Some members of Ihite community in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State have rejected the newly crowned monarch of the community, Igwe Timothy Ifurunwa, saying he is not the wish of the people and failed to emerge through a legitimate process. Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo had on January 13 presented a…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka In furtherance of the onslaught against crime and criminal elements, the gallant officers of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested six persons over different crimes in the state, cultism and including illegal possession of firearm. According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who confirmed this in…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A 32-year-old man is currently in police net in Anambra state for stealing a little child and attempting to escape with her. The Spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed this in a statement to newsmen on Sunday. According to him, the suspect, Joshua Simeon, who hails…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The people of Iruobieli Village in Enugwu-Agidi, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State have raised an alarm over what they described as an authorized invasion of their land by land grabbers and self-acclaimed real estate developer, who also went on social media advertising the sale of the land without their…
By Joseph Ude Contrary to what has been popularly described as an unfounded social media publication tagged “Oba Deadly Clash: Our Officers were Ambushed, Deliberately Killed by Tipper Drivers — SASA Spokesperson” eyewitnesses have revealed that the avoidable, unfortunate and pathetic auto crash which claimed the lives of some people was as a result of…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Hon. Mrs. Ify Anatune on Thursday splashed monetary prizes on students and pupils from different parts of the state who won the maiden edition of an essay competition organized in memory of her late husband, Mr. Joe Anatune. The event, held at the Headquarters of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Yet-to-be-confirmed number of persons are feared dead in Anambra State, following a very fatal crash that occured between the officers of the Anambra State Anti-Touting Squad (popularly known as SASA) and a tipper driver. The crash reportedly occurred on Friday, January 31, following an alleged attempt by the SASA officers to…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Nwosu family of Ajalli, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, has announced the burial arrangements for their patriarch and former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), Professor Humphrey Nwobu Nwosu, who passed away in a US hospital on October 24, 2024. Aged 83 years, Prof. Nwosu, a…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Jamila Ishiaku, a 20-year-old woman is currently in police net for allegedly pouring hot water on her pregnant sister-in-law during labour. The Adamawa State Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje confirmed this to newsmen, further revealing that the incident happened in Dubeli, Yola North Local Government Area of the State….
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Mr. Don Onyenji, has decried the illegal operations of unregistered hospitality facilities across the state, warning that the government would no longer tolerate such lawlessness. The Commissioner made the assertion on Tuesday when he lead a team from his Ministry and sister…
