The absence of the Chief Magistrate of the Awka Magistrate Court, sitting at Amawbia in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Monday stalled the hearing of a defamation suit filed by the Awka Catholic Diocese against rights activist, Comrade Osita Obi. In the suit, numbered MAW/345C/2025, the matter was scheduled for hearing…
Sir ifeanyi Ejiofor Renowned Nigerian human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has condemned what he described as an abomination—rape in Ozoro, Delta State.He said it is regrettable that the Ozoro community in Delta State is alleged to have hosted a festival that provided a veneer…
MD FirstPower Engr Okechukwu Okafor and journalist Okechukwu Obeta arguing over the levy at a public function in Awka The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), through its subsidiary, First Power Electricity Distribution Company (FpEDC), has plunged residents of Amudo Village, Awka, into prolonged darkness,allegedly as punishment for exposing an extortion scheme linked to the repair…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested an alleged serving member of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and two other suspects over alleged involvement in armed robbery and cultism in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area.The suspects have been identified as Francis Chukwuka Anene (male, 46), Emmanuel Obi (male, 29), and Okoye…
The Anambra State Police Command has placed operatives of the Anti-Cult Unit and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awka Sector, on high alert to proactively address any potential security concerns arising from the ongoing Panel of Enquiry on the Awka traditional stool.The Command warned that individuals or groups engaging in acts capable of threatening public…
