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Female student stages own kidnap, collects N1million ransom from family - Police

Nigeria, July 21 -- A 28-year-old female university student has allegedly staged her kidnap in Anambra State, Nigeria's South-east. The suspect, Chinecherem Nwaokoye, is a student at the Enugu State ... Read More


Why I'm pushing for two additional states in South-east, rotational presidency - Uzodinma

Nigeria, July 21 -- Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State called for the creation of at least two additional states in the South-east, explaining that the move would help achieve regional balance. Mr U... Read More


Electricity regulator slashes Band A tariff, gives reason

Nigeria, July 21 -- The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has issued a new tariff to MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited. MainPower is the electricity company in Enugu State... Read More


Igbo community holds candlelight vigil for Australia-based Nigerian shot dead in Enugu

Nigeria, July 20 -- The Igbo community in South Australia will, on Wednesday, hold a candlelight vigil in honour of Victor Umeh, who was shot dead in Enugu State, Nigeria's South-east. The spokespers... Read More


Igbo community holds candlelight vigil for Austria-based Nigerian shot dead in Enugu

Nigeria, July 20 -- The Igbo community in South Australia will, on Wednesday, hold a candlelight vigil in honour of Victor Umeh, who was shot dead in Enugu State, Nigeria's South-east. The spokespers... Read More


Abia governor clarifies stance on state creation in South-east

Nigeria, July 20 -- Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has denied opposing the creation of an additional state in the South-east. In a statement on Sunday by his media aide, Ferdinand Ekeoma, Mr Otti s... Read More


IPOB hideout dismantled as police arrest 2,785 crime suspects

Nigeria, July 20 -- The police in Imo State say they have arrested 2,785 individuals for allegedly committing various criminal offences in the state. The police spokesperson in the state, Henry Okoye... Read More


'You've impacted humanity positively,' Nigerian governor hails Peter Obi at 64

Nigeria, July 19 -- Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has lauded the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on his 64th birthday anniversary. Mr Obi, a former governor of Anambra St... Read More


Six children rescued as police bust local, international child trafficking syndicate

Nigeria, July 19 -- The police in Enugu State, South-east Nigeria, have rescued four trafficked children and two stolen children in multiple operations in the state. The police spokesperson in the st... Read More


Police dismantle criminal hideout in Abia, arrest four suspects

Nigeria, July 18 -- The police in Abia State say they have arrested four male suspects for alleged involvement in various criminal offences in the state. Police spokesperson in the state, Maureen Chi... Read More