Italy-Based Businessman Excretes 98 Wraps Of Cocaine At Enugu Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, operatives arrested Mr. Joseph Cyril, a 30-year-old Italy-based businessman, at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, AIIA, Enugu, for ingesting 98 wraps of cocaine while heading to Italy via Addis Ababa and France. A press statement signed by Femi Babafemi, Director Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, on Sunday, 9th August 2026, revealed that the suspect was arrested at the departure hall a week ago. “The suspect was nabbed at the...

NCC Hands Over Digital Industrial Park, Learning Centre To Enugu Govt

The Enugu State Government has sealed a 15-year lease for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC’s Digital Industrial Park and Learning Center. At the official handover of the Park held at the Government House Enugu, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, said the Learning Center was built for human development, not just as a physical asset. The Enugu State Government’s takeover of the Digital Industrial Park and Learning Center is expected to optimize...

Enugu Govt. Distributes Farm Inputs, Targets Food Exportation

The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has flagged off the distribution of fertilizers and other farm inputs for 2026 to 63,000 registered smallholder farmers in the state. Speaking at the launch held at Michael Okpara Square, Governor Mbah reiterates his administration’s view that agriculture is more than just a mere source of food, but a big business, hence the free inputs to farmers, efforts in progress to migrate Enugu farmers from subsistence to...

Abia Govt Pledges Support To Utopia Pharmaceutical Establishment

The Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has pledged full support to the Egyptian pharmaceutical company Utopia in establishing a drug manufacturing plant in the state. Governor Otti made this promise as he received in audience the Chairman of Utopia, Dr. Kamel Mohamed, accompanied by Eze Apostle Gift Chibuzor Chinyere, who facilitated the investment visit. A press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, after the meeting between Governor...

Former President Obasanjo Describes Prof. Barth Nnaji As Excellence Exemplified

The Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, celebrating with Professor Barth Nnaji on his 70th birthday, described him as excellence exemplified and a transformational leader. Speaking as the Chairman of the occasion held at the International Conference Center Enugu, the Former President Obasanjo reiterates that true success is measured by the positive impact one leaves on institutions and society, as is evident in the impact of the celebrant, Prof Nnaji. “For...

EFCC Arraigns CEO Ski Hi-Entertainment For Alleged Check Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Directorate, has arraigned Mr. Ifeanyichukwu Ogbu, the Chief Executive Officer of Ski Hi-Entertainment, for issuance of dud cheques. Ski Hi-Entertainment is a Nigerian football promotion and entertainment company founded by Mr. Ifeanyichukwu Ogbu. Ogbu was arraigned before Justice Vincent C. Ezeugwu of the Enugu State High Court, sitting in Independence Layout, on a three-count charge bordering on the issuance of a dud cheque to the tune...

Enugu Police Launch Manhunt For Commercial Driver And Conductor

The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Police Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, mspsp, cautions residents of Enugu state against assaulting or obstructing police officers as they discharge their duties, as such acts constitute serious criminal offenses punishable by law. A press release issued by the Enugu State Command Police public relations officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, on Monday, 12th July 2026, reveals the Command has launched a manhunt against a bus driver and his conductor...

Enugu Ministry Of Health Inspects Private Health Facilities, Seals 4

The Enugu State Ministry of Health has sealed four private hospitals within Enugu metropolis for failure to obtain or renew their operational licence and other regulatory requirements. A press statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Enugu State Ministry of Health, Mrs. Chidiogo Ugodu, reveals that out of seven private health facilities the team paid unscheduled inspection visits to, four failed the standards and were sealed up; the hospitals visited were within the...

Enugu Police Impounds 195 Vehicles For Non-Registration And Other Offenses

The Enugu State Police Command has commenced enforcement of the directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to impound unregistered vehicles and to enforce other offenses under the National Road Traffic Regulations, NRTR. The state enforcement led by the Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, resulted in the impoundment of 195 vehicles; the affected vehicle owners will be charged in court and prosecuted accordingly. Reasons cited by the IGP for...

EFCC Arraigns Woman For Alleged Identity Theft, CoS Fraud In Enugu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Directorate has arraigned Mbah Chidinma Sophina, female, on a three count charge before Justice F. O. Giwa-Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court, Independence Layout, Enugu. The three-count charge borders on possession of fraudulent documents, forgery and identity theft. A statement released in the Commission’s official social media X account reveals the 3 count charges: “That you, Mbah Chidinma Sophina, sometime between 1st of January, 2026 to...

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