By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) community was thrown into another mourning over the weekend following the sudden death of a 200-level student who was electrocuted while ironing his clothes in an off-campus lodge. The deceased student, popularly known by his nickname “Fedwin,” was a 200-level undergraduate in the Department of Education…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was a failed criminal outing at Orofia Oranto, Ukpo, in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, following the apprehension of a suspected armed robber, Joel Bayero, by vigilant community youths during an alleged armed robbery attempt. The apprehension also led to the recovery of a locally made gun and…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka As part of his consistent grassroots political engagement and commitment to inclusive governance, a stalwart of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Ebenator Ward, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon. Obinna Emecheta (Ifeomadiniru), has celebrated the resounding re-election victory of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo and his…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Young people in Anambra State, Nigeria and across Africa have been urged to deepen their digital literacy, strengthen their online research abilities, and take ownership of telling the African story in the global knowledge space. This formed the central message at the maiden Wiki Classroom Initiative, a special digital-skills training…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has provided a comprehensive update on the deadly cult-related attack that occurred on the evening of Sunday, December 7, at Afor Nawfia Market, along the Onitsha–Awka Old Road, which left at least four persons fatally injured. This clarification was contained in a press statement issued…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has condemned in strong terms the early morning attack on a church in Lilu community, Ihiala Local Government Area of the State, which resulted in the death of one person, injuries to a few others, as well as partial destruction of the worship centre and other…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The leadership and people of Akwaihedi Community in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State have formally distanced themselves from what they described as a misleading, malicious and false narrative currently circulating on social media in connection with a trending security-related video. The reaction comes amid the viral video…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have successfully foiled a planned cult clash in Enugwu Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state, during which they also arrested two suspected cultists and the recovered a firearm and live ammunition. The development was disclosed in a press statement issued by…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Udo Ga-Achị security operatives have once again recorded a major operational success following the destruction of a notorious gunmen’s camp in Ogbunka community, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, a location that had reportedly served as a hideout and operational base for criminal elements terrorizing the area, the…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Secretariat Complex of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council in Awka, was filled with joy on Friday as the League of Anambra Professionals (LAP) officially unveiled its maiden Future Forward Scholarship Programme and awarded a sum of One Million Naira (₦1,000,000) each as annual scholarship to…
