By Izunna Okafor, Awka The youths of Awka the capital city of Anambra State, under umbrella of Awka Youth Council (popularly known as Okolo N’eche Obodo Awka), have issued a firm directive partially restricting movement and certain activities within Awka community as the 2025 edition of the popular Imoka Festival reaches its final climax…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The recently launched grassroots security outfit in Anambra State, Agụnechemba, popularly known as Operation Udo Ga-Achị, has officially unveiled its new uniform, signifying a shift from their usual all-black dress. The uniform comprises a black trouser, red beret and a long-sleeve top with camouflage-like designs that have touches of black,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A Benue couple, Hon. Peter Abayol and Pastor Mrs. Ifeoma Abayol, has opened up on their entrepreneurial journey, detailing how their fast food venture — Chillis Foods —survived the odds and blossomed across Nigeria, with Anambra State proving to be their most receptive and fertile ground for growth. In what…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Youths of Awka, the capital city of Anambra State, under the umbrella of Okolo N’eche Obodo Awka (Awka Youth Council), have arrested a man accused of drinking his children’s blood after giving them mark. The arrest which occured on Wednesday, May 21, reportedly happened at Umukwa village, Awka, where the…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A suspected armed robber and motorcycle snatcher, identified as 27-year-old Somadina Ugwueke, is currently in police custody following a swift and well-coordinated operation carried out by operatives of the Enugu State Police Command with the support of vigilant members of the public. The arrest, which took place around 10:10 p.m….
Nteje community in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, has suspended its President-General, Dr. Nnamdi Iloduba, over allegations of high-handedness and misconduct. The suspension followed a resolution of the Board of Trustees of Nteje Development Union on May 9, after a review of some of the offenses against him. A letter to the…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A notorious criminal suspect and gunrunner, popularly known as Kiss Me, is currently on the run as Anambra state security operatives intensify a manhunt for him following a breakthrough in ongoing operations across the State. The development is part of a wider offensive launched by a Joint Security Team comprising…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Architect Okey Ezeobi, has described the State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, as a special human being and the best person anyone could wish to work with, given his simplicity, transformational mindset, visionary leadership style, and…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A popular Anambra cleric, Rev. Fr. Anthony Udogu, of the Catholic Diocese of Awka, has passed away. The priest reportedly slumped and died in the early hours of Monday, May 19, 2025, while playing lawn tennis in Awka, the Anambra State capital. According to a statement issued by the Diocesan Chancellor,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka At least person has been arrested in Awka, the Anambra State capital, after an exchange of gunfire between security operatives and a criminal suspect, just as the annual Imo-Awka cultural festival kicked off in the city. Confirming the development in a statement issued to newsmen, the State Police Public Relations…
