The Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has announced a N10m bounty each for information leading to the capture of each of the gunmen responsible for the killing that occurred in a compound at Umuike, Ubahuekwem community in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state. According to reports, no fewer than seven persons, comprising five…
An Osun State-based clergy, Bishop Shina Olaribigbe of Rapture Empowerment International, Osogbo, was in the early hours of Thursday stabbed to death while settling a fight between a couple. Although details about the couple involved were not immediately available, security sources hinted to Punch that the woman fighting her husband was attending Olaribigbe’s church located…
A Zambian police officer reportedly under the influence of alcohol released 13 detainees to celebrate the New Year, sparking a manhunt for the escaped suspects. The Inspector Titus Phiri allegedly took cell keys from Constable Serah Banda at Leonard Cheelo police station in Lusaka on New Year’s Eve, freeing individuals held for crimes including assault,…
Senegal’s President, Bassirou Dioumaye Faye, said that 2025 would see an end to all foreign military presence in the West African country, in a speech on Tuesday to mark the new year. Faye’s statement came a month after he announced that former colonial master France would have to close its military bases in Senegal. “I…
A Catholic priest has allegedly shot a boy dead after the latter ignited fireworks within the church grounds. The incident, which took place during the New Year Mass on January 1, 2025, in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, has sparked significant reactions on social media. However, at the time of this report,…
The Immediate Past Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and a frontline Anambra Labour Party governorship aspirant, Chief Dr George moghalu has met with 21 local government women leaders of the party, led by the state woman leader, on December 28, 2024, in Nnewi to inform them of his governorship ambition through the…
One of the most critical aspects of climate change is the rise in temperature averages. Its impact is seen in man and environment. The earth’s flora and fauna are not left out. Imo state, Southeast of Nigeria, the third smallest state by land mass, is one of those states with several natural water bodies. The…
Despite countless warnings by the Anambra State government against burning of tires on tarred roads, the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, OCHA Brigade has arrested three more suspects for violating the warning on court road by CPS, Awka. The Managing Director of the Brigade, Comrade Celestine Anere during the late hours of yesterday, December 31,…
…Says: “Ossomala Is The Proudest People In Ogbahu With Irresistible Sense Of Self-Worth And A Parade Of Vast Array Of Noble Men And Women, And Of Valour And Of Profound Rich History. The former Council Chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area and the National Coordinator of IKEMBA FRONT, Sir Arinzechukwu Awogu, was in Ossomala, his…
Chief Dr. George Moghalu’s governorship bid under the Labour Party has received a significant boost after 21 local government chairmen and youth leaders pledged their support for him. This endorsement came during a meeting at his Nnewi residence Moghalu expressed his gratitude for their visit and acknowledged their pivotal roles in the party and societal…
