More than 6ft (183cm) tall and well-built, Anthony Unuode, 28, dreamed of serving in the Nigerian army, but was killed by thugs breaking up protests against police brutality in the capital Abuja, writes the BBC’s Nduka Orjinmo after attending his Read more…
The Akinsemoyin Ruling House of Lagos State has called for the cleansing of the palace of Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, following its invasion on October 21 by rampaging youths, who carted away the royal staff of authority. The Read more…
The people of Alor in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State have accused the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, an indigene of the town, of fuelling crisis in the area, urging him to allow peace Read more…
The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Uche Okafor has said that the traditional ruler of Nnewi, Igwe Kenneth Orizu made giant contributions to the growth and sustenance of traditional institution in Igbo land. In his goodwill Read more…
Following the violent turn of events regarding the popular movement #EndSARS, which is being powered by the youth disenchantment over the police brutality, and better social issues, has caused the leadership and the youth wing of Nzukora Nnewi to tighten Read more…
Fulani socio-cultural organisation, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, has accused some politicians in the South of masterminding the protests. The herdsmen claimed it was a ploy to undermine and overthrow a democratically elected government of President Muhammadu Buhari, and also intimidate Read more…
Anambra State Government has assured its readiness to partner corporate bodies to improve the tourism sector and make it more lucrative. The Commissioner for Indigenous Art Works and Diaspora Affairs, Dr Christian Madubuko gave the assurance while receiving in audience, Read more…
● Igwe Okonkwo kicks Obinna Odogwu There was confusion in Alor community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, at the weekend, following the crowning of Chief Ebelechukwu Chukwumesili as the new traditional ruler of the town by Read more…
The youth wing of the Igbo apex social cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged politicians from the zone to speak out on the nationwide protest against the disbandment of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Read more…
Yesterday, we reported the barricade set up by youth along Ukpo-Abba road leading to the Onitsha Enugu expressway. We have since gathered that the police have moved to take control as uneasy calm has enveloped the Abba community in Njikoka Read more…
Those opposed to the traditional ruler of Nawfia community in Njikoka local government area of Anambra state, Igwe Chijioke Nwankwo have been warned by the state police command not resort to any act that could lead to breakdown of law Read more…
Road users moving from old Onitsha Enugu road via Ukpo in Dunukofia LGA to the Onitsha Enugu Express road would have to deal with a great surprise. Motorists were surprised to run into a fierce road block mounted by very Read more…