Distribution Of 42,000 Metric Tonnes Of Grains

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)March 5, 2024

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari has announced that the Federal Government will commence the distribution of 42,000 metric tonnes of grains directed by President Bola Tinubu will across the 36 states this week. The minister made this known through a post on his official handle on X on Monday said in addition to the grains, 58,500 metric tonnes of milled rice sourced from mega rice millers will also be released...

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NewsNigeriaEnugu First Lady Awards Scholarship to 3 Siblings after Mother’s Tragic Death

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)March 5, 2024

Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, wife of the Enugu State Governor has directed the Commissioner for Ministry of Children, Gender and Social Development, Mrs. Ngozi Enih, to intensify sensitization programs on depression even as she urges depressed persons to seek early help to avoid tragic ends. Mbah stated this at the Ogui Police Station Enugu where three (3) children who recently lost their mother are in custody. The 3 under seven years old siblings’ mother was crushed to death...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsEnugu House Debate Bill to Prohibit Illegal Land, Property Occupation

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)March 1, 2024

To curb the menace of land grabbing and encroaching in Enugu State, a bill for a Law to Prohibit Forceful Entry and Illegal Occupation of Land Properties, Violent and Fraudulent Conducts about Land Properties in Enugu State and for Connected Purposes (HB 5), 2024 has scaled through second reading at the Enugu State House of Assembly. Opening the debate on the bill, Iloabuchi Aniagu, Minority Leader and member representing Nkanu West Constituency reeled out the...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsVP Shettima Flags Off Light-Up Nigeria Project-South East in Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)February 27, 2024

The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully flagged off the Light-up Nigeria Project in the South East geopolitical zone of the nation. Flagging off the project on Monday, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, described the South East as the industrial powerhouse of the nation and promised the FG will expedite action towards providing steady and affordable electricity in the zone. Shettima who is also the Chairman, Board of...

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Arrest Fake Philanthropist in Enugu, Advise Businessmen

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)February 26, 2024

The Enugu State Police Command advises citizens, particularly businessmen and women, to be cautious and security conscious in their transactions so as not to fall prey to unscrupulous fraudulent suspects like Nnamani Joseph, a fake philanthropist arrested by the operatives. The Command also calls on any person who may have suffered a similar act of fraud by the suspect or another to report to the Ogui Police Division to volunteer relevant information which will lead...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsEnugu State Signs $6m Contract with Greenville LNG

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)February 25, 2024

The Enugu State Government has signed a $6 million LNG/LCNG Mother Station project with Greenville LNG in line with her vision of creating sustainable energy for Ndi Enugu and the Southeast region. Enumerating the gains of establishing the station in the state, the Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Obi Ozor said the project will create local business opportunities and economic diversification amongst others. “By investing in sustainable energy solutions, we are taking necessary steps towards achieving...

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEFCC, JTF Raid Ogui, Arrest 115 Suspected Currency Racketeers in Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)February 22, 2024

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Command in conjunction with a Joint Task Force from Nigeria Police Force (5 teams) and Nigeria Customs Service (3 teams) in a sting operation arrested 115 suspected currency racketeers in Enugu. The team recovered One Hundred and Ten million, Seven Hundred Thousand Naira (N110,700,000.00); Eight Thousand, Three Hundred and Sixty-eight United States Dollars ($8,368); One Hundred and Forty-Five Pounds (£145.00); Two Thousand, Seven Hundred Twenty-Five Euros...

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