Abducted Catholic priest rescued in Anambra – Official
Like other states in the South-east, cases of abduction-for-ransom in Anambra State have increased in recent times.
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Nigeria can adopt QR codes to tackle counterfeit products
Over the years, NAFDAC has introduced several innovative measures to combat drug counterfeiting - but they appear insufficient.
Six killed as truck rams into vehicles, pedestrians in Anambra
“Some of the injured are currently receiving treatment in the hospital..."
Anambra women protest against gender-based violence, ritual killings
The women held placards with inscriptions such as: “No More ritual, Okeite,” “Stop Domestic Violence,” “End Child Abuse,” and “Say ...
Family buries three siblings found dead in deep freezer
The three siblings of the Ejezie family in Anambra were reportedly killed on February 1 and their bodies stuffed in ...
Ganduje receives defectors to APC, mocks PDP over coming Anambra governorship poll
'I have seen that PDP has extended its screening deadline because nobody has shown up for the contest. The extension ...
Anambra 2025: PDP extends deadline as aspirants refuse to buy forms
The PDP initially scheduled the sale of forms between 24 February and 5 March.
Many feared killed as another truck crashes into vehicles in South-east
The latest incident occurred barely three weeks after another truck crashed into some shops and a compound in Nnewi, a ...
UNIZIK speaks on N550 million contract scandal allegations
An online newspaper, on Sunday, reported that UNIZIK allegedly awarded a contract for the construction of the university's perimeter fencing ...
Reelection of expelled PDP official, Enugu’s amendment bill on rent, other top stories from South-east
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria’s south-east within the past week
Gunmen abduct, withdraw over N1 million from victim’s bank account – Police
The abductors were later arrested on 16 February following receipt of a tip-off about the kidnap attack, the police said.
Police authorise burial of three siblings found dead in freezer
Some hoodlums, on 1 February, attacked and killed three siblings before dumping their bodies inside a freezer in Anambra State.
How ex-Anambra governor allegedly used unlicensed companies to embezzle N4 billion – Witness
Willie Obiano is facing nine charges of diversion of over N4 billion from the state’s account dedicated to security funds ...
Deadly attack in Ebonyi, Nnamdi Kanu’s vow, other top stories from South-east
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria’s south-east within the past week
How two suspected killers of Anambra lawmaker escaped from our custody – Police commissioner
Police authorities in Anambra State had announced on Tuesday that two suspected killers of a lawmaker in the state escaped ...
Hours after dumping Labour Party, ex-Anambra gov candidate joins APC
The politician was runner-up in the 2021 Anambra State Governorship Election which was won by Charles Soludo of the All ...
‘Trust us again’: Police admit mistake in escape of suspected killers of Anambra lawmaker
Gunmen, on 24 December 2024, abducted the lawmaker before his body was discovered on 6 February by security operatives at ...
Ex-Anambra governorship candidate dumps Labour Party, gives reason
The politician was runner-up in the 2021 Anambra State Governorship Election which was won by Charles Soludo of the All ...
Anambra 2025: PDP to sell nomination, expression of interest forms for N40million
The party, however, said that based on its constitution, female aspirants and Persons Living with Disabilities are exempted from paying ...
Two suspected killers of Anambra lawmaker escape from police custody
Gunmen, on 24 December 2024, abducted the lawmaker before his body was discovered on 6 February by security operatives at ...
Church fumes as Catholic priest ‘assaults’ widowed school teacher
The priest, Jude Muokwe, was said to have flogged the teacher, Maureen Ikeorah, a widow, on the allegation that she ...
Nigerian governor speaks on ‘plan’ to arrest women without bras, pants
A team of local security forces in Anambra State, last week, announced plans to arrest women who walk around without ...
How we uncovered trafficking syndicate, rescued 10 stolen children – Police
The police said they have arrested three suspected members of the syndicate.
Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in South-east
The Catholic priest was abducted on Thursday along Building Material- Ugwunwasike Bypass in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of ...
Another Nigerian man stabs brother to death in South-east
The incident occurred barely a week after the police announced that a 37-year-old man allegedly killed his elder brother over ...