An irate mob has set ablaze a trailer belonging to Dangote Group, after the driver ran over, and killed an unknown barrow pusher at Upper Iweka area of Onitsha, Anambra State. It was gathered that the incident which happened at about noon, saw the mob rush at the driver and beat him black and blue, … Read more
Some business tycoons in Anambra State have commenced the reconstruction of damaged police facilities in some communities and Local Government Areas (LGA) in the state. The business magnates, who prefer to remain anonymous, are renowned manufacturers, traders, community leaders, and a businesswoman. The affected police facilities for reconstructions are at Ichi and Oraifite in Ekwusigo … Read more
A middle-aged man, Victor Ibemesim, has been traumatised over the sudden disappearance of his 13-year-old ward in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Isaac Mezie Nwanegbo, a native of Anam in Anambra West Local Government Area of the state, was last seen wearing his school uniform. The Nation gathered that efforts to trace Isaac whereabouts had been … Read more
A lecturer attached to the Odumegwu Ojukwu University Anambra State, Prof. Silvia Okonkwo, has been abducted by unknown gunmen. The lecturer, Silvia Okonkwo, also a professor is the second staff of the institution to be abducted along the Enugu-Agidi/Nawgu road on Wednesday evening, the President-General, Enugwu-Agidi Brotherly Union (EBU), Ndubuisi Obijiofor, who confirmed the incident … Read more
A member of an alleged armed robbery syndicate terrorising Isiagu area in Awka South local government area of Anambra State has been killed by Police. Other suspected members of the gang escaped into the bush when they engaged members of the State Anti- Robbery Squad SARs and vigilance men in a gun duel. The incident … Read more
A 46-year-old man, Ifeanyi Atogu has been arrested for allegedly raping a deaf and dumb 7-year old girl in Ofenta Nsugbe in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State. The suspect reportedly lured the victim said to be the friend’s daughter to his room where he had unlawful carnal knowledge with her. The suspect … Read more
The police in Anambra state have arrested a 31-year-old man, Chijioke Chukwulota, pictured above, for selling his set of twins born to him by his ex-girlfriend. According to a statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Haruna Mohammed, Chijioke allegedly lured his ex-girlfriend to his home on August 8 and stole … Read more
A 44-year-old man, Osondu Ike, yesterday, lost his life during an altercation that broke out at a drinking joint at Uruezeani village, Allor, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. A witness told our reporter that the deceased, who was having get together with friends, at a drinking joint, suddenly got into a hot … Read more
A commercial motorcyclist was on Thursday night crushed to death by a tipper driver in Mmiriele, along Ozubulu road Nnewi, Anambra State. The accident involved a Green/Black M/Benz 911 with registration number XH 712 PHC and a Blue/white Honda motorcycle. According to eyewitnesses, the crash occurred as a result of excessive speeding leading to loss … Read more
Police detectives arrived at the scene and arrested the suspect who during interrogation, said he was sent by God to kill the deceased native doctor. According to the police, the suspect said the native doctor was disturbing him spiritually and has not allowed him to progress financially. The police in Anambra state have arrested a … Read more
A 42-year-old man identified as Izuchukwu Achusim, drowned at the Lotus Garden hotel in Onitsha, Anambra state at about 8.30pm on Saturday, August 15. Confirming the incident to newsmen, the spokesperson of the state police command, Mohammed Haruna, said Izuchukwu, a resident of number 35 Guesthouse street in Fegge, visited the hotel to swim with … Read more
Two persons were confirmed dead on Saturday night in an accident involving a bus and a motorcycle at New Jerusalem along Nanka-oko Road in Orumba North area of Anambra. Mr Andrew Kumapayi, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Sunday. Kumapayi … Read more
The Anambra state police command has arrested one person in connection with the alleged murder of a 43-year-old man, Azubuike Ekwegbalu, at Commissioners quarters in Awka, the state capital in the early hours of today Sunday, August 9. A statement from the spokesperson of the state police command, Haruna Mohammed, said the police received a … Read more
A young man was on Saturday seriously injured after being knocked down by a tipper driver along Onitsha-Awka expressway, Onitsha, Anambra state. The incident which occurred around 1pm near a Gas Station, involved two vehicles, a Mercedes Benz Truck and a Lexus Jeep. According to eyewitnesses, the victim, the driver of the Jeep was hit … Read more