Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, acting on credible information, on 4th October 2025 stormed Aguleri and arrested the prime suspect, Obadigbo Emmanuel Anumudu, ‘M’, aged 46 years. DP Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Anambra State Police Command, in a […]
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2027: I’ll Step Aside If Younger Aspirant Wins ADC Primary – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that he is ready to step aside for a younger aspirant if he loses the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku made the statement during an interview with BBC Hausa on Wednesday, stressing that his immediate […]
Rivers Emergency Rule: Court Dismisses Suit Against Tinubu
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a suit filed against President Bola Tinubu over the March 2025 emergency rule declaration in Rivers State. Justice James Omotosho, delivering judgment in the suit instituted by Belema Briggs and four others, held that the plaintiffs lacked the legal standing to […]
Flooding: Niger Urges Residents to Relocate Amid Dam Water Release
The Niger State Government has issued a warning to residents living along the River Niger and River Kaduna to relocate to safer areas following the release of large volumes of water from hydroelectric dams in the state. The advisory, released on Thursday by the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) […]
Mixed feelings as Nigeria marks 65th Independence Anniversary Nigeria, While Tinubu Preaches Hope, Obi Decries Misrule
*The masses groan under the weight of numerous challenges* Nigerians, on Wednesday, 1st October, 2025, marked the 65th Independence anniversary of the nation with mixed feelings. Most citizens felt there was nothing to celebrate because of the numerous challenges facing the nation. However, others affirmed that despite thise challenges, which […]
Anambra govt. committed to students’ welfare, youth empowerment Initiatives— Industry Commissioner
By Ebele Iyke Odili/Amaka Isikala Anambra State Government has reiterated its commitment to the welfare of students and youths. The Commissioner for Industry, Mr. Christian Udechukwu, while receiving the leadership of the National Union of Anambra State Students (NUASS) in his office in Awka, described Governor Soludo administration as of […]
Anambra Students Day 2025: NAUSS Honours Industry Commissioner with Award of Excellence at Legislative Summit
By Ebele Iyke-Odili / Amaka Isikala The Senate Arm of the National Union of Anambra State Students (NAUSS) has hosted the 2025 Anambra Students Day Legislative Summit at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam Campus. With the theme, “Empowering the New Generation of Leaders and Creating a Better Future […]
22yr-old graduate jailed For life for raping 4-yr-old
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Tuesday, sentenced a 22-year-old graduate, Femi Ayoade, to life imprisonment for defiling a four-year-old girl inside a tricycle. Justice Abiola Soladoye who delivered the judgment, said the prosecution had proven the one-count charge of defilement beyond reasonable doubt. The judge described […]
Ogun govt suspends principals over student’s death
The Ogun State Government has suspended the principals of both the Junior and Senior sections of Ilugun High School, Elega in Abeokuta, following the death of a student. Preliminary findings revealed that the junior school principal, Mrs. Alaba Olukoga, was involved in illegal fee collection, which reportedly sparked a protest […]
CP Orutugu orders re-arrest of two Criminal Offenders, Corrects Administrative Error By Police Prosecutor, Files Fresh Charges At High Court
Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has directed the immediate re-arrest of one Onyebuchi Nwobodo and Ebube Umezumba, alleged criminal offenders over a case of Armed robbery, following the discovery of an administrative lapse by a Police prosecutor. In a swift response, the Command has filed a new […]