On March 17th 2014 when Chief Willie Obiano mounted the saddle of leadership in Anambra State, amongst the people of Anambra state, many were left wondering if such remarkable feat set by the former governor Peter Obi could be achieved by him, let alone improve on it. A year and into his administration, the people... Read More

February 18, 2015

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Police task force recovers 51 stolen vehicles from syndicate

by Damilola Jagun In response to series of reports of stolen vehicles from across the country, the Inspector-General of Police Special task force on Heinous Crimes, has arrested a notorious criminal gang that specializes in snatching of vehicles at different points across the country. A statement released by Force spokesperson, Emmanuel Ojukwu, disclosed that “four suspects linked... Read More

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December 25, 2014

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Niger Bridge traffic: FRSC moves Zonal HQ from Benin to Asaba

by Iyobosa Omoregie Charles Akpabio, The Zonal Commanding Officer of Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), has announced the relocation of the FRSC’s zonal office from Benin to Asaba. Speaking in Onitsha, Anambra state, Akpabio said that the relocation of the office just after the Niger Bridge, was to ensure smooth traffic flow on the bridge. According to him,... Read More

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December 3, 2014

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Man shoots wife dead for sleeping with native doctor

by Azubuike Azikiwe A man has reportedly shot his wife dead for having an affair with a native doctor. The incident occurred at Ezeaso Street, Odume-Obosi in Idemili North Council area of Anambra State The man, who’s name was not given, was fed up with his wife’s affair with the native doctor, which prompted him to shoot her... Read More

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November 22, 2014

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Sad news: 15 people die in Enugu road accident

by Akan Ido Fifteen people died yesterday when a truck ran into a Toyota Sienna bus at Oji River in Enugu State. The fatal crash occurred along the old Enugu-Onitsha expressway on Friday. According to Ebere Amaraizu, the Enugu State Police spokesman, the police evacuated about 15 bodies at the scene of the accident. Amaraizu... Read More

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September 22, 2014

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How members of kidnap and robbery gang were killed in Enugu

by Azubuike Azikiwe Two men, who are members of a robbery/kidnap gang have been killed, after a firefight with the police in Enugu. The gang members were reportedly on the wanted list of Enugu State police command for allegedly terrorizing residents of Trans-Ekulu and other communities around the area. Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, the police... Read More

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September 7, 2014

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Horror in Enugu: Couple killed on eve of wedding-day

by Azubuike Azikiwe A couple, who were set to get married on Saturday, 6 September were reportedly shot dead by gunmen on Friday, 5 September, barely 24 hours before they were to be joined in holy matrimony. The unidentified pair were killed alongside three others at a gas station around the Trans-Ekulu on the Enugu – Onitsha Expressway, on... Read More

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September 3, 2014

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BUSTED: Herbalist, 2 others nabbed for kidnapping in Anambra

by Akan Ido Three men have been arrested by the Anambra State Department of Security Service for abducting one Charles Onyido at Ogunike, Oyi Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, Ajana Onyibor, 68, a herbalist; Chukwuebuka Okafor and Ernest Elem were arrested by DSS officials for kidnapping Onyido and an Onitsha based legal practitioner, Ejike... Read More

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September 1, 2014

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GOtv launches in Makurdi with open-air concert

by Jewel Stephen To mark the launch of its service in the city of Makurdi, GOtv on Wednesday, 20 August 2014 held an open air concert at the Cool-off Park. Hosts for the event were Radio Benue’s On-air-personality, Henry Ipole aka H316, Archbishop of the Microphone Diocese supported by comedian Eneche. In GOtv’s characteristic nature... Read More

May 12, 2014

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Opinion: Mr. President, what happened to your promise to the Ndi Igbo?

by Chukwemerie Uduchukwu Our Dear President, if urgent measures are not taken, these will serve as betrayal of Ndi Igbo (South-Easterners) and will also serve as a good weapon for the opposition to supervise your defeat in 2015; although you are yet to declare your interest in the contest. Dear Mr President, During your... Read More

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March 16, 2014

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Sonala Olumhense: The 2nd Niger Bridge and other broken promises

by Sonala Olumhense But here we are: 2014, and the SNB seems to be the latest proof the President intends to postdate his 2011 electoral pledges. He has already said the Lagos-Ibadan road will now be completed in four years. President Goodluck Jonathan last week finally got some traction on the Second Niger Bridge (SNB)... Read More

