Anambra probes alleged assault on ex-chamber of commerce boss

Anambra probes alleged assault on ex-chamber of commerce boss

The Anambra State Government has commenced an investigation into the alleged brutalisation of a former President of the Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, Okey Akaneme, by officials of the state Waste Management Agency and police officers. The state Commissioner for Environment, Felix Odumegwu, confirmed the probe when contacted by our correspondent on Monday, adding that while the government does not condone assault, preliminary findings suggested that ASWAMA […]

November 18, 2024 10

NEWS

Gunmen abduct bizman in Anambra

Some assailants have abducted a middle-aged man, suspected to be a businessman in the Alor community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the incident happened late on Sunday while the victim was driving home from a function. Sources in the area said the gunmen whisked their victim away after double-crossing his vehicle opposite Ezeani Primary School in the Alor community. One of the […]

November 4, 2024 11

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Hunger protest: Anambra NSCDC deploys 1,190 personnel, warns protesters

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, said it has deployed 1,190 officers and men ahead of the planned nationwide protest scheduled to begin on August 1. The Anambra State Commandant of NSCDC, Maku Olatunde, stated this in Awka, the state capital, after a meeting with other service commanders in the state. This was disclosed in a statement by the Head, Media and Tactical Operations, Okadigbo Edwin, […]

July 29, 2024 16 1

BUSINESS

Anambra labour monitors compliance, police warn against illegal enforcement

Organised Labour in Anambra State, comprising the Nigerian Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress said it has begun full monitoring of all affiliates unions and offices to ensure full compliance. This was disclosed in a press statement jointly signed by the state NLC Chairman, Humphrey Nwafor; Secretary, Gaius Chukwuka; TUC Chairman, Chris Ogbonna and Secretary, Alex Ebi, on Monday. The body said the exercise followed the directive of the national […]

June 3, 2024 24

NEWS

One student dies as fire guts Anambra seminary school

One person died, and several properties were damaged when a fire broke out at the Bishop Crowther Memorial Seminary School, Awka, Anambra State capital. The cause of the fire has yet to be ascertained, but it was gathered that the incident occurred around 11.30 pm on Saturday. It was also gathered that the fire damaged the school’s hostel, including mattresses and other students’ belongings. The victim, a student who died […]

May 20, 2024 28

POLITICS

Anambra police raid insurgents’ hideouts, recover ammunition

The Anambra State Police Command said its Joint Security Force had intensified the manhunt for insurgents who attacked two police stations in the state recently. Some yet-to-be-identified assailants had last Thursday set ablaze the Police Divisional Headquarters in Nneni, Anaocha Local Government Area of state. It was gathered that the hoodlums invaded the facility in the early hours and threw explosive devices that burnt parts of the building. One of the residents […]

April 3, 2024 4

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