In Anambra, Police Arrest Ekwunife, Chief Priest, 2 Others Over Murder, Recover Charms, Guns, Others
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has announced the arrest of four additional suspects over the gruesome murder of three Cameroonian nationals in the state, as operatives intensified manhunt for the alleged gang leader and other fleeing members of the criminal syndicate. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP…
Urum Youths, Elders Storm Site, Resist Alleged Illegal Estate Project Amid Court Cases
By Our Correspondent Tension has gripped Urum Community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State following allegations that over 1,000 plots of the communal Ochiokwa land were illegally sold to a private developer for the establishment of what is now being promoted as “Heaven Estate,” without the knowledge or consent of the…
Joy as Nnewi North Mayor, Anazodo, Emerges APGA Flag Bearer for 2026 LG Chairmanship Election (Video)
By Izunna Okafor, Awka There was a surge of jubilation at the Nnewi North Local Government Headquarters over the weekend, as the Executive Chairman of the Local Government Area, Hon. Echezona Anazodo, emerged the flag bearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) ahead of the 2026 August 29th Local Government Chairmanship Election. Hon. Anazodo’s…
Months After, Anambra Police Arrest Fleeing Native Doctor Over Murder of Pregnant Nurse, Alleged Involvement in Human Parts Business
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a prime suspect in connection with the murder of a pregnant nurse in Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area of the state. Confirmed in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the arrest reportedly followed…
Soludo to Build Entertainment Centre in Anambra — Commissioner Onyenji Reveals, Charges Students to Diversify Creative Skills
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Students of Theatre Arts and Studies at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka; as well as upcoming artists and creatives have been urged to deliberately develop and cultivate multiple creative skills and strategically position themselves within the rapidly evolving entertainment ecosystem, as the Anambra State Government intensifies efforts to expand opportunities…
Anambra Police Take Safety Advocacy to School, Warn Students Against “Yahoo Yahoo,” Cultism, Others
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has intensified its community policing drive with a strategic engagement of students and school authorities, focusing on school safety, crime prevention, and responsible conduct among young people. Confirmed in a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga,…
Agunechemba to Unify Community Vigilante Groups — Emeakayi
To strengthen internal security collaboration across Anambra State, Prince Ken Emeakayi, the Special Adviser on Community Security to Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has convened an important meeting with local vigilante groups and security company owners in the State. This initiative aims to coordinate and integrate their activities within the framework of the state’s Homeland organization….
Police Raid Popular Anambra Hotel, Arrest Owner, Recover Gun, Hard Drugs, Others
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a motel owner and two other suspects over alleged unlawful possession of a firearm and involvement in illicit drug activities in Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The arrest, which led to the recovery of a pump-action gun, live cartridges…
Jubilation as Nnewi South APGA Stakeholders Pick Top Chairmanship Hopefuls Ahead 2026 LG Election
By Izunna Okafor, Awka There was an outburst of joy at the Nnewi South Local Government Headquarters in Ukpor on Tuesday as Hon. Uche Ochuba emerged top among the chairmanship aspirants elected by stakeholders of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the local government area ahead of the forthcoming local government election. Hon….
Reactions as Soludo Suspends Nine School Heads over Sit-at-Home
By Izunna Okafor, Awka In strict enforcement of its Executive Order issued during the State Executive Council Retreat held on January 21, 2026, the Anambra State Government has announced the suspension of nine school heads over persistently low pupil and student turnout in their schools, an indication that the abolished Monday sit-at-home is still…
