By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of ten suspects in connection with an alleged case of arson and malicious damage to property in Awka, the state capital, while also refuting claims that the incident was linked to a land dispute involving Agbana Ifite community. The clarification was…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has discourage and cautioned individuals, groups and organisations against organising or participating in any form of march or street protest within Awka, the Anambra State capital, citing public safety concerns and the need to consolidate recent security gains against cultism and other violent crimes in…
By Chief Ifeanyi Ndulue (smnifeanyi@gmail.com) I lived on Akpo Street, Achara Layout, Enugu, in the late 1990s before relocating to Abuja, where I now live with my family. Like many families at the time, our compound, just like countless others, depended on well water for survival. Decades later, that painful memory remains disturbingly relevant….
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has recorded another operational success in its fight against crime, following the rescue of a Nigerian citizen based in South Africa who was kidnapped in Enugu State. The victim, it was gathered, was rescued following a police-led joint security operation in Isulo, Orumba South Local…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Panegyrics and commendations rented the air on Wednesday, January 14, as the Chairman of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB), Dr. Vera Nwadinobi, commissioned newly renovated classroom blocks executed by the Idemili South Local Government administration under the leadership of the Council Mayor, Hon. Mrs. Amaka Obi (popularly…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Emotions ran high in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Wednesday shortly after the dedication of the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi Cathedral, as a Knight of the Roman Catholic Church, Sir James Louis, popularly known as Ebube Anaedo, publicly renounced his knighthood and declared his exit from Christianity, citing non-recognition and non-acknowledgement of…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Two suspected armed criminals have been gunned down, following a prolonged and fierce gun battle between operatives of the Anambra State Police Command and a notorious gang in the state. The two-hour gun battle, which happened in the early hours of Wednesday, January 14, occurred at the every-busy Enugwu-Agidi Junction…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has arrested and taken into custody the notorious Agaba Awgbu masquerade involved in the unprovoked and violent attacks that recently disrupted public peace in Awgbu, Orumba North Local Government Area. The arrest is coming hours after earlier report by Ekweanaedo News on the violent activities…
By Emmy Young Ahead of the forthcoming local government primary election across the 21 local government areas in Anambra State, the Mayor of Idemili South Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi, outlined her plans for a second term. She said she will focus on human‑capital empowerment for youths, men and women, and on…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Good testimonies and broad acclaim have continued to trail the performance of the Mayor of Idemili South Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs. Amaka Obi (Iyom Ife-Abata), with residents, government officials and community leaders highlighting and praising her people-centered leadership, transformational projects and strategic interventions that have significantly improved life and livelihoods…
