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BREAKING: Court Orders Enugu State Govt to Pay N55m for Illegal Demolition

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The Enugu State High Court has delivered a landmark judgment directing the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA) to compensate Onyebuchi Chinedu with N55 million for the unwarranted demolition of his six shops located on Lagos Street, Onu Asata, in Enugu North Local Government Area.   The case, which began on July 24, 2015, concluded with Justice Kenneth Okpe ruling that the actions of the ECTDA were arbitrary and lacked due process. He declared the demolition illegal, unconstitutional, and unwarranted, citing the absence of proper notice to the plaintiff.   In his judgment, Justice Okpe stated: “The demolition of the plaintiff’s building made up of six shops and the basement at Onu Asata Ihuewuzi (Lagos Street) Ogui-Nike, Enugu by the defendant is unlawful. The plaintiff, having obtained approval of his development plan from the defendant, is entitled to construct the approved structure without interference.”   The court granted a perpetual injunction restraining the E
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BREAKING: Enugu Woman Abandons 10-year-old Son In A Popular Market, Dissappears

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A 10-year-old boy identified as Chinonso Egbuke was found wandering in Alaba International Market near Eddison Motor Park in Lagos State. It was reported that his mother dropped him with an hausa petty trader, boarded a motorcycle (Okada) and zoomed Off. This incident happened on Saturday, 16 of November 2024. The stranded boy narrated that he hails from Nsukka in Enugu State. He stated that his mother brought him to Lagos from Nsukka where they hail from.
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GRATITUDE: Nkanu East Chairman, Hon Edeh Inspects Green Smart Schools, Commends Progress and Quality

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   In his proactive nature, the Executive Chairman of Nkanu East Local Government Area,  Hon Sydney Okechukwu Edeh today 19th of November, 2024, took a tour to the on going Green Smart School construction site at Amafor Ugbawka ward 1. The Chairman who spoke to newsmen at the site, During the inspection, expressed satisfaction with the progress of the work, noting that the project is being executed in accordance with the specified standards. He commended  contractor for his commitment to delivering high-quality work.   He said that he will not sleep just to see that all the on going projects embark upon by the government of the state under His Excellency Barr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah is completed at approximately time. "We are pleased with the work being done and we are confident that this  project will significantly improve the lives of our children and reposition the education sector of Enugu State, he said ." However, the secretary to Enugu State government Prof Chidiebere Onyi
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BREAKING: Enugu Council Chairman Appoints Special Assistants On Pepper, Garden Egg and Yam

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   Enugu Council Chairman has introduced an innovative approach to agricultural development with the appointment of two Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) focused on specific crops garden egg, yam, and pepper. According to official appointment letters circulating on social media, The Executive Chairman of Igbo Etiti Local Government Area in Enugu State, Hon. Dr. Eric Ogbonna Odo reportedly assigned Ezeugwu Frederick Ogbonna as the Senior Special Assistant on Yam and Pepper, while Nwodo Everestus Ugonna was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Garden Egg and Pepper. The appointment letters highlighted the chairman’s strategic intent to prioritize agricultural advancement in the local government area. The appointment letters, signed by the chairman, stated: “I am pleased to inform you that the executive chairman Igbo Etiti LGA has approved your appointment as SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT to the Local Government chairman on AGRICULTURE (YAM & PEPPER),” and “I am pleased to inform you that
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JUST IN: TikToker Sentenced to 32 Months Over Viral Video ‘Insulting’ the President

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A 21-year-old TikToker known for his satirical content, Emmanuel Nabugodi has been sentenced to 32 months in prison by a Ugandan court for creating a video deemed insulting to President Yoweri Museveni. Nabugodi, who gained popularity with over 20,000 followers, produced a mock trial video in which he humorously suggested the public flogging of the president.   His sentencing follows a guilty plea last week to four charges, including hate speech and spreading malicious information about the president. Delivering the sentence, Chief Magistrate Stellah Maris Amabilis remarked that the punishment was intended to discourage similar actions on social media. She noted that Nabugodi displayed no remorse and emphasized that his actions violated acceptable standards of communication, particularly when addressing national leaders.   The legal basis for Nabugodi’s conviction is the 2022 amendment to Uganda’s Computer Misuse Act, which criminalizes sharing content likely to ridicule or demean indi
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BREAKING: Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah to Present 2025 Budget Estimate to Enugu State House of Assembly

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The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, is set to present the 2025 budget estimate to the Enugu State House of Assembly on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The presentation will take place at the Assembly Complex, with all invited guests expected to be seated by 9:30 AM.  Key stakeholders, including Executive Council members, Special Advisers, government appointees, heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), traditional rulers, the State PDP Chairman, party faithful, and the PDP Women Wing, are expected to grace the occasion.   This presentation follows the historic 2024 budget titled the "Budget of Disruptive Economic Growth," where the state government proposed a record-breaking sum of ₦521.6 billion. That budget, the highest in the state's history, was aimed at fostering unprecedented economic transformation, with a 132% increase from the previous year's revised budget. Governor Mbah's focus on capital-intensive projects, particularly
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Enugu Police Command Uncover Shocking Activities of Suspected Murderers of Market Leader

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The Enugu State Police Command has unraveled the chilling details surrounding the gruesome murder of Chief Stephen Aniagu, Chairman of the Ogbete Main Market Traders Association (OMMATA), on September 14, 2024. The suspects,  Chukwudi Aboshi , 28, from Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, and  Ani Innocent Ebuka , a.k.a. "Excellent," from Nkanu East Local Government Area, confessed to not only the murder but a series of other violent crimes during their parade on Friday. Their arrest on November 8 and 9, 2024, came as a result of Governor Peter Mbah's directive for security agencies to intensify efforts against crime, reinforcing the state’s zero-tolerance policy on criminal activities. The suspects confessed to ambushing Chief Aniagu and a second driver on the fateful night. Armed with a cache of weapons, including three AK-47 rifles and three pump-action guns, the gang ruthlessly carried out the attack. Chief Aniagu was killed after resisting their attempt to sei
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