Former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, has disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force has summoned him for questioning over a viral video exposing alleged extortion at a police checkpoint in Lagos. Raising the alarm about a possible arrest and prosecution, the Ondo-born candidate of the African Action Congress in […]
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Boundary disputes: No inch of Cross River land will be surrendered to neighbouring states – Otu
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has cautioned neighbouring states not to mistake the kindness of the people of the state for weakness. The statement followed boundary disputes in recent times between communities in the state and some neighbouring states, resulting in deaths and destruction of properties and farmlands. […]
Niger: Unknown illness breaks out, 24 hospitalized in Bida
At least 24 residents of Bida, the headquarters of Bida Local Government Area in Niger State, have been hospitalised following the outbreak of an unknown illness in the town. Reports indicate that 20 of the affected individuals have been discharged after more than a week of treatment at the Federal […]
Lawyers in Mgbidi, Oguta, Omumma shut down courts over killing of colleague.
Courts in Mgbidi, Oguta and Omumma areas of Imo State, on Thursday shut down operations following the killing of a popular lawyer in the State, Chinedu Nwowu. The lawyer, as gathered by our correspondent was said to have been double crossed and shot dead on Wednesday evening in Mgbidi, his […]
Oraifite women condemn man who burnt wife to death.
Oraifite Women in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State under the aegis of Oraifite Women Based in Awka have condemned the burning to death of a woman, Mrs Blessing Nwanna by her husband, over allegation of infidelity. Spokesperson of Oraifite Women Based in Anambra, Dr Helen Obi, who is […]
Anambra Traditionalists Protest, Petition Soludo
Traditional religionists in Anambra State have staged a protest and petitioned Governor Chukwuma Soludo over his recent pronouncement aimed at checkmating practitioners of African Traditional Religion (ATR). The protesters expressed deep concerns that the governor’s statement targets ATR practitioners unfairly, violating their constitutional rights and Nigeria’s secular nature. The petition, […]
Mrs Soludo Says Man Who Set Wife Ablaze Must Face Justice.
Mrs Soludo Says Man Who Set Wife Ablaze Must Face Justice. Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, says she will follow up closely on the case of a man who allegedly set his wife on fire in Abagana, Njikoka LGA until full justice is served. Mrs Soludo […]
Court Sentences Man to Death For Killing Friend Over Phone Charger
Court Sentences Man to Death For Killing Friend Over Phone Charger A High Court in Bauchi State has sentenced Usman Abdullahi to death by hanging for the murder of Zaidu Adamu Kofar Dumi after a dispute over a phone charger escalated into violence. Justice Sa’ad Muhammad Sambuwal of High Court No. […]
Stop Sales, Consumption Of Hard Drugs, Anambra Okada Chairman Advises Youths
Stop Sales, Consumption Of Hard Drugs, Anambra Okada Chairman Advises Youths Anambra State Chairman of Motorcycle Transport Welfare Association, Comrade Jude Udegbe, has cautioned dealers in hard drugs in the State to look for better business to do so as to spare themselves of the trouble by security operatives. Udegbe […]
Climate Change : 450 Waste – prenuers Certified In Awka
Climate Change : 450 Waste – prenuers Certified In Awka By Paul Ezeoke The National Environmental Standards Regulations and Enforcement Agency – NESREA, has called for collective action in the drive to promote clean and healthy environment across the country. The Anambra State Coordinator of NESREA, Mr. Penile Jack, made […]