Gov Francis Nwifuru has urged relevant authorities to arrest and prosecute those who reportedly killed 13 Ebonyi indigenes, holding their town union meeting in Anambra. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that an online video which circulated on July 1, showed the mangled bodies of the victims at Ogboji in Orumba South Local Government…
The Anambra government has condemned the brutal killing of no fewer than 10 persons in Ogboji community in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state on June 30. The government in a Statement signed by Dr Law Mefor, the commissioner for Information in Awka on Wednesday, called for a thorough investigation into the matter….
The Anambra Police Command says it has detained 10 persons over the alleged kidnap and murder of Mr Chido Ozor, in Nimo, Njikoka Local Government Area Nimo, Njikoka (LGA) of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that late Ozor was allegedly abducted on June 19 in his pig farm in Nimo, Njikoka…
The Police Command in Anambra says its operatives have apprehended and detained a 24-year-old man, Muanaenye Chekwube, who allegedly masterminded the kidnap of his friend. The command’s Spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Onitsha, the state’s commercial capital. Ikenga noted that police operatives attached to Uli, in Onitsha, on…
Residents of Akiliozizor community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra have called on the Federal Government to provide a permanent solution to the recurring flood disasters affecting their area. Mr Okwudili Oduah, President-General of the community, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Awka. Oduah…
Students from St. John Vianney Science College in Anambra State have taken the top prize at the maiden UK-Nigeria Virtual Debate Championship, triumphing over international peers in a spirited display of intellect and eloquence. The competition, conducted virtually on Thursday, was a joint initiative between UK-based Debate Mate and the African educational organisation Bring-It-On Africa….
In a deeply tragic accident, a 10-year-old boy in Nigeria’s Anambra State has unintentionally shot and killed his father, a serving police inspector, with a service-issued rifle. The Anambra State Police Command reported that the incident took place at the officer’s home in Awka on the evening of Saturday, 15 June 2025. Police spokesperson SP…
Chief Ebuka Onunkwo, the Managing Director of Seahorse Lubricant Limited has commended Mr Ugochukwu Orji, the immigration officer who apprehended the fleeing suspected ritualist at Seme border for his gallantry and refusal to be bribed. Onunkwo, who received Orji in his Ihembosi home , Ihiala local Government Area of Anambra on Tuesday gave him a…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Wednesday published final list of 16 candidates for Nov. 8 Anambra governorship election. The commission stated that electioneering campaigns would begin on June 11. Mr Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja. Olumekun said that…
The Anambra Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has raided an illegal mining site in the state and seized sand dredging machine during the operations. The state Commandant of the corps, Mr Olatunde Maku, disclosed this in Awka on Monday, while briefing newsmen on the activities of the command in the…
