Anambra State
Two Abducted Children Rescued in Anambra
Two of the three children from the same family, who were abducted by a motorcyclist in Amaba Ime, Ikwuano LGA of Abia State, have been rescued and reunited with their parents. The children were found in Ekwulobia and Nkpor, two towns in Anambra State, by security operatives. The rescue was confirmed by Mr. Osinachi Nwaka, […]
Police arrest notorious cultist, gang leader in Anambra
Police in Anambra State have arrested an 18 years old man, Anichede Akachukwu, AKA Star B, who is said to be a notorious cultist and leader of a armed robbery gang. A statement by the spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the suspect is notorious for conducting robberies in Asaba, […]
One Dead and Property Damaged in Fire at Bishop Crowther Memorial Seminary School
A fire at Bishop Crowther Memorial Seminary School in Awka, Anambra State, claimed the life of one student and caused significant property damage on Saturday night. The cause of the fire, which broke out around 11:30 p.m., remains unknown. The blaze severely damaged the school’s hostel, destroying mattresses and other belongings. The victim, a student, […]
Gov Soludo Dismisses 21 Local Government Chairmen in Anambra
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has dismissed all 21 local government transition chairmen in the state. He has instructed the dismissed chairmen to hand over the administration of their councils to the Heads of Local Government Administrations (HLGAs). This directive was communicated in a letter signed by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community […]
Three cops bag life jail for killing man in Anambra
An Anambra State High Court sitting in the commercial city of Onitsha has convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment three ex-police officers for killing a 42-year-old man, identified as Chukwunonso Uchenwoke, from Mbosi in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state. The accused persons were said to have killed the man while effecting his arrest […]
Anambra arrests eight for N800,000 fraud
The Anambra State Government, through the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, in collaboration with security operatives, has arrested eight suspects for allegedly extorting over N800,000 from some women in Awka. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by Chidimma Ikeanyionwu, the Media Aide to the state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, […]
NSCDC in Anambra Arrests Eight Illegal Private Guards, Seizes Weapons
In a concerted effort to maintain security and combat illegal activities in Anambra State, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intensified its operations against unlicensed private security guards. During a recent crackdown in Awka, the NSCDC arrested eight individuals who were operating as private guards without proper authorization. Among the apprehended suspects […]
Car detached from tow truck crushes woman in Anambra
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Anambra State Sector Command, has confirmed the death of a woman in an accident at Okpoko Market on the Asaba-Onitsha Road. The Sector Commander, Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, who confirmed the accident to journalists in Awka on Thursday, said the woman was hit while she was crossing the road. He […]
Oko Fed poly students protest exam fee, others
Students from the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, gathered in protest on Tuesday, expressing their dissatisfaction with the recurrent imposition of examination fees and other levies by the school authorities. With a turnout exceeding 1,000 students from various departments, they wielded placards bearing messages such as “Reduce textbook costs,” “Allow us to complete medical and […]
Anambra LP receives 300 APGA defectors, vows to unseat Soludo
Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in the 2021 Anambra State election, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, has pledged to dethrone Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo in the upcoming 2025 gubernatorial election in the state. Ozigbo, now vying for the Labour Party ticket, made this declaration while welcoming over 300 defectors from the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) into […]