Anambra
Former House of Reps Speaker, Agunwa Anaekwe, Passes Away at 68
Chief Agunwa Anaekwe, a distinguished Nigerian politician and former Speaker of the House of Representatives during the aborted Third Republic, has passed away at the age of 68. Anaekwe, who hailed from Adazi in the Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, reportedly died on Saturday. His passing was confirmed on Sunday by the former […]
Police Begin Manhunt for Gunmen Behind Ogboji Massacre
The Anambra State Police Command has intensified its efforts to track down the unknown gunmen responsible for the brutal killing of 10 people in Ogboji, located in the Orumba South Local Government Area of the state. The tragic incident, which occurred in the evening of Sunday, June 30, has sparked outrage and grief across the […]
Two Arrested for Cement Diversion Fraud Across Four States
The suspects exploited the openness of social media to deceive their targets and gain access to confidential logistics and supply chain details The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two individuals suspected of orchestrating a sophisticated fraud operation involving the illegal diversion and conversion of cement consignments. The suspects, identified as Mr. Mmaduabuchi Udo and […]
Soludo Chooses Governance First – APGA on Why Campaign Hasn’t Started
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has explained why it has yet to commence its campaign for the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State. According to the party, Governor Chukwuma Soludo, who is seeking re-election under its platform, has deliberately chosen to prioritise the ongoing infrastructural transformation across the state over political campaigning. […]
Gunmen Kill Four, Injure Seven, Abduct Two in Anambra
At least four people were killed and about seven others injured on Thursday night when unknown gunmen stormed Oko community, near the Federal Polytechnic in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The victims are suspected to be students of the institution. Although the exact motive for the attack remains uncertain, local sources believe […]
Outrage as Security Operative Allegedly Kills 12-Year-Old Boy
Panic and outrage engulfed Ifejike Street, close to Biafra Market in Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Thursday following the tragic and controversial killing of a 12-year-old boy by a member of Udo Ga-Achi, a security outfit operating under the Anambra State government. According to eyewitness accounts, the young boy, whose identity […]
CP Orders Detention of Three Officers Over Alleged Phone Search Extortion
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Mr. Ikioye Orutugu, has taken decisive action against police misconduct by ordering the detention of three Inspectors of the Nigeria Police Force. The officers in question are facing serious allegations of corruption and abuse of office. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) […]
Conductor Dies in Petrol Tanker Accident
A tragic road accident occurred on Sunday at Umuike Echem village in Nnobi, near the Nnokwa junction in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, claiming the life of one individual. The accident involved a tanker transporting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. According to eyewitnesses, the incident took place as the […]
Security Clampdown on May 30 Biafra Day in Anambra
As the date for the illegal annual Biafra Day celebration approaches, traditionally enforced across the defunct Eastern region on May 30th, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has issued a stern warning to those planning to carry out this year’s unauthorized activities. CP Orutugu made it clear that any […]
I’m not Desperate to be President, Want a Better Nigeria – Peter Obi
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has stated that while he is not desperate to become Nigeria’s president, he remains deeply committed to seeing meaningful development and transformation across the country. Obi made this remark on Saturday during a special Sabbath church service in Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, […]