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Man, 30, arrested for allegedly defiling seven-year-old girl
A 30-year-old man identified as Chinonso Nwaebonyi, has been arrested by security operatives for allegedly defiling a seven-year-old girl in Awka, Anambra State capital. Nwaebonyi, a native of Izzi co...
30th August 2024
556 students applied for NELFUND student loan - UNIZIK
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State said about 556 students of the institution applied for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. According to the institution, the applications...
29th August 2024
Family protests killing of 27-year-old student by police in Anambra
A final-year student of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State, Noel Okechukwu, has been shot dead. This incident happened at Senator Stella Oduah’s Estate, Akili-Ozizor...
29th August 2024
Panic as hoodlums invade Anambra community, shoot CSO
There was pandemonium in the Obosi community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Wednesday night when some yet-to-be-identified assailants attacked and shot the Chief Security ...
29th August 2024
Man arrested for defiling seven-year-old girl in Anambra
A 30-year-old man identified as Chinonso Nwaebonyi, has been arrested by security operatives for allegedly defiling a seven-year-old girl in Awka, Anambra State capital. Nwaebonyi, a native of the Izz...
29th August 2024
Anambra shuts school over bullying of seven-year-old pupil
The Anambra State Government said it has ordered the immediate closure of Upcoming Star International School, Awka over the alleged bullying of a seven-year-old pupil. The state Commissioner for Educa...
28th August 2024
Nwachukwu elected President-General, DMGS Old Boys Association
An industrialist and former Vice-President of the Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Sunny Nwachukwu, has been elected President-General of the prestigious Dennis Memorial G...
28th August 2024
How cables sector can grow Nigeria’s economy – Zobis Electrical boss, Ezeobi
The electrical cables and wires sector has been identified as a critical component of any growing economy, forming the backbone of infrastructural development, industrial expansion and residential gro...
28th August 2024
Anambra community cries for help over attacks, alleges 20 killed
Following the incessant cult-related killings and rising violent crime in communities around Awka metropolitan city of Anambra State, particularly in Ezinano community, stakeholders and security exper...
28th August 2024
NADDC, AAAM visit Innoson, advocate law to boost local vehicle production
The National Automotive Design and Development Council and Africa Association of Automotive Manufacturers have made a passionate appeal for the proper legislation of the 2023 Nigeria Automotive Indust...
28th August 2024
Anambra seals LP, APGA offices, others
The Anambra State Government, through the State Housing Development Corporation, has sealed the office of the Edozie Njoku-led faction of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, and that of the Labour Pa...
27th August 2024
No plans to borrow N245bn to fund Anambra budget — Soludo
The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, said on Tuesday that his administration has no plans to borrow any money to fund its budget. Soludo made this statement in his remarks marking the 33...
27th August 2024
Anambra traders, operatives clash over market eviction
Members of the Association of Radio and Television Technicians of Anambra State, Iweka Street Electronics Market chapter, Onitsha, have called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo to prevail on his aides, incl...
27th August 2024
Anambra perm sec accused of beating HoD to coma
The Anambra State Government, on Sunday, said it would take necessary action to address the fight and alleged “strangulation” that occured between the Permanent Secretary of the state Ministry of ...
26th August 2024
Anambra warns riverine communities of imminent flooding
The Anambra State Government, through the state Ministry of Information, has warned residents in riverine communities to be watchful and remain vigilant of the imminent flooding that may occur anytime...
25th August 2024
Police stop indebted Anambra man from committing suicide
The Anambra State Police Command said it rescued a 27-year-old man identified as Alozie John from attempted suicide in Umunnachi community, Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state. The young man,...
25th August 2024
Anambra eyes airline venture
The Anambra State Government said it is considering floating an airline or partnering with other airlines to meet people’s demands with the aim of strategically keying into the national policy o...
24th August 2024
Shun British Army recruitment, IPOB tells South-East youths
The Indigenous People of Biafra has urged youths in the South-East not to participate in the British army recruitment, saying it is a “deceptive” plot to use and dump them. The pro-Biafran...
24th August 2024
Police rescue man from attempted suicide over N1m debt in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command said it rescued a 27-year-old man, identified as Alozie John, from attempted suicide in Umunnachi community, Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state. The young ma...
24th August 2024
FRSC warns Anambra drivers against overloading, other traffic offences
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra Sector command, has warned drivers in the state to desist from overloading their vehicles on transit, particularly with goods and human beings. The state’s Sec...
23rd August 2024
Foundation equips Anambra youths on digital economy
In its bid to prepare Anambra youths to take future leadership roles and explore opportunities in the digital landscape, the Ultimate Destiny Uplifters Foundation has empowered young people in the sta...
23rd August 2024
Stop linking IPOB with Simon Ekpa, spokesman tells gov
The Indigenous People of Biafra has asked the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, to stop linking the group with the Finland-based Simon Ekpa’s autopilot group. It insisted that IPOB had nothing to do...
23rd August 2024
Two suspected kidnappers nabbed in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command said it has arrested two suspected kidnappers and members of an armed robbery gang, operating at Uga, Ekwulobia, Umuchu, Nkpologu, Ezinifite, Aguata communities and en...
23rd August 2024
Anambra doctors begin indefinite strike over colleague's kidnap
The Nigeria Medical Association, Anambra State Branch, on Thursday, directed its members to withdraw their services in all private and public hospitals in the state with immediate effect. The body mad...
22nd August 2024
Police arrest two kidnappers in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command said it has arrested two suspected kidnappers and members of an armed robbery gang, operating at Uga, Ekwulobia, Umuchu, Nkpologu, Ezinifite, Aguata communities and en...
22nd August 2024
Anambra women receive N50,000 First Lady's recapitalisation grant
Over 1,000 women, including petty traders, vulnerable and persons living with disabilities from various communities across Anambra State, have received the recapitalisation grant of N50,000 each from ...
22nd August 2024
LG poll: Anambra electoral body begins ad hoc staff recruitment
The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission said it has commenced the recruitment of ad hoc staff for the September 28 local government poll in the state. The commission in a press statement on...
22nd August 2024
Anambra nurse arrested for brutalising 13-year-old with heated iron
A 38-year-old nurse identified as Amarachukwu Nzekwe has been arrested by security operatives for brutalising her 13-year-old nephew with a heated laundry iron in Anambra State. The suspect, a native ...
22nd August 2024
Anambra nurse arrested for brutalising 13-year-old nephew with heated iron
A 38-year-old nurse identified as Amarachukwu Nzekwe, has been arrested by security operatives for brutalising her 13-year-old nephew with a heated laundry iron in Anambra State. This was disclosed in...
21st August 2024
Anambra assembly mourns as former deputy speaker dies at 64
The Anambra State House of Assembly has mourned a former Deputy Speaker, Ikechukwu Oseke, who died on Monday at the age of 64. Oseke, who celebrated his last birthday on July 27, was said to have coll...
21st August 2024
Anambra community celebrates New Yam festival, tackles hunger with agric revolution
The people of Enugwu Adazi-Enu community in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State have celebrated their age-long annual New Yam festival with agricultural revolution and enhanced food product...
21st August 2024