By Izunna Okafor, Awka The people of Ogbunike community in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, and the entire state, have been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of veteran journalist, media consultant, and cultural custodian, Comrade Dr. Harris Udokama Chuma-Odili, fondly known as Ogene Ogbunike and “Eze Ọgbọnọ”. According to eyewitnesses, the…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has taken decisive disciplinary measures following the tragic death of Miss Isabella Chioma Ajana, a 100-level Law student of the University. Recall that Isabella’s death, which occured last month linked to Elmada Hostel’s controversial spare key policy, recently sparked off a chain of…
By Our Correspondent As part of his administration’s commitment to addressing housing deficit in the state, Governor Chukwuma Soludo at the weekend conducted a scheduled inspection visit to Golf Residency Estate in Awka. This initiative underscores his administration’s commitment to partner with the private sector to provide affordable and sustainable housing solutions for Anambra…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Geeks and Founders Alliance for Soludo (GEFAS) has lauded the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, for his visionary leadership and commitment to transforming the state into a livable and prosperous smart megacity through technology and innovation. According to the group, within just six weeks of…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Security operatives in Anambra State have arrested a Chinese national over alleged involvement in illegal mining activities within the state. According to a statement released by the Anambra State Police Command, the suspect, identified as Mu Hua Qiang, 45, a resident of Aguleri, was apprehended by personnel of the Operation…
By Our Correspondent An Anglican Clergyman, Ven. Dr. Ifeanyi Umeh has described the former Registrar of Awka Anglican Diocese as treacherous and fraudulent. Ven. Dr. Umeh was worried that someone who cheated the Church and deceived the Archbishop of the Province of the Niger, Most Reverend Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim, is now playing the victim. In…
By Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, Awka The Anglican Diocese of Awka has cleared the Archbishop, His Grace, The Most Revd Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim, PhD, of allegations of financial impropriety after an emergency Diocesan Board. The Diocesan Board at its meeting dismissed claims of land-sale proceeds being diverted into the Archbishop’s private account. The Board, which…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka In what has been described as another major breakthrough against illegal arms trafficking, the Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man, Akpan Godwin, for unlawful possession of over 1,000 rounds of live ammunition in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of the State. According to a statement issued…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Enugu State Police Command has intensified its offensive against criminal elements across the state, recording major breakthroughs in a series of coordinated operations that led to the arrest of eight suspects and the recovery of eight stolen or snatched vehicles, alongside other incriminating exhibits. The Command announced these successes…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was an emotional moment of shock, disbelief, and outrage in Etiti Village, Igbo-ukwu, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, as village youths stormed the compound of a dreaded native doctor and rescued his only son, who had allegedly been chained and locked inside a yam barn for over four…
