By Izunna Okafor, Awka The leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Anambra State Chapter, has strongly countered the statement issued by the Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon. Patrick Agha Mba, insisting that the Commissioner lacks the constitutional authority to impose a leader on the Council or determine its internal…
By Ike Chigozie The Spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, has revealed the reason why a journalist was addressed as an “enemy of the police” by some officers of the Command attached to the Anambra State House of Assembly during a recent encounter with the journalist at the legislative complex….
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The job of waste management has been described as one that demands public cooperation and continuous innovation, given its capital-intensive, labour-driven and environmentally sensitive nature. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA), Engr. Mike Ozoemena, stated this while interacting with newsmen in…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Another major breakthrough has been recorded in Anambra State’s ongoing security operations, as the Police-led Joint Security Team arrested two key members of a criminal syndicate allegedly responsible for supplying food and essential logistics to a secessionist-linked criminal group operating around the Orsumoghu–Aguluezechukwu axis of the State. According to a…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its ongoing fight against armed robbery and corporate vandalism, following the arrest of five male suspects linked to a recent attack on an international company in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area. This development was confirmed in a statement issued…
By Raymond Ozoji, Awka The Federal Cooperative College Oji River Enugu State has initiated the process of establishing five new market driven academic departments. The proposed departments include Mass Communication, Agricultural Technology, Home and Resource Economics, Hospitality and Tourism Management and Science Laboratory Technology. These academic programmes will add value to currently accredited academic…
By Joe Ifeizu An Anambra-based journalist, Mr. Izunna Okafor, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, was reportedly detained by security operatives at the gate of the Anambra State House of Assembly Complex, Awka, following what has been described as a “protocol issue” that degenerated into harassment, intimidation, seizure of personal devices, and threats of further detention…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Public institutions exist for public service. Security operatives assigned to such institutions are meant to safeguard order, protect lives and property, and facilitate legitimate civic engagement. However, when the line between security and obstruction becomes blurred, the consequences often fall on innocent citizens, professionals, and democratic processes. It is based…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command said it had recorded another major operational breakthrough, following the arrest of a notorious armed robber linked to several violent crimes, including the killing of a serving member of the Anambra State House of Assembly. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Former Special Adviser to Ex-Governor Willie Obiano on Political Matters, Chief Oseloka Ogabido (Ichie Edom Nnabuenyi Edom), has described Anambra philanthropist and businesswoman, Dr. Lady Loretta Ukeji, as a rare humanitarian asset whose selfless commitment to humanity qualifies her for greater leadership responsibilities. Chief Ogabido’s assertion came against the backdrop…
