Deserted Soldier, 4 Others Nabbed as Police Bust Deadly Robbery, Kidnap Gang in Awka

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested five suspected members of a notorious armed robbery and kidnapping syndicate that has been terrorizing residents of Awka and its environs. Among the suspects is one Dominic Oraz, a 38-year-old man who reportedly deserted the Nigerian Army in November 2024. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Command’s…

Power Struggle at Ozomagana Market: Former Chair Denies Imposition Claims

Chairman of Ozomagala Building Materials Association, Onitsha Hon Tochukwu Umeh The former chairman of Ozomagala Building Materials Association in Onitsha South Local Government Area, Chief Okey Muojekwu, has stated that the tenure of Chief Obiora Okoro as chairman of the market expired in 2023 and that there is no imposition of leadership by the Anambra…

Awka Anglican Diocese in Turmoil as Top Officials Sacked Over Land Sale Scandal,Primate Orders Probe

Bishop of Awka Anglican Diocese Dr Alexander Ibezim By Our Correspondent The Diocese of Awka (Anglican Communion) has been rocked by a major scandal involving the alleged forgery of the signature of its Chancellor, Hon. Justice Sir O.J. Okeke, in connection with a controversial church land sale. The fallout has led to the dismissal of…

Nigerian Police Deport Notorious Chinese Fugitive, Dai Qisheng

‘Dai Qisheng, described as a notorious gang leader, was wanted in Guizhou Province, China, for allegedly orchestrating and leading violent organized criminal activities’ The Nigeria Police Force has successfully repatriated a high-profile fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, to the People’s Republic of China. According to a statement issued on Sunday by Deputy Commissioner of Police Olumuyiwa…