A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 House of Representatives candidate from Anambra State, Jude Oguejiofor, has been murdered by gunmen. Oguejiofor was a lawyer who hailed from Orsumoghu in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra, but he lived in Nnewi in Nnewi North Local Government Area. In the 2023 general elections, …
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A Pregnant 19-year-old girl rescued by a Good Samaritan in Awka, Anambra State has lamented that the man responsible for her pregnancy infected her with HIV and dumped her. The Nation gathered that the victim’s boyfriend identified as Chibuike, sent her parking after getting her pregnant. She was later handed over …
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THE Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has suspended no fewer than 14 academic and non-academic staff, and other categories of employees, including students for various misconducts and offences. About five lecturers were indicted of various offences including extortion of students who successfully completed their courses. One lecturer was dismissed …
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A popular Anambra-based native Doctor, Akwa Okuko aka Tiwara Aki, has been reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen who invaded his hotel in Oba on Sunday night, July 23. It was gathered that at least two security personnel attached to the native doctor were shot d£ad during the attack. More details …
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A middle-aged woman has been arrested for allegedly setting a policewoman and her two children ablaze in Nnokwa, Idemili South Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State. The suspect, identified as Nneamaka Nwosu, a native of Amawbia in Awka South LGA, of the state, was said to have come in …
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The Anambra Truth, Justice and Peace Commission (ATJPC) has directed the immediate and indefinite suspension of Mr Shadrach Okenwa, the palace secretary to Igwe Chidubem Iweka of Obosi in Idemili North LGA. The commission gave the order in a statement issued after a public hearing on the causes of insecurity …
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The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the killing of an unidentified businessman in Onitsha, the commercial city of the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, confirmed the incident to the Nigerian Tribune and stated that the command has commenced an investigation into the incident. …
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The Anambra State Police Command says it has rescued two persons accused of ritual killing by an irate mob in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state from being lynched to death. A man and a woman were being paraded naked by members of the community as they carried the …
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The Federal Government of Nigeria and State Governments are taking steps to mitigate the anticipated severe flooding in 2023 as the rainy season starts. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) had warned that this year’s flood might be worse than in 2022. Farmlands, …
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THERE is serious vote buying by leading political parties in the Ogbaru Federal Constituency supplementary election in Anambra State. This is as three of the leading political parties in the election have also unleashed thugs in various parts of the local government where the election is being conducted. Many voting …
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