Tag: Enugu State

2026 National Sports Festival To Be Held In Enugu

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2026 National Sports Festival To Be Held In Enugu

The National Sports Commission has designated Enugu State as the venue for the 23rd edition of the National Sports Festival, scheduled for 2026. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja, NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade made this announcement. He explained that the decision followed a high-level management meeting within the NSC. Enugu State was selected through a competitive bidding process and is prepared to host a world-class event. The National Sports Festival, held biennially, gathers thousands of athletes from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to promote sportsmanship,…

Police Arrest Enugu Doctor For Alleged Child Trafficking

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The Enugu State command of the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended one Dr. Emmanuel Ugwumba on charges of suspected child trafficking and document forgery in the Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State. Daniel Ndukwe, the Public Relations Officer for the Force, confirmed the arrest in a press release on Wednesday. The press release details that members of the Force’s Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad captured Ugwumba on September 28. The statement added, “The suspect was arrested following credible intelligence that linked him to a child trafficking network. “His arrest followed the…

JUST IN: Fire Guts Nigerian Governor’s Petrol Station

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JUST IN: Fire Guts Nigerian Governor’s Petrol Station

A petrol station named Pinnacle Oil, owned by Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, has been affected by fire. Speculations are that the petrol station was set on fire by some unidentified arsonists. The incident took place in the early hours of Friday. Eyewitnesses suggest that the perpetrators arrived in a Toyota Corolla to execute the act. It has been reported that the flames damaged at least four vehicles in the surrounding area. At the time of this report, access to the Agbani Road leading to the fuel station has…