Haruna Mohammed a cattle rearer in Anambra State narrowly escaped death on Monday when gunmen invaded his settlement in Mgbakwu Community, located in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State killed 20 cows and several others were injured”. The leader of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MCBAN) in the Southeast, Gidado Siddiki,…
In a shocking incident in Ifite, Awka, Anambra, a 31-year-old labourer, identified as James Rich from Cross Rivers, has been arrested for allegedly impregnating a 14-year-old girl within the premises of a local church. Rich, who is reportedly married with two children and expecting a third, confessed to the crime, admitting to defiling the victim…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration expressed due displeasure on the illegal conversion of the Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture complex in Garki, Abuja, into a drinking joint by shop owners. The Mandate Secretary, Social Development Secretariat, FCTA, Mr Ibrahim Masari, expressed their displeasure and gave a stern warning during an emergency meeting with…
Two suspected criminals terrorising residents of Sokoto Road in Main Market, Onitsha, Anambra State have been set ablaze by mobs. Ekweanaedo News gathered that the incident took place at about 3:30pm on Wednesday. Eyewitnesses said the suspects were caught while trying to forcefully dispossess a tricycle operator of his money and other belongings in the…
The SS3 student accused of forging her JAMB result Ejikeme Mmesoma has obtained her international passport and she due to travel abroad for further studies. A concerned Nigeria Gauis Chibueze awarded Mmesoma a scholarship after she was suspended by JAMB for falsifying her UTME results. According to social media sources, Ejikeme Mmesoma is now ready…
The traditional ruler of Obosi community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Chidubem Iweka has called on the five South East governors to convoke a meeting to rescue the zone from terrorists. Igwe Iweka who spoke during a traditional ceremony in his community; Obiora festival said other Igbo stakeholders need to…
It was a dramatic incident today, as residents of Anambra State descended on the scene of a fallen petrol tanker, greedily scooping fuel. The alleged perpetrators went as far as stoning firefighters from the Anambra State Fire Service when they arrived to prevent a potential disaster. According to the Anambra State Fire Chief, Engr Martins…
Following a brilliant display of legal astuteness and inventful insights, the NBA Nnewi Branch’s Law Week rose to new heights during the dinner address delivered by Tobenna Erojikwe, a distinguished legal practitioner, and Chairman of the NBA-ICLE. Tobenna Erojikwe, who is also a partner at The Law Crest LLP, commanded attention with his discourse on…
The oldest monarch in the history of Nnewi Igwe Kenneth Orizu III recently celebrated his 98th birthday with family and his cabinet members, He was born into the royal family, a descendant of a long line of leaders. As a young boy, he displayed interest in the customs and tradition of Nnewi and that is…
Some communities, including Eziagulu Otu community in Anambra State have decried continued invasion of their land by neighbouring communities in Kogi and Enugu States. The communities, who appeared at the continued public hearing of the Anambra Truth, Justice and Peace Commission (ATJPC) on Sunday, blamed the interstate crisis on the scramble for land and natural…
