Onitsha Fire Outbreak: Anambra CP Visits Scene, Reveals Possible Cause, Sympathizes with Victims

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has visited the scene of the recent fire outbreak at the Plumbing Materials Market, Headbridge, Onitsha, where he commiserated with traders who suffered losses and assured them of the Command’s support as investigations continue into the cause of the incident. The…

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In Anambra, 18-Year-Old Girl “Kidnaps Herself” to Extort N3.m from Parents, Arrested by Police

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has uncovered a case of self-kidnapping involving an 18-year-old girl who allegedly conspired with her boyfriend and others to extort millions of naira from her parents, in what could be described as one of several major breakthroughs recorded by the Command in ongoing investigations across…

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Catholic Priest Condemns Destruction of Okeite Pots at Akwa Ọkụkọ’s Shrine (Video)

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka A Catholic priest, Angelo Chidi Unegbu, has expressed his views following the recent demolition and burning of the shrine belonging to convicted Anambra native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwa Ọkụkọ Tiwara Akị. Recall that the Oba-born celebrity native doctor, Akwa Ọkụkọ was convicted on Friday, with destruction of…

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Breaking: Akwa Ọkụkọ to Be Made Ambassador, as Court Finally Delivers Judgement in His Case

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka The long-detained popular Anambra native doctor, Mr. Chidozie Nwangwu (popularly known as Akwa Ọkụkọ Tiwara Akị) will be made an Ambassador of Youth Reorientation in months time upon completion of his jail term. This formed part of the conditions contained in a judgement delivered by Justice Jude Obiorah on Friday,…

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Illegal Connection: Two Community Members Arraigned for Allegedly Assaulting FirstPower Staff in Anambra

  By Our Correspondent Two persons accused of assaulting a staff member of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. have been formally arraigned before a Magistrate Court sitting in Nnewi, Anambra State. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Head of Communications of the Company, Mr. Izunna Okafor, who confirmed that the defendants were…

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