By Nneka Anoliefo Anambra State government has promised to Wade into the crisis bedevilling Umuona Community in Aguata Council Area. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Mr Ikechukwu Mgbeike Barr Queen Vera Okonkwo made the promise when the Executive members of Umuona Progressive […]
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Anambra Governor Inaugurates Disability Rights Commission
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has inaugurated the Anambra State Disability Rights Commission (ASDRC). The Commission has as its Chairman, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Disability Matters, Barrister Chukwudi Ezewuzie, Performing the inauguration at the Government House, Awka, on Tuesday, February 2022, Governor Obiano disclosed that his […]
Twin brothers have been arrested for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl.
Twin brothers have been arrested for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl in Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra state.The suspects, Chukwuemeka and Chukwuebuka Okpe were reportedly arrested together with their mother, Mrs Chinwe Okpe, caretaker of the house the victim resided. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Executive Director, Davina […]
Man Kills Blind Sibling Over Land Tussle
A 47-year old visually impaired man from Eziagulu in Ekwulobia community, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State has been allegedly killed and set ablaze by his younger brother, Onyedika Nnofu over a land tussle. As consequence, the development has attracted the attention of the Joint National Association of Persons […]
An APC Faction Rejects Basil Ejidike As Anambra State Party Chairman
A faction of the All Progressives Congress( APC) loyal to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has rejected the the party’s Congress held in Anambra State on Sunday.The congress purportedly returned Chief Basil Ejidike loyal to Senator Andy Uba as the state chairman of the party. Speaking […]
Anambra Records Five Fire Outbreaks In One Day
No fewer than five fire incidents were recorded on Monday in various parts of Anambra State.The State Director, Fire Service, Martin Agbili who disclosed this to Journalistssaid most of the incidents were caused by bush burning. He urged residents to always check their surroundings, including cutting and clearing bush around […]
Nigerian Communications Commission Warns Mobile Phone Users of New High-Risk Messages from Fraudsters
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), again, has been informed of a new high-risk, critical and Short Messaging Service-based malware, TangleBot, infecting Android mobile devices. It said TangleBot employs more or less similar tactics as the recently-announced notorious FlutBot SMS Android malware that targets mobile devices. TangleBot equally gains control of […]
Over 150 Families Protest, Accuse Morticians of Burning Corpses After Selling Private Parts
Over 150 families protest, accuse morticians of burning corpses after selling private parts Over 150 families gathered at the General Hospital, Onitsha, morgue requesting that the bodies of their dead loved ones be delivered to them for burial were still stranded and confused as of Friday, 28th January, 2022. This Followed […]
In Ogun, Teenage Boys Slaughter Girlfriend, Burn Her Head for Money Ritual
In Ogun, Teenage Boys Slaughter Girlfriend, Burn Her Head For Money Ritual Four teenage boys were reportedly caught in Oke Aregba area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, burning the head of a girl, said to be in a relationship with one of them, for money ritual. According to the […]
NSCDC Launches Female Squad to Tackle Cultism in Schools
Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has unveiled an all-female squad to tackle rising cases of kidnapping, cultism and bullying in schools. Speaking at the passing out parade of the Squad held at the Command Headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja, thethe Commandant, Eweka Edenabu Douglas Okoro, […]