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  In his steps to address rising security threats in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, the Executive Chairman,  Barr. Chijioke Ezugwu , has embarked on the large-scale clearing of overgrown forests along major roads. This proactive effort is aimed at eliminating ambush points used by kidnappers and criminal elements who have long terrorised commuters and farmers in the area. As part of a broader security strategy, the Chairman has also inaugurated a  Community Farm Protection Squad , a specialised team tasked with safeguarding farmlands and ensuring that farmers can work without fear of attacks or crop destruction. Speaking on behalf of the Chairman, the Special Adviser on Media,  Chief Kingsley Onyeji , described the initiatives as strategic steps to restore peace and security across Uzo-Uwani. He emphasised that the cleared vegetation along critical roads such as Ezukolo, Abbi, Nrobo, and Nimbo had previously served as cover for criminals, enabling th...

Traders and leaders of Nkwo-Ogbede Market in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for his ongoing efforts to improve market conditions and support economic growth in Enugu State. Their praise came during a recent visit by the Governor’s market monitoring team, which was led by Hon. Dr. Chinedu Mbah, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Market Liaison. As the monitoring team toured the market, traders openly acknowledged the Governor's commitment to enhancing the living conditions of people in the state, especially those in the business sector. They praised his administration for making deliberate efforts to improve market infrastructure and create a more conducive environment for commerce. Many traders emphasized how Governor Mbah’s actions have already brought positive changes to markets across Enugu, and they were confident that Nkwo-Ogbede Market would continue to benefit from his visionary leadership. ...

  The wave of violence in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State has taken yet another tragic turn, as a young man identified simply as Morgan Schneiderlin , also known as "onye egwuriegwu" , was reportedly attacked and killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Uvuru community on Friday night. The chilling news was made public by a Facebook user, Comrade Ochiagha Chimuanya Ikeuwa, who expressed deep sorrow over the brutal killing. He wrote: "Rest in peace Morgan Schneiderlin, onye egwuriegwu, Owen P Star, Fulani herdsman what did we commit?" This latest attack marks the third reported killing in less than a month in Uzo-Uwani, a local government already grappling with grief and insecurity. It follows closely on the heels of the brutal murder of Mr. Chijioke Anioke , a Neighbourhood Watch member from Nkpunator-Nkpologu, and Mr. Dieke Emenike , a farmer from Adani community, both slain in separate attacks by suspected herdsmen. The pattern of violence is spa...

According to the Statement of Claim, the plaintiff is a registered trustee with the mandate to protect the interests and welfare of sportsmen and women in Nigeria. A non-governmental organisation, the Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative, has dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), and key sports officials before the Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding accountability over an alleged N70million sponsorship scandal. The suit, filed under Suit No: FHC/AR/CS/433/2005, lists the EFCC, AFN, its President Tonobok Ojuru Okowa, former Secretary General Rita Mosindi, and Bukola Olapade, current Director General of the National Sports Commission, as defendants. Tonobok Okowa is former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa’s brother. According to the Statement of Claim, the plaintiff is a registered trustee with the mandate to protect the interests and welfare of sportsmen and women in Nigeria. It alleged that a sp...

The peaceful community of Nkpologu in Uzo Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State was thrown into mourning following the brutal killing of one of its sons, Mr. Chijioke Anioke, a dedicated member of the Neighbourhood Watch from Nkpunator-Nkpologu. According to eyewitness accounts and community members, Mr. Anioke was mercilessly butchered by suspected herdsmen yesterday while traveling along the Nkpunator-Nkpologu road, a route that leads through the community of the current Local Government Chairman. He was reportedly on his way to Enugu Ezike to commiserate with his in-laws following the death of a relative when he was ambushed and killed. The tragic incident has left residents shattered and heartbroken. Many took to social media and community forums to express their anguish and call for immediate government intervention. "This morning we woke up shattered in my community Nkpologu in Uzo Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. Our brother and son was mercilessly attac...

  His Excellency Dr. Peter Ndubisi Mbah has brought our tomorrow here, and we must consolidate. His vision to make Enugu State the fastest-growing economy in Africa is a task that must be accomplished! He is succeeding, we are on it together, no retreat, no surrender. The ongoing familiarization/sensitization tour of the major markets in Enugu State, meant to enlighten the market communities on the essence of the unified E-pay Tax service and daily toll payment, championed by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Market Liaison, Hon. Chief Dr. Chinedu Mbah, is yielding unquantifiable dividends. Through this medium, the proposed moves to lift the State’s GDP from Four Billion Dollars ($4.4B) to Thirty Billion Dollars ($30B) within four to eight years will come to fruition. Meanwhile, every marketer in the state will be rightly and properly informed about the need for the newly introduced unified e-tax payment and daily toll, which are scheduled to commence implementation i...