A landlord and popular palm oil dealer, Mr Nsikak Akpan, has been arrested for allegedly raping a babygirl of one year, seven month-old. The 50-year-old suspect, a resident of Betem Community in Biase Local Government area of Cross River state and landlord to the mother of the baby, Miss Serah Ohameso, was said to have…
It was a tragic incident at the Oye Agu Market Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, as a speeding vehicle reportedly rammed into the market. The incident, which reportedly occured on Wednesday, September 11, was also said to have left many dead. Although, the details of the crash are still sketchy, the…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The calm town of Enugwu-Ukwu in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State has witnessed a shocking bloodbath, following the killing of many youths of the community by yet-to-be-identified persons. It was gathered that the incident happened on Monday, September 9, when some youths and indigenes of the community were invited…
What could be best described as a controversies have trailed the recent removal of Mr. Chido Obidiegwu as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS). This is coming, following the contradictory reports, statements and counter statements that accompany and refer to the said removal. Recall that Obidiegwu’s removal as…
History was made in the sleepy town of Obeledu in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State as Mr. Kenneth Ifeakandu from Okofia village won five hundred thousand Naira for harvesting 95kg yam in the community. Yam competition was part of the new yam festival for the 2024 edition of Obeledu’s new yam festival. Ifeakandu…
A 25-year-old man, identified as Emmanuel Umukoro has allegedly killed his mother in the Sapele area of Delta State. According to reports, the 53-year-old victim, popularly known as Mama Faith, until her murder. was a school proprietress. The son, who is reportedly battling mental health issues aggravated by substance abuse, was said to have also…
Sir Chuka Nnabuife, the immediate-past Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State Newspapers and Printing Corporation (ANPC), publishers of the National Light Newspaper, Ka Ọ Dị Taa, and Sportslight Xtra, has been appointed the Managing Director of the Civic and Social Reformation Office in the State. Mr. Christian Aburime, the Press Secretary…
The urgent attention and action of the President Ahmed Bola Tinubu have been sought, following the twin attacks that recently rocked the Rivers State headquarters of the Action People’s Party (APP) at the New GRA of Port Harcourt, the capital city of the State. The call was made by the Opposition Lawmakers, under the umbrella…
Mr. Christopher Osemedua Molokwu has been appointed as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS). The Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Christian Aburime announced this in a statement to newsmen on Thursday. According to him, the appointment of Molokwu, who hails from Delta state as the new ABS Boss…
A nursing mother, Mrs. Ogochukwu Okoye has called for justice after a doctor mistakenly forgot sharp scissors inside her body during surgery. The victim, who underwent three surgeries in two months made the call in an interview with newsmen, during which she also recounted her traumatic experience in the hands of different doctors. She also…
