LOCAL NEWS

Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed by fire in a residential duplex in Obiofia Nnewi Ichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The fire which occurred around 7pm on Thursday was reportedly caused by electric spark from power surge. According to state fire chief, Martin Agbili, no life was lost in […]

Anambra State House of Assembly has commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his recent intervention to mitigate the economic challenges of Ndi Anambra through his announcement of a package of palliatives. The House passed the resolution following a motion sponsored to that effect by the member representing Ogbaru One Constituency, Honourable Noble Igwe during plenary. Honourable […]

A man identified as Uche Chukwu, a native of Umueji Ufuma in Orumba North Local Government Area of the state, has been arrested for Pouring hot water on a two-year-old child. The suspect, Mr Chukwu, is said to be the landlord to the parents of the two-year-old. According to the victim’s parents, Mr Augustine and […]

A herdsman, Zakari Sale, has been shot dead in Ukwulu community of Dunokofia Local Government Area of Anambra State. Alhaji Gidado Siddiki, leader of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MCBAN) in the South East, confirmed this on Friday. He said a total of 15 cows were killed in the same community two weeks […]

The National Assembly has commenced an investigation into the alleged gruesome murder of members of a vigilante group in Eke, Udi Local Government by the men of the Nigerian Army. According to some reports, men from the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army allegedly opened fire on some members of the Eke Vigilante Group who […]

Anambra State Government has distributed laptop computers to the Heads of Departments of Budget, Planning, Research, and Statistics (BPRS) across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. They were given the computers after a one-day training on how to effectively leverage technology for accurate and reliable data sourcing and processing measures. The event tagged […]

Anambra State Government in collaboration with the leadership of Onitsha Main Market have concluded plans to unveil the first-ever clinic in the market. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike who disclosed this during his visit to the market said that Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s agenda in the health sector will soon reach all the […]

The people of the Isuaniocha community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State have, in protest, rejected their newly elected Traditional ruler, Barrister Mpuorah Ngini, over persistent land disputes in the area. They lamented that at the moment, the community does not need any Traditional ruler until peace, fairness, and Justice are restored […]

No fewer than five persons were reportedly injured in a stampede yesterday following heavy shootings by masked security operatives in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State. It was gathered that the shootings followed a dispute over ownership of parks in the area. Chairman of the Amafor Nkpor community, Chief Emmanuel Idemili, […]

Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has announced measures to be rolled, geared towards cushioning the harsh effects of current economic situation in Nigeria in addition with the resultant effect of subsidy removal. Governor Soludo made the announcement in a statewide broadcast yesterday at the Golden Tulip Hotel Agulu after declaring open the first […]