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Osun First Lady Leads Protest Over Alleged Arrests, Violence Ahead of Election

By Isaac Mission The wife of the Osun State Governor, Titilola Adeleke, on Monday led a group of women on a peaceful protest against alleged indiscriminate arrests and rising violence ahead of…

Osun 2026: Adeleke Calls for Peaceful Election, Urges Voters to Reject Violence and Let the People Decide

By Peace Orjiani   As political campaigns intensify ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun State Governorship Election , Governor Ademola Adeleke has appealed to residents to embrace peace, reject…

Avoid all forms of violence during Senatorial by-election – APC Deputy National Chairman

Domestic Violence Is a National Emergency, We Must Act Now, Says Chidi Obeke-Okoli

The newly inaugurated Deputy Coordinator of the African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA), Enugu State Branch, Chidi Obeke-Okoli, has described domestic violence as a national emergency. She said…

Lagos Records 8,692 Domestic and Sexual Violence Cases in One Year

The Lagos State Government has announced that it recorded 8,692 cases of domestic and sexual violence between August 2024 and July 2025. According to the Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro,…

“Jos Is Bleeding”: Public Anger Erupts as Tragedy Deepens Amid Fresh Security Warnings

There is a growing wave of grief, anger, and anxiety across Nigeria following renewed violence in Jos, where lives were reportedly lost in a tragic incident that has shaken the nation. The attack,…

One Killed as Land Dispute Turns Violent in Enugu

There’s growing tension in Enugu State after a renewed outbreak of violence between two communities Etiti Ngwo in Udi Local Government Area and Umu Ugwu Akum Akwuke in Enugu South. The latest…

Retired Police Inspector Allegedly Killed by Son, Body Found in Well in Adamawa Community

By Peace Orjiani   Residents of Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State have been left in deep shock following the alleged murder of a retired police officer, identified as Retired…

HURIWA Urges Swift Rescue of Victims Abducted During Enugu Church Attack

By Isaac Mission       The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue a Catholic seminarian and another…

Gunmen Allegedly Attack Church in Affa, Abduct Worshippers

By Peace Orjiani   Fresh concerns have been raised over the security situation in parts of Enugu State following reports of attacks and kidnappings in communities within Udi and Nsukka Local…

WACOL Condemns Alleged Abuse, Assault and Banishment of Enugu Mother of Six

By Isaac Mission     The Women's Aid Collective (WACOL) has denounced the alleged abuse of a 34-year-old mother of six in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State, describing the…

RULAAC Urges Mbah, IGP to Intervene in Enugu Land Dispute

By Isaac Mission     The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has appealed to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah and the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to take…

Politics should remain about service, says ex-envoy Simon Eze, faults Enugu North by-election

Former Nigerian Ambassador to Germany, Portugal, Cuba and Ghana, Simon Ejike Eze, says his decision to join partisan politics was inspired by the same commitment to public service that shaped his…

INEC Presents Certificates of Return to Winners of Recent By-Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally presented Certificates of Return to candidates who emerged victorious in the June 20, 2026 by-elections conducted across Rivers,…

APC Reviews Ondo South By-Election Performance Despite Victory

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is reportedly assessing its performance in the recent Ondo South Senatorial District by-election, despite emerging victorious in the contest. Party insiders…

NDC Candidate Rejects Enugu North By-Election Result, Alleges Electoral Irregularities

The candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the recent Enugu North Senatorial District by-election, Bishop Oscar Ossai, has rejected the outcome of the poll, citing what he described as…

Low voter turnout marks Enugu North Senatorial by-election despite early start in some polling units

Voting in Saturday’s Enugu North Senatorial District by-election recorded a generally peaceful process, although turnout remained low across several polling units in the six local government areas…

Tensions Ease in South Africa After Violent Protest Over Nigerian King

Tensions are gradually calming in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape, South Africa, following a violent protest sparked by the alleged coronation of Nigerian Igbo leader Solomon Ogbonna Eziko as “Igwe…

Tension in Enugu as Ngwo Community, Government Clash Over Disputed Land

By Peace Orjiani — Enugu Online TV   Tension is rising in Enugu State following a deepening land dispute between the Etiti Ngwo community and government authorities over ownership of a contested…

Enugu community cries out over repeated attacks by armed herders

Residents of the Onolieze community in Ugwuleshi, Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State have raised alarm over frequent attacks by armed herders. They say many people have been killed and some…

Son of Boko Haram Founder Arrested in Chad

A son of Boko Haram founder, Mohammed Yusuf, has been arrested in Chad for allegedly leading a jihadist group. According to AFP, the suspect, identified as Muslim Mohammed Yusuf, is about 18 years…

Amankanu Ohofia Community Dismisses Reports of Crisis Over Igweship Dispute

The people of Amankanu Ohofia, a community in Oduma, Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State, have denied reports suggesting a violent conflict over a traditional leadership (Igwe) tussle. A…

Civil Society Groups Demand Release of Detained Enugu Activist, Emmanuel Acha

A group of civil society Organisations, known as the Action Group on Free Civic Space, has called for the immediate release of Emmanuel Acha, a human rights activist from Enugu State. Speaking at a…

Enugu State Takes Strong Action to Stop Underage Gambling Gov. Mbah

The Enugu State Government is taking firm steps to end underage gambling across the state. Governor Peter Mbah has launched a strong campaign using new technology, school programs, and strict laws to…

How Enugu Was Created: The Coal City Story

Enugu, popularly known as the Coal City, is one of the most well-known states in Southeastern Nigeria. It is rich in history, culture, and natural resources. But many people don’t know the full story…

Enugu Police Arrest Suspected Gunmaker and Cult Members During Operation

The Enugu State Police Command has made a big breakthrough in the fight against crime. Between June 15 and June 21, police officers carried out a series of well planned and intelligence led…

DSS Arrests Enugu Content Creator Over Herdsmen Commentary

In a recent incident that has caused concern among citizens and human rights advocates, a popular Enugu based media personality, Evangelist Ebube Joseph , was reportedly arrested by the Department of…

Terror in Eha Amufu: Suspected Herdsmen Kill Over 12 in Enugu Village

The community of Agu Amede in Eha Amufu, located in Isi Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, has once again been thrown into deep sorrow and pain following another deadly attack by suspected…

Nigerian News Editors Meeting in Enugu to Talk About Peace and Media

A Big Opportunity to Talk About Peace, Unity, and the Role of the Media in Nigeria From June 26 to June 29, 2025, the beautiful city of Enugu will welcome some of the most respected and powerful…

Security Update in Enugu: Cultists Caught, Man Rescued, and Shocking Discovery in a Church

In the past few days, Enugu State has seen some major security events that shocked many residents. From the arrest of suspected cultists to a disturbing discovery in a church, the Enugu State Police…