The Entire Nri Community, Anaocha Council Area, irrespective of their political affiliations trooped out en-mass to officially welcome the Deputy Governor aspirant of the All Progressive Congress, Iyom Uche Ekwunife. Eke Nri square,the venue of the program, was filled to capacity as all the stakeholders in the community stood still, Ndi Nze na Ozo,…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has lashed out at the Federal Government of Nigeria for what it describes as a “shameful and fraudulent” judicial process in the ongoing trial of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, accusing authorities of presenting a dead man’s statement as evidence in court. In a press release issued on Friday…
.A pan-Igbo women’s organisation, the Igbo Women Assembly, has again criticised former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), over his recent claim that he fought the civil war to keep Nigeria united. The group urged him to courageously apologise to Ndigbo for what they described as a needless war waged against them, insisting that…
A group of Nigerian women detained at Bamako Prison in Mali have appealed for help, sharing a video that highlights the harsh conditions they endure and the poor quality of food provided. The video was shared in a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by a user identified as @chude__. In the…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi has tasked contractors to hasting the completion of Enugu-Onitsha expressway. Umahi expressed dismay over the slow pace of work by contractors along Enugu-Onitsha expressway. The Minister who made this known while inspecting the project last weekend, said said the pace of work on the expressway was less encouraging. He…
Youths on Sunday filed out in their numbers to protest the rising insecurity in Benue State. Despite the heavy surveillance in place in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State, youths stormed the popular Wurukum area, protesting the killings in the state. Most of the protesters dressed in black and carried palm fronds and placards…
President Tinubu has urged Governor Hyacinth Alia to prioritize dialogue and reconciliation in tackling insecurity in Benue State. During a phone call, the President expressed sympathy to the people and received updates on the state’s efforts. Several intelligence chiefs have since arrived in Benue to support ongoing security operations.
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects connected to a criminal syndicate that defrauded a victim of two truckloads of cement valued at ₦17 million. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, operatives attached to 33 Police Station swung into action…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, identified simply as Maduka, suspected to be dealing in vandalized electrical equipment and infrastructure materials. The arrest was made by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, following credible intelligence. The suspect was apprehended at Fegge, Onitsha, on June…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka In what has been described as an unusual but captivating display of native ingenuity, a middle-aged hunter has captured the attention of social media users and passersby alike, for his rare and hilarious talent of catching live lizards with nothing but grass and bare hands. The man, who introduced himself…
