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Thunderstorm hits TCN transmission line, kills livestock, damages properties
Thunderstorm damages TCN’s Otukpo–Nsukka transmission line, torching a house, burning a car, and killing cows. Power rerouted to avoid blackout. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed that a thunderstorm was responsible for the collapse of part of its 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven transmission line on September 3, 2025. The incident, which occurred near Tower […]
States Brace for Floods as NEMA, Others Activate Response Plans
In response to looming flood threats, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) alongside emergency bodies in Anambra, Ebonyi, and Enugu States have put in place measures to tackle the anticipated flooding in their areas. The warnings come after the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET), the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre, and the Nigeria Hydrological Services […]
N417bn Debt Racks Up as States Get More Funds
Despite enjoying increased disbursements from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in the past year, at least 10 Nigerian states have added a staggering N417.7 billion to their domestic debt stock, raising fresh concerns about fiscal discipline and long-term financial sustainability at the subnational level. An analysis of Debt Management Office (DMO) reports for Q1 […]
Three Masquerades Arrested in Violent Assault During Festival
The Enugu State Police Command has apprehended three male suspects following a violent incident involving the Oriokpa Masquerade group in Nsukka. The incident, which occurred on June 22, 2025, involved the physical assault of several members of the public and was captured in a widely circulated video online. According to the spokesperson for the Command, […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Honoured with Chieftaincy Title in Enugu
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been conferred with the prestigious chieftaincy title of “Ugosimba 1 of Enugu” — meaning “The Jewel or Eagle from Another Kingdom” — by the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council in recognition of her unwavering commitment to public service, humanitarian contributions, and love for the people of […]
Evil Unearthed: Native Doctor Allegedly Buries Victims Alive
Shock and Outrage in Enugu Community as Native Doctor Allegedly Buries Pregnant Woman, Others Alive in Enugu A deeply disturbing incident has thrown a community in Enugu State into a state of shock and mourning, following the arrest of a well-known native doctor named Levi Obieze, popularly known as Ezeani, who was allegedly caught by […]
Pastor Allegedly Murders Siblings
Pastor Accused of Murdering Four Siblings with Pestle in Ibagwa Aka A horrifying tragedy has struck the Eche Ezema community in Ibagwa Aka, the administrative headquarters of Igbo Eze South Local Government Area in Enugu State, following the alleged brutal murder of four young siblings by a local pastor. The victims—Kamsiyochukwu Ezema (7), Ezinne Ezema […]
Royal Rumble: Community on Edge Over Disputed Traditional Rulership
Tension Brews in Enugu Community Over Disputed Igweship Amid Allegations of Imposition A communal crisis is threatening to erupt in Isiagu Akpawfu autonomous community, located in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, following alleged attempts by certain individuals to install a traditional ruler without conducting a formal election, in violation of the community’s […]
JAMB begins Rescheduled UTME for Candidates Affected by Technical Glitches
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) today, following disruptions experienced by some candidates during the initial exercise. The rescheduling comes in response to a combination of technical malfunctions and human errors that impacted the smooth conduct of the original examination. According to The Nation, JAMB […]
Mister Universe: Chidi Udengwu to Represent Nigeria Globally
Chidi Udengwu Crowned First-Ever Mister Universe Nigeria, Set to Represent Nation on Global Stage In a groundbreaking moment for Nigeria’s presence in international pageantry, Chidi Udengwu has been officially crowned Mister Universe Nigeria 2025. His historic win marks the first time Nigeria will be represented at the Mister Universe competition, which is slated to take […]