A crew of DStv sports journalists traveling to cover the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, were attacked and kidnapped. The Anambra State Police Command confirmed that six of the crew members have been…
I was an armed robber, says controversial prophet Ndabosky
Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Ndabosky, stoked controversy online when he opened up about being an armed robber. In a trending video, Odumeje, General Overseer of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention Deliverance Ministry, said he grew up in a…
Gunmen kill 2 policemen in gun battle, burn vehicle in Anambra
Suspected gunmen killed three policemen and burned their vehicle during a gun battle in Nnewi, Anambra state. The state police public relations officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed that two officers were killed, but a resident told The Nation that three officers…
Kidnapped Anambra commissioner, wife regain freedom
Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Development, Patrick Mba, and his wife have been released by their captors after spending a day in captivity. A reliable top government official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, disclosed the development to our…
Anambra commissioner, wife feared kidnapped
The Commissioner for Youths Development in Anambra State, Agha MBA, and his wife have been kidnapped by gunmen. It was gathered that one of his aides from Onitsha was killed while they were on their way to the wedding of…
Peter Obi mourns Onyeka Onwenu, recounts her final moments
Nigeria was shocked by the sudden passing of legendary singer and activist Onyeka Onwenu on Tuesday night. The 72-year-old artiste collapsed shortly after a performance at a high-profile event in Lagos, leading to a frantic but ultimately unsuccessful effort to…
Herbalist arrested with 11 human bones in Anambra
Security operatives in Anambra State have arrested a herbalist, identified simply as Ezekiel with about 11 different human bones in his possession. It was gathered that the suspect, who hails from Ezza in Ebonyi State was arrested over the weekend…
1 person killed, 3 others kidnapped in Anambra
Rampaging hoodlums have killed one person and abducted three others in Anambra State. The criminals who carried out the operations at different parts of the state on Saturday at about 8 pm killed a petrol station attendant at St. Michael’s…
Soldiers arrest IPOB members on police wanted list
The troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two Indigenous People of Biafra members identified as Ifeanyi Godwin and Uche Onuoha in Anambra State. The two suspects were intercepted inside a Sport Utility Viechle near Umunze, Orumba South Local Government…
Many trapped as 2-storey building collapses in Anambra market
A two-storey building still under construction and housing traders and shop owners collapsed at the Eke Amawbia market in Awka, the Anambra State capital, on Thursday. Although the casualty figure has not been officially ascertained, it was gathered that lives…