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- Following the Nigerian Civil War, Enugu State experienced various political changes and reorganizations. It became the capital of East Central State and later part of Anambra State. Eventually, on August 27, 1991, Enugu State was created as an independent entity during General Ibrahim Babangida’s administration.
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Enugu State (Igbo: Ȯra Enugu) verbally pronounced as "Enụgwụ" by the igbo indigenes is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by the states of Benue and Kogi, Ebonyi State to the east and southeast, Abia State to the south, and Anambra State to the west. The state takes its name from its capital and ...
- Fall of Enugu
The fall of Enugu was a military conflict between Nigerian...
- Fall of Enugu
The fall of Enugu was a military conflict between Nigerian and Biafran forces in September and October 1967 during the Nigerian Civil War which centered around Enugu, the capital of the secessionist Republic of Biafra.
- 12 September-4 October 1967
- Nigerian victory
- Enugu and surrounding area, Nigeria
Énugwú is the capital city of Enugu State in Nigeria. It is located in southeastern part of Nigeria. The name Enugu is derived from the two Igbo words Énú Ụ́gwụ́, meaning "hill top", denoting the city's hilly geography. Enugu acquired township status in 1917 and was called Enugwu-Ngwo, but because of the rapid expansion towards areas ...
Following the Nigerian Civil War, Enugu State experienced various political changes and reorganizations. It became the capital of East Central State and later part of Anambra State. Eventually, on August 27, 1991, Enugu State was created as an independent entity during General Ibrahim Babangida’s administration.
Dec 21, 2012 · Forty-two years after the end of the devastating civil war in which government troops fought and defeated Biafran secessionists, the dream of independence has not completely died.
Aug 27, 2021 · Enugu — Historically, the creation of Enugu State 30 years ago by General Ibrahim Babangida's regime significantly transcended providence. It was largely the outcome of a tenacious...
Aug 17, 2021 · Former Head of State, President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has said he was involved in the fiercest battle in Enugu during the civil war of 1967 before the city was captured. Monday, 13th ...
