By Izunna Okafor, Awka The field and the entire surroundings of the Awor Hall in Ezinifite, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State were filled to the brim over the weekend, as a mammoth crowd trooped out in their numbers to reaffirm their solidarity with the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka So, who actually died — Muhammadu Buhari or Jubril of Sudan? That is the question that should be answered by many Nigerians now, following the recent announcement of the demise of the immediate-past Nigerian President. Yes, former Nigerian President is dead, Buhari — they said. But some still can’t help…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was an atmosphere of joy, growth, and academic pride as the prestigious Legacy University, Okija, in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, held its 9th matriculation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session. The event, held at the main campus of the university, attracted dignitaries, government officials, religious leaders,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have recovered two stolen vehicles—one in Obosi and the other in Asaba—barely hours after receiving actionable intelligence on their whereabouts. Confirming the development in a statement issued on Saturday, July 12, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA), Engr. Mike Ozoemena, has reacted to the news making the rounds that former President of the Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ONICCIMA), Hon. Okey Akaneme, has died as a result injuries sustained…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has recovered yet another abandoned AK-47 rifle — this time, from the roof of a residential apartment under renovation in Ihuowele Ngo Village, Igbo-ukwu, Aguata Local Government Area of the state. The discovery, which occurred around 12:30pm on Thursday, July 11, was made possible through…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The internet went agog on Thursday following the circulation of a viral video showing the former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, personally serving food to guests at a public function in Umuchima, Imo State. In the trending video, which has attracted diverse…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Barely two days after Tochi Martins Attah, a 300-level student of the Department of Microbiology at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, slumped and died while playing football; the institution has been thrown into mourning aging, following the death of another promising student. The deceased, Miss Chioma Ajana Isabella, a 100-level…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has reiterated the historical identity of the state as a land of peace, tolerance, and innovation, while urging citizens to shun criminal elements exploiting the façade of self-government agitations to wreak havoc on innocent residents. The Police Chief made the call…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka In a follow-up to the recent attacks in Ekwulobia and Oko, the Anambra State Police Command has announced the recovery of another AK-47 rifle, further intensifying its clampdown on criminal elements threatening peace in the state. According to security update provided on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer of…
