Coal mining in Enugu accelerated development of two great cities, a rail infrastructure and Nigeria’s quest for independence.
Enugupedia
Enugupedia is our encyclopaedia of well-researched facts, history and trivia that give the Coal City its charming mystique.
History of Abakpa Mammy Market
Bolaji Koleoso remembers founder of Abakpa Mammy Market in Enugu and how this became a feature of Army Baracks nationwide.
Iva Valley and the Enugu water schemes
Bob Anikwe writes another story of Iva Valley, a 100-year public water supply scheme, the first in old Eastern Region.
Igbo Community honour US pilot who flew aid supplies to Biafra
Uli, an Igbo Community in Anambra State, honour a pilot who died flying food and medicine to a malnourished civilian population inside Biafra during the Nigerian Civil War (1967 – 1970).
MI Okpara’s good name
Chris C Ulasi on the spartan disposition that cemented MI Okpara’s good name and legacy after his public service stint.
Life in Coal Camp with Gentleman Mike Ejeagha
Prof Cyril Orji casts a nostalgic look at life in Coal Camp Enugu in his growing up years, with ‘Gentleman’ Mike Ejeagha, the entertainment icon.
Milliken Hill Enugu
The Milliken Hill, one of the better-known landmarks of Enugu City. remains a visitors’ delight any day, writes OGBUAGU ANIKWE
Golden Years of Enugu Rangers International
Uzor Maximum Uzoatu, looks back at the golden years of Coal City’s brand marker, Enugu Rangers International FC, the indomitable lions of Nigerian soccer.
Celebrating Enugu State at 29 is worthwhile
Chief Alex Ogbonnia of Ohanaeze Ndigbo says that we should be celebrating Enugu State at 29 because leaders of the state have kept faith with development of the Coal City State.
10 facts about Enugu worth knowing by visitors
Here are 10 facts worth knowing about the Coal City that demonstrate the historical importance and political relevance of Enugu, Nigeria