Enugu state news today

Here are some of the latest news updates from Enugu State, Nigeria:

Breaking News

• Enugu State Government has announced the reopening of all markets and shopping malls in the state, effective from today. This is part of measures to ease the lockdown imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19. [Source: Vanguard News]
• The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Chukwuemeka Nwosu, for allegedly killing his 25-year-old wife, Nneoma Nwosu, in their home in the state. [Source: The Nation]

Politics

• The Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has inaugurated a 12-member committee to oversee the implementation of the state's 2022 budget. The committee is chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya. [Source: Leadership Newspaper]
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has announced the suspension of its state chairman, Ben Nwoye, over alleged anti-party activities. [Source: Daily Trust]

Education

• The Enugu State Government has announced the reopening of all public schools in the state, effective from Monday, March 22. This is part of measures to ease the lockdown imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19. [Source: The Punch]
• The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has announced the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Luke Anike. [Source: ThisDay Live]

Health

• The Enugu State Government has announced the detection of 15 new cases of COVID-19 in the state. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 241. [Source: Premium Times]
• The Enugu State Ministry of Health has launched a campaign to promote the use of face masks in public places to prevent the spread of COVID-19. [Source: The Guardian]

Sports

• The Enugu Rangers International Football Club has announced the signing of a new player, Chinedu Udeagha, from the Abia Warriors Football Club. [Source: Goal.com]
• The Enugu State Government has announced plans to establish a new sports stadium in the state. The stadium is expected to be completed in the next two years. [Source: The Nation]

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Enugu State.