By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into the death of Mr. Okechukwu Akaneme, the former President of the Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ONICCIMA), following widespread public outcry and media reports linking his demise to injuries allegedly inflicted during an enforcement operation by…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Yet-to-be-identified number of persons are feared dead as a speeding tipper crashed into people along the Chisco Park Junction in Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The crash, which occured at about 9:30pm on Friday night, July 25, came as shock to many, given the short period within…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A pregnant nurse has been reportedly mürdered by a man identified as Chiemelie Oborji, also known as Obitex, in what many believe to be a ritual k!lling. The incident happened in Umueri Village, Ogbunike, in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, where the suspect was also said to have attempted…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A pregnant nurse has been reportedly murdered by a man identified as Chiemelie Oborji, also known as Obitex, in what many believe to be a ritual killing. The incident happened in Umueri Village, Ogbunike, in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, where the suspect was also said to have attempted…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its fight against human trafficking, following the arrest of a suspected female child trafficker and the rescue of no fewer than eleven children in Nnewi. The development, which came as part of an intelligence-led operation carried out by officers…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has rejected Governor Monday Okpebholo’s directive that he seek security clearance before visiting Edo State. Speaking for the first time on the matter during an interview at Christ The King College (CKC), Onitsha, Anambra State, on Thursday, Obi asserted his right to visit Edo State whenever he…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has named Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, as its new National Chairman, following a high-stakes National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Dr. Yilwatda’s nomination was put forward by the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Governor Hope Uzodimma, and…
Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has shared his thoughts on why Igbo men often struggle in Nigerian politics. Speaking in an interview, the respected actor said the average Igbo man is not wired to condone political betrayal more than once, making it difficult for them to survive in the world of politics where treachery is…
An unanticipated, intense tension broke out yesterday evening, wednesday during an argument ensued between the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele almost resulting in fisticuffs. According to reports, tension erupted during an executive session to deliberate on whether to adjourn the current legislative sitting this week or next week for the Senate’s…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CFR, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for approving a $3 billion allocation for the completion of the Eastern Rail Line, describing the move as a historic economic breakthrough for the South East and the country at large. In a statement issued…
