Anambra
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Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has intensified efforts to combat rising criminal activities linked to fraudulent native doctors who prepare charms for kidnappers, gunmen, and internet fraudsters, popularly known as "Yahoo boys." In a recent statement, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, clarified the governor’s stance, stating that the crackdown targets only fake…
4 days ago
In a heartwarming display of love and devotion, Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his wife, Nonye, celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary with a special mass held at their country home in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area. The couple was joined by family, friends and members of the community as they marked this significant milestone in their…
26 Dec
The Police Command in Anambra and the security Joint Task Force (JTF) have apprehended one Pablo Mamu, and recovered one OFN rifle, one locally made pistol, one live 9mm Ammunition, eight live cartridges. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday in Onitsha. Ikenga said that the…
25 Dec
The police in Anambra and some security operatives have destroyed a camp suspected to be the abode of criminals in Nimo, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. Tochukwu Ikenga, a superintendent of police and spokesman for the command, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Awka. He said the operation was carried out…
24 Dec
The Police Command in Anambra has urged residents of the state to report any of its officers and men who erred in the course of duty before, during and after Yuletide for appropriate sanctions. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), said this while briefing newsmen in Awka on Tuesday. Ikenga said the…
24 Dec
Prof Obiora Okonkwo, Chairman of the United Nigeria Airlines on Monday, commenced distribution of Christmas rice and other food items to 10,000 women across Anambra. Okonkwo made the distribution through his pet project, the Pro-Value Humanity Foundation in his country home, Ogidi in Idemili North Local Government Area. The business mogul, who spoke at the…
23 Dec
The Anambra government has said that the Oba community in Idemili Local Government Area does not have a traditional ruler at the moment. Mr. Tony Collins Nwabunwanne, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, said this at a news conference in Awka on Monday. The people of Oba had allegedly conducted an election for a…
22 Dec
In the past week, stampedes have tragically claimed the lives of at least 50 people in three different parts of the country. These incidents have raised urgent concerns about safety at crowded events and how such disasters can be avoided. Ibadan funfair turns fatal On Wednesday, a funfair meant for celebration in Ibadan, the Oyo…
22 Dec
The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has been slammed by netizens after he shared a condolence post following a stampede that killed over a dozen citizens of the state on Saturday. The stampede happened in Okija, in the Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, during the distribution of bags of rices to…
21 Dec
Two crowd stampedes, one in the capital Abuja and another in the southern town of Okija, have killed "many" people, the Nigerian president's office said Saturday, days after a similar tragedy. Both of the latest incidents happened during the distribution of food. President Bola Tinubu cancelled his official events for the day, offering his condolences…
21 Dec
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has warned against unorganised distribution of palliatives and relief items as well as funfairs in the country during this festive period. The IGP gave the warning following a stampede at a children’s funfair on December 18, 2024, which resulted in the death of at least 35 children with…
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Civil society groups, Hopeland Community Initiative for Peace and Social Development (CIPSD) in partnership with the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and communities in Cross River have sensitised five communities in Akamkpa, Odukpani and Yakurr Local Councils of the state against stigmatisation of children and the elderly over witchcraft .
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The elders and people of Ivbiokhulotor Village, Ubuneke in Ivbiaro Clan, Owan East Local Council of Edo State have installed Chief Isah Umoru Osikhekha as the Ovbiotse (Village Head) of the Village.
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Chelsea's bid to climb back into the Premier League title race suffered a major blow as lowly Ipswich beat the Blues 2-0 at Portman Road on Monday. Enzo Maresca's side were rocked by Liam Delap's early penalty and a second half goal from former Chelsea winger Omari Hutchinson. Chelsea's second successive defeat after their Boxing…
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Manchester United ended a 2024 to forget with a fourth consecutive defeat as Newcastle cruised to a 2-0 win at Old Trafford to intensify the scrutiny on Red Devils' boss Ruben Amorim. Just two months into his tenure, Amorim conceded this week that his job is on the line unless results begin to improve. The…
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Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has assured indigenes of the state of his administration’s resolve to ensure enrolment of more youths into the various military formations. Sanwo-Olu, who gave the assurance on Monday at the departure ceremony of the 88 Regular Recruit Intakes (RRI) from Lagos State, said enrolment of more youths…
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The Jigawa State House of Assembly, on Monday, passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N698 billion. The passage followed the adoption of the report of the House Standing Committee on Appropriation at plenary in Dutse. Presenting the report, the Chairman of the Committee, Ibrahim Hamza, (APC-Malam Madori), said the budget comprised N90.73 billion personnel cost,…
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Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi says that God used the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi to make him the state’s governor in 2023. Nwifuru said this on Monday when both attended mpowerment programme by member representing Ohaoazara/Onicha/ Ivo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Nkemkanma Kama, at Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the progress recorded so far in infrastructure development in the FCT in the last 12 months. Wike stated this after inspection of an ongoing road construction in Gishiri and construction of Judges’ Quarters in Abuja on Monday. The minister, who…
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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, ordered the temporary forfeiture of the sum of 49, 700. 00 US dollars allegedly recovered from Dr Nura Ali, former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for Sokoto State in the 2023 general elections. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after Osuobeni Akponimisingha, counsel…
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Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun, on Monday, assented to the N427,746, 925,170 budget passed by the legislature for year 2025 into law. Adeleke after signing the budget directed the state’s Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure its full implementation for the benefits of the people. “We are here to further demonstrate our readiness to…