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February 12, 2014

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27-year-old man arrested for beating girlfriend to death

by Oge Okonkwo A 27-year old man have been arrested by police in Onitsha, Anambra state on Tuesday for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death. Speaking to newsmen in the state, the Public Relations Officer, Emeka Chukwuemeka, said the suspect was arrested while trying to escape after the incident. “A full scale investigation has commenced on the matter... Read More

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February 3, 2014

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BUSTED: 2 women arrested for kidnapping and selling baby in Lagos (PICTURED)

by Oge Okonkwo Two Onitsha-based business women have been arrested by the police and are in detention at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Panti Yaba, Lagos State. The suspects, Grace Onye, 52, and Ngozi Ikeh, 45, were arrested for their alleged involvement in the abduction and purchase of a 2-year old baby in the state. According to reports, Onye... Read More

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December 14, 2013

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Authorities warn Niger Bridge on the verge of collapse

by Adeola Balogun According to the President of the Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Tim Anosike, the Niger bridge is on the verge of collapse. Anosike said yesterday that the bridge might collapse much earlier than forecasted by its designers. He said this during a speech he gave in the bustling commercial city of Onitsha in... Read More

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December 7, 2013

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Opinion: Onitsha- A city in the grip of criminals

by Frederick Nwabufor As a matter of fact, a typical day for Onitsha residents is punctuated and hyphenated by robberies in shuddering successions. A day does not come to full maturity without splatters of blood from gun wounds and peals of lamentations effectuated by stolen property. In fact, in terms of robberies, Onitsha is a... Read More

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October 26, 2013

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“Police caught us because we ignored the oracle’s instruction” – Armed robbery kingpin (PICTURED)

Kingpin of a notorious robbery gang operating in Ore axis of Ondo State, Sunday Odina has confessed that his late grand father who was a great herbalist encouraged him to robbery. Odina who has been on the wanted list of the state police command was arrested in his hideout by men of the state Anti... Read More

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October 23, 2013

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Massive traffic jam on Niger Bridge leads to death of 2 people

by ‘Jola Sotubo Calamity struck yesterday when a normal occurrence of a traffic jam resulted in the unexpected deaths of two bus passengers. The duo, who are yet to be identified, reportedly died of exhaustion while trapped in a traffic gridlock atop the Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State The deceased, a little child and... Read More

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September 30, 2013

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Wickedness: Kidnapped 4-year-old boy found after 3 months in a couple’s house in Anambra

The Enugu State Police Command has found a four-year-old boy, who was allegedly abducted at his school three months ago. A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Ebere Amarizu, on Monday in Enugu said the kid was found on Sept. 26 at the residence of a couple, Mr... Read More

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September 28, 2013

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Opinion: We are waiting for the ‘new PDP’ governors at Ochanja market

by Onuoha Ukeh …Since the governors are more interested in visits, to grab newspaper headlines, I would not be surprised if they storm Ochanja Market in Onitsha… and other markets across the country, one of these days, to tell traders that Jonathan should not go for second term. It does seem that the Peoples Democratic... Read More

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September 27, 2013

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Caught in the act: Another set of policemen recorded in Anambra extorting money from a motorist (WATCH)

by Akan Ido Extortion of innocent citizens by men of the Nigerian Police Force continues unabated as another video showing officers demanding money from a motorist in Anambra surfaces online. The officers who were allegedly involved in the incident include Stephen Iduh, Anselem Ukachukwu, J. O Daudu of the Servicom Unit. In the video footage which... Read More

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September 18, 2013

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Anambra businessman arrested for allegedly stripping female police officer naked

Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ballah Nasarawa, yesterday, arrested the businessman that allegedly molested and stripped naked a female police officer (names withheld). The suspect, whose identity was withheld by the police, was, however, released on bail immediately after visiting some important offices at state police headquarters, Awka. Police authorities, however, admitted that the... Read More

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September 17, 2013

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‘One thing you cannot escape in Nigeria’: British journalist narrates experience in the country (READ)

by Oge Okonkwo David Hayward, a British journalist and BBC reporter visited Nigeria this year for a short time despite the negative views he had heard about the country. His observation is rather interesting and it gives a glimpse of how the West African country and its citizens are perceived by foreigners. Read his findings... Read More

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September 15, 2013

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Female police officer assaulted, stripped in Anambra

by ‘Jola Sotubo A female police officer was yesterday subjected to an unusual punishment in Onitsha, Anambra State. Tochukwu Offoegbu, a police Inspector, was allegedly rough-handled by an unnamed wealthy citizen of the state. Her abuser, who also allegedly slapped the state commissioner of police last year, further proceeded to rip her clothes apart, almost... Read More

