By Izunna Okafor, Awka A widow from Ufuma in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Mrs. Chidimma Orah, has regained custody of her late husband’s cõrpse after it was allegedly seized by her in-laws, thanks to the intervention of the Anambra State Government. In a video recently shared by the State Ministry of…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Swift intervention by the Anambra State Fire Service over the weekend prevented a fire outbreak from completely razing a six-bedroom bungalow at Ezinato Street, Ifite Village, Awka, Anambra State. According to the Fire Service’s Media and Publicity Unit, the distress call was received at exactly 4:46 p.m. on Saturday, prompting…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a 32-year-old suspected armed robber, identified as Charles Chinonso, and recovered a stolen vehicle traced to him in Awka South Local Government Area of the state. The arrest, carried out in the early hours of Sunday, August 10, 2025, was executed…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka All appears set for a heated contest in the forthcoming August 16 Onitsha North I Constituency State House of Assembly by-election, as the Candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Barr. Mimi Ifeoma Azikiwe continues to attract high-profile endorsements — the latest being from the prestigious Agbalanze Society of…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for the August 16 Anambra South Senatorial by-election, Chief Emma Nwachukwu (Ọnọdugo), has assured the people of the zone of an authentic, inclusive, and impactful representation if elected, vowing also to complete all projects initiated by the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. Chief Nwachukwu gave…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka All is now set for the 2025 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Man of the Year Award and Press Week in Anambra State, with a rich lineup of activities expected to celebrate excellence, reward ethical journalism, and showcase the achievements of Anambra State in the last three years. Briefing journalists…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Yet-to-be-confirmed number of travellers are feared dead in Anambra State, following a fatal road accident that threw many into mourning and caused serious traffic gridlock in the affected area on Thursday evening. This is coming barely three weeks after another fatal multiple crash hit the popular Idemili Obosi, involving a Mack…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Former Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Maduaburochukwu Obiano, has expressed deep gratitude to God, his family, and the people of Anambra State as he marked his 70th birthday, while also praying for more strength. In a heartfelt message shared via his official social media handle on Friday, August 8, Chief…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has condemned in strong terms the arrest of activist and publisher, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, by the Nigerian Police Force. Obi made his position known in a press statement personally signed and shared via his…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was a mildly agitated atmosphere at the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) Headquarters in Awka, Anambra State, on Thursday, as aggrieved workers staged a protest to express their dissatisfaction over what they described as inhumane treatment, poor remuneration, and unlawful intimidation by the Company’s management. The protesters, believed to…
