By IfeanyiChukwu Afuba Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano has a classical definition that renders the story of soil erosion in his State pungently in very few words. With sober expression, the Governor tells you that on the map, Anambra State is bigger than Lagos State; but the State’s land mass has by the ravages of … Read more
A 65-year-old woman, identified as Obiageli Ezeuboaja, and her house boy, Chikamso, 12, have suffocated to death after inhaling charcoal fumes in their home in Umuchiana village, Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State on Wednesday, July 15. The spokesperson of the state police command, Haruna Mohammed, in a statement, announced their death. Mohammed … Read more
Police officers in Anambra State have exhumed the corpse of a four-year-old boy allegedly killed and buried by his father. The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Haruna Mohammed said the suspect, Christian Alisigwe, who hails from Ihite Azia in Ihiala Local Government area in the state killed his biological son with a cutlass … Read more
Any discerning student of Anambra State’s recent history will not fail to identify the progression of “motivation” and “standards” playing out in the government and politics of the State since 2003. The reward for Dr Chinwoke Mbadinuju’s failure in governance was his emphatic rejection in the 2003 governorship election for the second term in office. … Read more
A three- storey residential building on Umuoji street by old road, Nkpor, Anambra State, was reportedly gutted by fire on Tuesday. The fire, was learned to have affected the topmost floor of the building and was reportedly caused by electrical fault. However, no death was recorded in the incident but property worth millions were destroyed … Read more
One person has been confirmed dead with five others injured following a clash between groups of youths in Ogwuanaocha community, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State yesterday. It was gathered that the clash broke out over a kingship tussle in the community between some youths loyal to the traditional ruler of the community, Igwe … Read more
A middle-aged woman was knocked down to death by a DAF truck while crossing the Onitsha-Awka expressway, Onitsha, Anambra state on Thursday. The accident was said to have happened today around 9 am in front of the Coca-Cola depot. The Sector Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Pascal Anigbo confirmed the incident. READ … Read more
Anambra state police command has reportedly arrested two persons allegedly involved in defiling a 12-year old girl in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the State. The Police Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed who disclosed this in a statement, said one of the suspects, Sunday Akanigbo (30) reportedly raped the victim, while his accomplice, Ikemefuna … Read more
A Nigerian man has shockingly discovered a live python rolled around his motorcycle engine after a journey from Nnewi to Aguleri in Anambra State. He expressed surprise that despite the long-distance journey, the dangerous snake could still survive the heat emissions from the engine. The civil engineer who could not reveal his name in a … Read more
Nigerians have taken to social media to report alleged strange diseases experienced by some residents of Onitsha, Anambra state. According to the LailasNews, sufferers are allegedly losing their senses of taste and smell, and many of them are reportedly treating malaria. Read Also: How Corps Member Slumped, Died In Apartment Taking to Twitter, a lady … Read more
The familly of Nwankwo Obidi in Anambra has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nneka Celestina, whom they described as a ‘daughter, wife and mother’. According to reports, Nneka worked as a senior civil servant with the Anambra State Government and had left her office one fateful Friday only to meet her untimely … Read more
A 55 year old woman and her daughter who plied their trade in mettalic stall under a high tension line have died of electrocution following a power snap. The incident happened at St Peter Clavers Junction, Nnewichi, Nnewi, Anambra state. The management of Enugu Electrical Distribution Company (EEDC) announced the incident in a statement. The … Read more
State governors met to check influx of almajiri kids from the north Ohaeneze threatens to act decisively if the exodus of almajiri kids from north to SS, SE is not curtailed Government of Delta and Anambra state have met to stem the tide of massive incursion of almajiri kids from northern part of the country … Read more
In my feature on the liabilities component of the handover terms by the Peter Obi administration to the Willie Obiano government widely published in the last week of April 2020, l erroneously put the debt figure at N109b. Further research has shown that the debt inherited by the Obiano administration was higher by N18b. No … Read more
Approximately 10 buildings including a school and church have collapsed at Obeleagu St. and Nkissi Aroli axis of Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra following erosion caused by the downpour. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Obeleagu community in Onitsha metropolis has been endangered by gully erosion which has turned into an … Read more
By Ifeanyichukwu Afuba In a letter to Nigerians in the heat of the coronavirus pandemic in April 2020, His Eminence, Anthony Cardinal Okogie, admonished the country’s political leaders to see the crisis as both an alert and opportunity to upgrade public healthcare. ‘lf we do not do something positive about our hospitals in Nigeria, if … Read more
A 37-year-old man identified as Chigorom Ezeofor in Umuchiana village, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State has allegedly strangled his father to death, Sunday Punch reports. A family source told newsmen that the suspect had been exhibiting some unusual behaviour before the incident on Saturday. The Police Public Relations Officer in the State, Haruna … Read more
Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has denied reports of buying a N650 million mansion in Enugu. A Twitter user had claimed Peter Obi, who was also the vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, purchased a mansion in the Coal City-state. Taking to Twitter to deny the report, Obi said he doesn’t need a … Read more
A child has died after a portion of a building in Onitsha collapsed on her. The building is located at No. 47 Modebe Street, Onitsha , Anambra state. The portion that collapsed on the child is the lintel attachment to an existing structure, Anambra Broadcasting Service reports. Officials of the State Physical Planning Board led … Read more
Tension has taken over the ambiance on Anambra state following the self Isolation of Governor Willie Obiano for the past eleven days. Reporters on Monday at the Government House in Awka, were briefed by the Secretary to the State Governor, Prof Solo Chukwulobelu and the Chief of Staff, Chief Primus Odili, who said Obiano had … Read more