By Izunna Okafor, Awka Two suspected armed criminals have been gunned down, following a prolonged and fierce gun battle between operatives of the Anambra State Police Command and a notorious gang in the state. The two-hour gun battle, which happened in the early hours of Wednesday, January 14, occurred at the every-busy Enugwu-Agidi Junction…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has arrested and taken into custody the notorious Agaba Awgbu masquerade involved in the unprovoked and violent attacks that recently disrupted public peace in Awgbu, Orumba North Local Government Area. The arrest is coming hours after earlier report by Ekweanaedo News on the violent activities…
By Emmy Young Ahead of the forthcoming local government primary election across the 21 local government areas in Anambra State, the Mayor of Idemili South Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi, outlined her plans for a second term. She said she will focus on human‑capital empowerment for youths, men and women, and on…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Good testimonies and broad acclaim have continued to trail the performance of the Mayor of Idemili South Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs. Amaka Obi (Iyom Ife-Abata), with residents, government officials and community leaders highlighting and praising her people-centered leadership, transformational projects and strategic interventions that have significantly improved life and livelihoods…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was a dramatic and chaotic scene in Awgbu, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Monday, as the violent and notoriously stubborn masquerade from the community, Agaba Awgbu, attacked popular Nigerian musician, Nonso Innocent Onuzulike, popularly known as Onowu Ugonabọ, while he was performing live on stage at…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka What could be best described as extensive public curiosity, mixed reactions and intense social media debates have trailed the recent promotion of the Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). Recall that Prof. Chuma-Udeh, adorned in police uniform, was on…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA) Brigade has intensified its clampdown on environmental abuses across Anambra State with the arrest of thirteen persons over alleged illegal kaolin excavation activities in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area, and Ukpor, Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state. Reports have it that…
By Our Correspondent Prominent Lagos Based Lawyer, Barr. Odinaka Obiorah during the yuletide initiated sons of his late elder brothers and his own sons into the prestigious Nze na Ozo Society of Nanka community in Orumba North Local Government Area. The event attracted several notable personalities from the Nze na Ozo Society of Nanka,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Congress of Councillors of Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, has unanimously passed a resounding vote of confidence in the Mayor of the council, Hon. Mrs. Amaka Obi (popularly known as Iyom Ifeabata), declaring that her administration has not only addressed important concerns but has also surpassed…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Chief Executive Officer of Cubana Groups and chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Hon. Ikenna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Ike Cubana, has explained the philosophy and motivation behind the ongoing power intervention and electrification projects being executed by the Cubana Groups in parts Oba community, in Idemili…
