An unidentified 22-year- old lady has been found dead inside a drainage along Osumenyi/Akwuihedi road, Osumenyi in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra. The deceased was suspected to have been murdered. She was discovered by a good Samaritan with mark of violence on her neck. It was gathered the deceased’s mouth was also sealed … Read more
The Police Command in Anambra has resumed regular security operations after the violent turn of the #EndSARS protests. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that police operations were significantly reduced after the attacks on lives and properties of men in the command. Mr John Abang, Commissioner of Police in Anambra said that no fewer … Read more
Two persons on Monday narrowly escaped death when a bus carrying them suddenly went up in flames in Igboukwu, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra. The bus loaded with diesel reportedly crashed and spilled its contents before it was further gutted by fire. It was gathered that the occupants, the driver and his conductor, quickly … Read more
IfeanyiChukwu Afuba Anambra State Physical Planning Board says the rate of building collapse has drastically reduced in the State in the last three years. Executive Secretary of the Board, Barrister Chike Maduekwe made the assertion while speaking in Awka on the activities of the town planning authority in the State. Maduekwe said the higher index … Read more
Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano has ordered the reopening of markets in the state. The Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Mr Uchenna Okafor, in a short message, to convey the governors’ directive told all markets in the state to resume business on Monday. Read Also: Fresh Concerns Over Abia LG Polls The commissioner’s media … Read more
There was palpable apprehension in Anambra on Friday when police fired live rounds on protesters who marched to the headquarters of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) in Awkuzu area of the state. The protesters where led by A-list artistes in the music industry such Chinedu Okoli, highlife maestro better known as Flavour; Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, … Read more
IfeanyiChukwu Afuba Contrary to the relentless propaganda in some political quarters, the Willie Obiano administration has once more stated that it inherited debts from the Peter Obi administration. Secretary to the Anambra State Government, Professor Solomon Chukwulobelu made the declaration mid week while answering a question as guest of the Governor’s Media Office. ‘On the … Read more
By IfeanyiChukwu Afuba At his re-election for a second term as Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Anambra State Chapter, in April 2019, Jerry Nnubia cited the “cordial relationship between the State Government and organised labour” as a principal achievement of his leadership in the past four years. Nnubia and the delegates who returned him unopposed had … Read more
An unidentified Nigerian man has unfortunately lost his costly car to the cold addictive hands of gambling. The man who is said to be a chronic gambler reportedly used his Lexus Jeep to place a bet in Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria but he lost and had to let go of the car. Twitter user @Poshfelly … Read more
Resident Rescues A Day-Old Baby Abandoned In A Gutter By Mother In Anambra Ekohotblog, October 4, 2020 A day old baby who was abandoned inside a gutter at Abuja Estates, Awka, Anambra state by the mother has been rescued by a resident of the area. The incident took place at Abuja Estates behind NSCDC office in … Read more
Serving NYSC Member Cries For Justice After SARS In Anambra Allegedly Brutalized Her Ekohotblog, September 23, 2020 A serving NYSC member, has accused the officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State of brutality. It all started on September 17 when men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad broke into … Read more
By IfeanyiChukwu Afuba This is not a time to envy leadership in Nigeria’s 36 States. After twenty years of fourth republic democracy, the country still operates a military era revenue formula that allocates a hefty fifty-two percent of national earnings to the federal government and pittance of twenty-six percent to States, the centres of development. … Read more
Kidnappers Kill Man, Bury Corpse in shallow grave in Anambra Ekohotblog, September 7, 2020… A Nigeria man Onyeka Henry Okam, who was abducted by some kidnappers some weeks ago has been found dead and buried in a Shallow pit in Anambra. According to reports, he was kidnapped by gunmen on August 30, 2020 and was later found … Read more
Accident caused by over speeding Tragedy struck in Anambra state on Sunday after a ghastly auto mishap on Ihiala- Onitsha road leaves many burnt beyond recognition. Ag. Sector Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, Kamal Musa, who confirmed the incident, said the accident was caused by over speeding. He said the commercial bus involved … Read more
25-year-old pregnant woman, Oyinye Chime, has been arrested by Anambra state police, for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend spokesperson of the police command, Muhammed Haruna confirmed the report. investigation revealed that the deceased allegedly impregnated the suspect. A 25-year-old pregnant woman, Oyinye Chime, has been arrested by Anambra state police, for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, Eleyi … Read more
By IfeanyiChukwu Afuba You have probably seen on social media the “Onye ije” airline video mocking the Anambra airport venture as a mirage embarked upon by the Willie Obiano administration. Sometimes too about mid-2019, the same year I first saw the video, a newspaper columnist, giving vent to the propaganda of the opposition in the … Read more
While the nation battles with the scourging effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the home front, very few have the country’s sparkling lights by showcasing their enviable scientific and technological talent giving the nation more than one reasons to smile. Among these young talented Nigerians is a young boy from Anambra State who has put … Read more
Suspension of twelve traditional rulers in one fell swoop is an unusual occurrence by any measure. But so was the outrage trailing the seeming impunity of a tiny ring of Anambra State’s traditional rulers led in confrontation against the State Government by controversial business man, Arthur Eze. If the arrowhead of the affront could afford … Read more
A baby girl dumped in a bush in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State has been rescued by police. Detectives found the baby looking sickly and crying but alive. Confirming the incident, Police spokesman, Haruna Mohammed said the baby was immediately taken to hospital for medical attention. Mohammed said in a statement that … Read more
By IfeanyiChukwu Afuba How much of a factor is zoning in the unfolding process of Anambra State’s governorship election expected to hold in November/December 2021? The four political parties considered runners in the election, namely APGA, PDP, APC and YPP have differing positions on the relevance and merit of zoning. While the APGA has thumb … Read more