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August 11, 2013

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How human heads were concealed in Onitsha hotel room

Last week’s demolition of a three –storey building housing Upper Class Hotel, located at No. 8 Old Market Road, Onitsha, was the third to be supervised by Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State in the last one year. The governor, on two previous occasions, led security operatives to demolish the houses of two suspected notorious... Read More

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August 5, 2013

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A rejoinder: On the Igbos – Of Femi Fani-Kayode’s ignorance and a proud display of it

by Ayokunle Odekunle What really have my fellow Yorubas contributed to Lagos State? What have they contributed to Lagos State that they have not been able to contribute to Ibadan, Osogbo, Ekiti and Akure? Apart from being Academicians and brilliant administrators, I dare say that the Yorubas have not contributed anything of note ECONOMICALLY to... Read More

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August 4, 2013

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Femi Fani-Kayode: Lagos, the Igbo and the servants of truth

by Femi Fani-Kayode The Igbo had little to do with the extraordinary development of Lagos between 1880 right up until today. That is a fact. Other than Ajegunle, Computer Village, Alaba and buying up numerous market stalls in Isale Eko, where is their input? “The claim that the Igbo helped to develop Lagos is hogwash.... Read More

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August 4, 2013

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Human head scandal: My husband was set up – Hotelier’s wife insists

Nkiru Mokwe, the wife of the proprietor of Upper Class Hotel where two human heads were allegeedly found by the police has raised an alarm over the safety of her husband. She said her husband, who ran the hotel located in Onitsha, Anambra state was set up appealing to President Goodluck Jonathan and Senate President... Read More

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August 3, 2013

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Deportation crisis: Lagos ‘deportee’ dies in Anambra, others in critical health condition

by Akan Ido The ‘deportation’ controversy between the Lagos State Government and that of Anambra continues to rage as one of the deportees has been reported dead. The sixty seven deportees who were said to have been picked up in different locations in the Lagos metropolis by officials of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) have... Read More

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August 2, 2013

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Busted: Police discover kidnappers’ spiritual home, arrest prophet in Delta (PHOTO)

The escape of a Nigerian female kidnap victim from the kidnappers’ den has led to the discovery of a shrine where inter-state kidnappers and armed robbers take their victims to hypnotize. The shrine which is located in a forest in Oduke, a neighborhood of Okwe community in Asaba, capital of Delta state, is presided over... Read More

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Opinion: Let’s face it, Gov. Obiano has achieved so much in office

Police task force recovers 51 stolen vehicles from syndicate

Niger Bridge traffic: FRSC moves Zonal HQ from Benin to Asaba

Man shoots wife dead for sleeping with native doctor

Sad news: 15 people die in Enugu road accident

How members of kidnap and robbery gang were killed in Enugu

Northerners should stop accusing Ihejerika of sponsoring Boko Haram – Igbo groups are angry

Horror in Enugu: Couple killed on eve of wedding-day

BUSTED: Herbalist, 2 others nabbed for kidnapping in Anambra

GOtv launches in Makurdi with open-air concert

Opinion: Mr. President, what happened to your promise to the Ndi Igbo?

Sonala Olumhense: The 2nd Niger Bridge and other broken promises

27-year-old man arrested for beating girlfriend to death

BUSTED: 2 women arrested for kidnapping and selling baby in Lagos (PICTURED)

Authorities warn Niger Bridge on the verge of collapse

Opinion: Onitsha- A city in the grip of criminals

“Police caught us because we ignored the oracle’s instruction” – Armed robbery kingpin (PICTURED)

Massive traffic jam on Niger Bridge leads to death of 2 people

Wickedness: Kidnapped 4-year-old boy found after 3 months in a couple’s house in Anambra

Opinion: We are waiting for the ‘new PDP’ governors at Ochanja market

Caught in the act: Another set of policemen recorded in Anambra extorting money from a motorist (WATCH)

Anambra businessman arrested for allegedly stripping female police officer naked

‘One thing you cannot escape in Nigeria’: British journalist narrates experience in the country (READ)

Female police officer assaulted, stripped in Anambra

How human heads were concealed in Onitsha hotel room

A rejoinder: On the Igbos – Of Femi Fani-Kayode’s ignorance and a proud display of it

Femi Fani-Kayode: Lagos, the Igbo and the servants of truth

Human head scandal: My husband was set up – Hotelier’s wife insists

Deportation crisis: Lagos ‘deportee’ dies in Anambra, others in critical health condition

Busted: Police discover kidnappers’ spiritual home, arrest prophet in Delta (PHOTO)

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