It was a day of tears and grief in Anambra state as a thirty nine year old Associate Professor of Building Okechukwu Ezeokoli was laid to rest at his country home Ekwulobia in Aguata local government area of Anambra state. Also the entire Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka staff and students sheared in the…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Over the past few days, there has been a wave of arrests and significant breakthrough in Anambra State’s intensified security operations, as suspects linked to recent violent attacks, illegal arm smuggling, and other criminal activities have been arrested across different parts of the state, with various arms, live cartridges, vehicles,…
In a chilling investigative report released by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), the organization has identified 950 locations across 770–800 Igbo communities in South-East Nigeria that are currently under occupation or direct threat by armed Jihadist Fulani herdsmen and their allies. The findings, drawn from extensive field research, paint…
A wave of tension has engulfed a community in Enugu State following the abduction of at least eight travellers by unknown gunmen at Obioma community, situated along the Udi-Oji River road in Udi Local Government Area. The kidnapping reportedly took place on Sunday, and as of Tuesday morning, the victims’ whereabouts remain unknown. Community sources…
Former Imo State Governor and Senator Rochas Okorocha has dismissed rumours suggesting he plans to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) for another political party. In a statement released on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media, Sam Onwuemeodo, Okorocha categorically rejected the speculation and reassured his supporters of his unwavering allegiance to the ruling…
Chairman of the National Task Force on Cervical Cancer Elimination, Prof. Isaac Adewole, says Nigeria will require N2.2 trillion to implement comprehensive cervical cancer interventions between 2026 and 2030. This is just as he said Nigeria needs N1.42tn for cancer treatment by 2030. Adewole, a former Minister of Health, made this known on Tuesday in…
In a major breakthrough against arms smuggling, troops of Sector 5 of Operation UDO KA, working in collaboration with operatives of the 63 Brigade and the Department of State Services (DSS), have intercepted a truck carrying over 164,000 live cartridges in Anambra State. The dramatic bust happened along the Asaba–Onitsha expressway on 29 May 2025,…
Mr. Valentine Obienyem, Media Adviser to Mr. Peter Obi, has acknowledged Governor Charles Soludo’s recent efforts to address the inflated ₦137 million monthly cleaning bill in Anambra State. He described the move as a welcome initiative in the ongoing effort to promote better management of public resources. Obienyem noted that the step taken by…
The Labour Party Governorship Candidate for the upcoming November 2025 election in Anambra State, Chief Dr. George Moghalu, has officially named Mrs. Ifeoma Veronica Okaro as his running mate, solidifying what many have called a visionary and strategic partnership. Speaking briefly at the official unveiling in Abuja, Dr. Moghalu described Mrs. Okaro as “a…
On June 2, 2025, the Ndiakwu Otolo Nnewi Community took a significant step towards enhancing safety and security in their community with the inauguration of a security post. The initiative, dubbed Operations Udo-ga-chi (Agunechemba), aims to prevent and detect crimes, supplement law enforcement, and provide emergency response services. The launch event drew attention to…
