Anambra State Archives - Page 3 of 7

Oct

21

2024

Chief Kalu Calls For End To Senseless Violence in Nibo Community

Metro, NewsAnambra State, Emeka Kalu, Nibo, Nigeria

The devastating news of the cult clash in Nibo, Anambra State, has left our hearts heavy with grief and our minds reeling with shock. The senseless loss of 16 precious lives, mostly youths, is a stark reminder of the dangers of violence and the urgent need for collective action. Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu, Okpata Ozuora Na Nibo, has rightly called for an end to this violence and urged the Anambra State government to intervene swiftly. As we mourn the loss of these young lives, we must also acknowledge the bravery of the residents who risked their lives to share…

Oct

21

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Cult Clash Claims 16 Lives in Nibo Community, Awka Anambra

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsAnambra State, Cultism, Nibo

A devastating wave of violence swept through Nibo, a community in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Sunday, leaving at least 16 people dead. The victims, mostly youths, allegedly fell prey to a deadly cult clash. Eyewitness accounts and disturbing footage circulating online reveal the gruesome aftermath of the attack. Local residents took to social media to warn others of the danger. "Please avoid Nibo today. Many feared dead already. Cult clash... Our youths are dying in numbers," wrote one Facebook user. Another resident, Ifeyinwa Okeke, described the chaotic scene at Amaku Teaching Hospital, Awka: "Our emergency…

Aug

30

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gunmen Launch Deadly Attack on Anambra LGA Secretariat, Set Buildings Ablaze

Metro, NewsAnambra State, Crime, Metro

The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed a devastating arson attack on the Ogbaru Local Government secretariat, perpetrated by a large group of gunmen. The attackers, who struck in the early hours of Friday, set multiple buildings ablaze, including a town hall reserved for traditional rulers and various administrative facilities. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, spokesperson for the state police command, confirmed the incident, stating, "Security operatives valiantly resisted the gunmen, but some LGA properties were destroyed, and several buildings were affected. Fortunately, no lives were lost, and a joint security operation is still underway." Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers fired indiscriminately…

Aug

21

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

IPOB Demands Release of Two Brothers, Others, Allegedly Abducted by Nigerian Army

Metro, News, OpinionAnambra State, Emma Powerful, Freedom, IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a press release calling for the immediate release of two brothers, Obinna Okafor and Amarachi Okafor, allegedly abducted by the Nigerian Army and Ihiala Vigilantees in Anambra State. According to the release, the brothers were abducted for no reason other than being seen sitting in a restaurant, with one of them having just returned from Indonesia. IPOB accuses the Nigerian Army and Vigilantees of indiscriminately abducting innocent Igbo youths, particularly those returning from overseas, to intimidate and extort them. The group warns that any Vigilante member colluding with the Nigerian Army to…

Jun

28

2024

By Chimamanda

Ex-Governor Obiano Denies Ownership of New Multi-billion Naira Hotel Project In Asaba

Business, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAnambra State, Business, Metro, Obiano, Politics

The immediate-past Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has denied being the owner of the new multi-billion naira hotel in the viral video that emerged over the week. Recall that a video footage had gone viral on Monday, showing a multi-billion naira ongoing hotel project located in Asaba, Delta State. The few write-up that accompanied the video also alleged that the hotel project belongs to former Governor Obiano. However, reacting to the allegation through a statement issued by his Chief Publicist, Mr. Tony Nezieanya; the former Governor denied it in its entirety, describing it as the hallmark of detractors…