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Outrage as Enugu Catholic priest reportedly flogs women, choir members

A priest of the Enugu Catholic Diocese, Rev. Fr. Linus Okwu, has reportedly flogged members of his church, including women, girls and choir members, for allegedly failing to clear grasses within the church premises. Okwu is said to be the…

Man electrocuted while stealing transformer cables in Enugu

A yet-to-be-identified suspected electricity vandal has been electrocuted while attempting to steal transformer cable which belong to the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company. A statement on Friday by the Head, Corporate Communications of EEDC, Emeka Ezeh, said the incident happened in…

Enugu: Pregnant woman gives birth in kidnappers’ den

A pregnant woman who was kidnapped while on her way to the hospital for delivery has reportedly given birth at the kidnappers’ den at Egede, Udi local government area of Enugu State. The incident, which was said to have happened…

Enugu professionals want Ada Rice revived, reject ranching

The Nsukka Platform, headquartered in Asaba, has voiced opposition to the Enugu State Government’s proposal to establish ranches in certain communities within the state. Following an emergency meeting convened in Asaba, the Delta State capital, the Chairman and Secretary of…

Ex-minister, Enugu senator, others dump PDP

Dozens of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in Enugu State have crossed over to the All Progressives Congress (APC) along with their supporters. Among the notable defectors received at the party’s secretariat in Enugu on Saturday were former Chairman of…

Mbah appoints ENSIEC boss, reshuffles statutory bodies

The appointment of Prof Christian Ngwu as the Chairman of the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission has been sanctioned by Dr. Peter Mbah, the Governor of Enugu State. This announcement was conveyed through a public service announcement issued by the…