2025 CHRONICLES: Nigeria, Enugu at a Glance
* 📅 2025 Timeline – Nigeria & Enugu State
-January 2025
**18 Jan 2025 — Suleja Fuel Tanker Explosion (Niger State)**
A catastrophic fuel tanker explosion near Dikko Junction killed over 100 people and injured dozens. This tragedy highlighted the ongoing challenges of roadside fuel accidents and lapses in safety enforcement.
*March 2025
**18 Mar 2025 — State of Emergency Declared in Rivers State**
President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the oil-producing Rivers State due to escalating pipeline vandalism and sabotage. This measure underscored growing security and political tensions in the Niger Delta region.
**28 Mar 2025 — Edo State Massacre (Uromi)**
A violent mob attack in Uromi, Edo State resulted in 16 fatalities, spotlighting persistent ethno-communal conflicts in southern Nigeria.
* May 2025 — Enugu Tech Festival & Tech Momentum
**7–9 May 2025 — Enugu Tech Festival (ETF)**
Enugu hosted the inaugural Enugu Tech Festival under the theme “Coal to Code.” The event attracted thousands of participants from across Africa, showcasing tech innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital skills development. Preparatory efforts included securing federal support, signaling Enugu’s rising prominence in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem.
* June–July 2025 — Cultural & Security Events
**4 Jun 2025 — Oreke-Okeigbo Attack (Kwara State)**
A militant attack on a mining site led to multiple casualties and abductions, emphasizing Nigeria’s persistent security challenges even outside the northeast.
**29 Jun – 5 Jul 2025 — Things Fall Apart Festival (Enugu)**
Enugu held its annual Things Fall Apart festival, celebrating Chinua Achebe’s literary legacy. The event drew thousands through a blend of literature, performances, and cultural heritage exhibitions.
* August 2025
**19 Aug 2025 — Katsina Mosque Attack**
An armed assault on a mosque in Katsina State resulted in multiple deaths, heightening national concerns over banditry and religiously motivated violence.
*November 2025 — NAFEST & Cultural Highlights
**3 Nov 2025 — Enugu Constitutes NAFEST Organizing Committee**
The Enugu State government established the local organizing committee for the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST), signaling intense cultural preparations.
**18 Nov 2025 — Security Mobilization for NAFEST**
Authorities announced joint security operations to ensure the safety of tens of thousands expected at the week-long festival.
**22–29 Nov 2025 — Scheduled NAFEST 2025 (Enugu)**
Enugu was slated to host the national arts and culture festival celebrating Nigeria’s diversity with music, dance, exhibitions, and performances.
*December 2025 — National Security Shifts & Festival Postponement
**25 Dec 2025 — Mosque Bombing in Maiduguri (Borno State)*
EDITOR
Sam Udekwe is a journalist working in the News and Current Affairs department, Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS) Enugu. He is well trained in all genres of journalistic venture.
Mr Sam read Mass Communication, graduating all with Distinction in National Diploma, Higher National Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma at IMT, Enugu and Madonna University, Okija, Anambra state, as well as M.Sc Mass Communication with Second Class(Upper Division) at National Open University of Nigeria.
He is the immediate past NUJ Chairman, Enugu state.
samowailo@gmail.com
