Anambra
IGP orders redeployment of 10 AIGs, CPs
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the posting and redeployment of some senior officers in the Force.
Anambra guber: Era of zoning for governor over – group
A youth organisation called Anambra Ekunie has flayed what it termed imposition of governors in the state over the years and said the era was over as the state prepares for the 2021 governorship election.
Senator Lawan: Legislature most misunderstood arm of government
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the legislature is the most misunderstood arm of Government.
774,000 jobs: Festus Keyamo’s outburst, display of rascality – senator
Anambra senator, Ifeanyi Ubah, had described the outburst of the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, at the National Assembly on Tuesday, as a display of rascality.
ICPC declares former staff wanted over fraudulent practices
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has declared one Gloria Obioma Elih, a former staff wanted for allegedly demanding and receiving gratification from officials of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources who were being investigated.
Crude oil theft: Host communities to engage 10,000 vigilance operatives
The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSCON) says it will engage 10, 000 youths in petroleum production to safeguard the country’s crude oil from theft.
NDLEA restates commitment to tackle pandemic of substance abuse in Anambra
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA ) has extolled Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state for his dogged and relentless fight against drug and substance abuse coupled with various initiatives put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Bus conductor ‘rapes’ four-year-old daughter in Anambra
A 43-year-old bus conductor in Onitsha, Anambra State, Ikechukwu Ekenta, has been arrested for allegedly defiling his four-year-old daughter.
Nigeria records 649 new coronavirus cases, as total infection hits 22,020
Nigeria has recorded 649 new cases of COVID-19 pandemic, bringing the total number of infections in the country, as at June 24, to 22,020. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known on Wednesday through its official Twitter handle.
One dies, five injured in Anambra kingship tussle
One person died while five others sustained varying degrees of injury in a clash between some group of youths over kingship tussle in riverine community in Ogbaru Local Govrrnment Area of Anambra State.
CLO wants Nigerian government to award scholarship to JAMB high score candidate
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), an NGO, has appealed to the Federal Government to introduce scholarships to the highest scoring candidate in the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB’s).
APC vows to take Anambra government house by fielding best candidate
The Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has vowed to take over the state government house in 2022, after the governorship election, which comes up in November 2021.
Man goes berserk, clubs own children to death with pestle
Police spokesperson Haruna Mohammed disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He said the man went berserk and used a wooden pestle to club the children to death and injure his 72-year-old father on the head.
Gynaecologist warns of early signs of uterine fibroid
Dr Joseph Ugbaja, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi, Anambra, says increased menstrual flow is one of the commonest symptoms of uterine fibroid among women.
APP: Nigeria Police subverting citizen’s right to freedom of speech
The opposition Action Peoples Party (APP) has demanded the immediate release of its National Chairman, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, who was arrested and detained by men of the Nigeria Police.
We’ll protect Ndigbo against herdsmen, bandits – South East governors
South East Governors, yesterday, said they are committed to the security and welfare of Ndigbo and would stop at nothing to ensure that the geopolitical zone is secured against banditry and invasion of killer herdsmen.
Man rapes seven-year-old in Onitsha
The Police Command in Anambra have arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly raping a seven-year-old girl at Okpoko near Onitsha.
CLO appeals to striking resident doctors to resume work
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has urged striking resident doctors to resume work to save the nation from the COVID-19 pandemic and other diseases.
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IGP orders redeployment of 10 AIGs, CPs
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the posting and redeployment of some senior officers in the Force.
FBI: Hushpuppi attempted to dupe Premier League club of £100 million
Alleged international fraudster, Ramon Abbas aka Ray Hushpuppi, on Friday made his first court appearance in an American court where the Federal Bureau of Investigation alleged that he attempted to dupe an English Premier League football club of £100m (N48.4bn).
BBNaija new housemates in isolation ahead of show’s premier
Organisers of the reality show, Big Brother Naija, say all new members of the show are currently in isolation ahead of the July 19, 2020 premier of Season 5.
FCE Osiele shuts down after a health worker dies of coronavirus
The management of the Federal College of Education , Osiele, Abeokuta has shut down the institution for two weeks after a medical personnel at the school’s health centre died as a result of complications arising from coronavirus.
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Police seek media support to reunite three children with families
The Police on Monday called for media support in reuniting three stolen children with their families.