by Rachel Ogbu Nothing less than 150 shops was destroyed by the fire at the Ekwulobia Main Market in Anambra State. On Thursday, the fire which was said to have started at about 12 noon affected most parts of the electronics market, but the cause is still unknown. People claim the fire fighter arrived late... Read More

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June 13, 2013

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Out of the closet: Gay protesters disrupt trial of alleged homosexuals in Anambra

by Rachel Ogbu Gay rights activists and members of the gay community have protested the arraignment of two men accused of being in a same sex relationship in Anambra State. On Wednesday, protesters interrupted court proceedings at the Atani Chief Magistrate’s Court at about 9am to support the accused men who were arrested by the... Read More

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May 21, 2013

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Opinion: Chinua Achebe, Ugonabo Ogidi, goes home

by Joe Igbokwe As Ugonabo goes home to meet his Creator let us hope that Nigerian leaders will rise above primordial sentiments to get Nigeria out of trouble. All roads lead to Ogidi in Anambra State, Nigeria the home town of the late (Ugonabo) Professor Chinua Achebe on Wednesday May 23 2013 for the sage’s... Read More

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May 21, 2013

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Gruesome: 4 killed as rival youth clash over control of motor park in Anambra

by Rachel Ogbu A youth conflict in Anambra state is said to have left about four people dead and 10 others injured. On Monday, two rival youth groups suspected to have come from Ogbaru Area Council of Anambra State engaged in a bloody clash reportedly over the control and ownership of a motor park known... Read More

AIYO, Anambra State, Association of Igbo Youths Organisation, ownership of a motor park, youth conflict

April 6, 2013

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Plans to bury Chinua Achebe in May underway

by Rachel Ogbu There are speculations that famous writer, Chinua Achebe, may be buried next month in his hometown, Ikenga Ogidi in Idemilii North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Chief Joemartins Uzodike, told Saturday PUNCH that the burial arrangements would be announced after the family had formally informed the state government.... Read More

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December 1, 2012

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“What kind of question is that?” – Nollywood’s Oge Okoye (wisely) takes exception to sexual nature of interview questions

by Akan Ido Oge Okoye, the charming Nollywood has never been known to take prisoners in her movie role and she showed some of the telling traits in reality when she was recently asked about her sexual appetite during an interview. Okoye, obviously not amused by the line of questioning, flared-up warning the reporter not... Read More

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December 1, 2012

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“It could be a test of our faith” – David Mark rationalizes increased violence

by Isi Esene Senate president, David Mark has warned those who resort to violence and destruction of lives and property in the name of God to stop it. He also urged Nigerians not to be vengeful saying vengeance is of God. David Mark said this at the funeral service for late Lady Hannah Ugboyibo Chukwudozie... Read More

Anambra State, David Mark, Hannah Ugboyibo Chukwudozie, Nicholas Okoh, Okija

November 6, 2012

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Former Ogun State commissioner, police orderly, shot by gunmen

by Isi Esene Sina Kawonise, the Ogun State commissioner for information under former governor Gbenga Daniel, and current managing director of the Nigerian Compass has been shot in the leg by gunmen. One of his two police orderlies also sustained gunshot wounds. The attack reportedly took place earlier on Tuesday around Ikeji Arakeji in Osun... Read More

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September 16, 2012

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#AnambraOilWar: Kogi gov meets Pres Jonathan, Anambra gov makes state broadcast

by Stanley Azuakola Oil has murdered sleep, and has set friendly neighbours on the path of acrimony. Since August 30th when Orient Petroleum Resources commissioned its facilities in an occasion where President Jonathan declared Anambra State as the 10th oil producing state, there has been tensions between the states of Anambra, Kogi and Enugu. The... Read More

Aguleri-Otu Aguleri, Akwa Ibom, Anambra East Council Area, Anambra State, Cross River, Enugu State, Kogi State, Orient Petroleum Resources, peter obi, President Jonathan

September 15, 2012

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Oil Wars: Three states battle over ‘Anambra oil’

by Stanley Azuakola The discovery of oil is the beginning of crisis. In recent years, there have been various court cases and exchange of words between some states as a result of oil. The most famous cases involve that between Rivers and Akwa Ibom, as well as that between Akwa Ibom and Cross River. Now,... Read More

Aguleri-Otu Aguleri, Akwa Ibom, Anambra East Council Area, Anambra State, Cross River, Enugu State, Kogi State, Orient Petroleum Resources, peter obi, President Jonathan

August 24, 2012

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Kidnapped ESUT VC released by his abductors

by Akan Ido The vice chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Prof. Cyprian Onyeji, who was kidnapped on August 15, 2012, has been released. According to reports, the professor was released at about 11:30pm, Thursday, around Igbariam in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State. The professor was kidnapped by gunmen... Read More

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Tragic: Another fire destroys 150 shops in Anambra

Out of the closet: Gay protesters disrupt trial of alleged homosexuals in Anambra

Opinion: Chinua Achebe, Ugonabo Ogidi, goes home

Gruesome: 4 killed as rival youth clash over control of motor park in Anambra

Plans to bury Chinua Achebe in May underway

“What kind of question is that?” – Nollywood’s Oge Okoye (wisely) takes exception to sexual nature of interview questions

“It could be a test of our faith” – David Mark rationalizes increased violence

Former Ogun State commissioner, police orderly, shot by gunmen

#AnambraOilWar: Kogi gov meets Pres Jonathan, Anambra gov makes state broadcast

Oil Wars: Three states battle over ‘Anambra oil’

Kidnapped ESUT VC released by his abductors

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