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A stampede in Okija, Anambra State, Nigeria, has claimed the lives of many individuals who went to collect food items. This happened when one of the prominent men in the town of Okija offered food items to residents as Christmas gifts, thereby attracting an overwhelming crowd. The deceased who were mostly women were evacuated to […]
Continue ReadingAn investigation has commenced into the alleged $3.3m romance fraud case involving the newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra state in Nigeria, Franklin Nwadialo, in the United States. The Anambra council chairman was recently arrested in Texas by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for allegedly running a $3.3m romance scam. […]
Continue ReadingReports say gunmen have abducted the Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Development, Patrick Agha Mba and his wife, Chizoba, in Ubiaja, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. It was gathered that one of his aides identified as A.B Affiah was k!lled during the attack which occurred on Friday, August 16, 2024. The […]
Continue ReadingCross River State House of Assembly has called for thorough investigations into the disappearance of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Dorcas Paul Ojong, an indigene of the state, servicing in Anambra State. The assembly passed a resolution on Thursday, July 18, 2024, urging the Attorney-General of the federation and the Director-General, National Youth […]
Continue ReadingLess than 24 hours after an attack at Ukpo and Ogidi where three policemen were killed, at least six persons were again killed when some gunmen attacked 3-3 Police Divisional Headquarters, Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State in Nigeria. Reports say that five of the suspects and a police officer were those that […]
Continue Reading76 persons are reportedly missing after a boat carrying 85 passengers capsized in Umunnankwo community of Ogbaru Local Government Council of Anambra State, Nigeria on Friday, Octoner 7. Eyewitnesses told Daily Trust that the boat took off from Onukwu Bridge and was heading for Nkwo market and Ogbakuba; both in Ogbaru LGA, when it capsized. […]
Continue ReadingGunmen have killed a military officer identified as Major Churchill Orji, in Anambra State, Nigeria. The soldier was said to have been killed on Saturday, August 20, while in an operation in the troubled Azia axis, Inihiala Local Government Area of the state. A schoolmate of the deceased, Leonard Edu, confirmed the development to the […]
Continue ReadingGunmen suspected to be cultists invaded a burial ceremony holding on Saturday February 26, in Anambra state and killed many mourners before firing multiple shots at the corpse. The burial ceremony for Ozor Chibuike Joseph Chukwuka, aged 34, was underway on Saturday, February 26, in Ebenebe, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, when […]
Continue ReadingFive soldiers have died while others were critically injured in an accident which occurred in Anambra state. The officers from the 302 Artillery Regiment, General Support, Onitsha, were in an MRAP (mine-resistant, ambush protected vehicle) when it crashed on Tuesday, February 8. They were on their way to Ihiala to join with their colleagues at […]
Continue ReadingWidower of Dr. Dora Akunyili, the late Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Dr. Chike Akunyili, has been killed by gunmen at Nkpor, in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. According to unconfirmed reports, seven other persons were also killed in the incident, which reportedly […]
Continue ReadingThe man who was shot dead by a group of gunmen in Igbariam, Anambra State, has been identified as Olisa. In the video making rounds online, the masked gunmen dragged their victim out of his car and shot him repeatedly to make sure he died. According to Facebook user, Dan Ugwu, Olisa got married to his bride, Uju […]
Continue ReadingA video making the rounds online has captured a moment an unidentified man was shot dead in Anambra state, Nigeria. Eyewitnesses who spoke in pidgin and Igbo as the incident was happening, said the man had already been shot while in the car by the armed men who wore face masks. After he was dragged […]
Continue ReadingStudents of Bubendorff Memorial Grammar School, Adazi-Nnukwu in Anambra wore the traditional Igbo outfit, ‘Isi-Agu for their first school assembly in the new academic session. Social media users have praised the initiative of the school. See more photos below:
Continue ReadingIn spite of the suspension of the weekly Monday sit-at-home order declared by Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) over the detention of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, residents of Anambra and Abia states deserted their markets, offices and business areas on Monday, August 16. IPOB on Saturday announced the suspension of the sit-at-home order saying […]
Continue ReadingThree policemen and two others have been killed by unknown gunmen in Eke-Agu community in Abatete, Idemili North Local government area of Anambra state. According to reports, the gunmen stormed the community in two highlander SUVs and one Sienna car on Tuesday night July 13, shooting sporadically while also setting three vehicles ablaze. The assailants […]
Continue ReadingGunmen numbering about 15, on Thursday, were said to have attacked Ojoto Police Station in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. One Inspector of Police was reportedly killed in the attack. A source told The Punch that the police operatives on duty fought back and repelled the hoodlums, thereby preventing them from […]
Continue ReadingTwo officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been killed after unknown gunmen attacked their outpost at Nneyi in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State on Friday night, May 21. A statement released by the state command’s Public Relations Officer, Edwin Okadigbo, said the gunmen also razed an official vehicle […]
Continue ReadingNo fewer than two police officers have been killed by suspected hoodlums who attacked and razed Zone 13 Police headquarters in Ukpo, Anambra state today April 19. A source said: “The hoodlums arrived as at 4am on Monday. Their targets was to get to the police armoury, but police officers on duty prevented them. “The […]
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