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Elochukwu Benjamin

Woman, 24, nabbed with aborted baby in Anambra

Elochukwu Benjamin Jun 29, 2020

A 24-year-old woman, one Chidera Nwoga has been apprehended by the Police in Anambra State for being in possession of a premature baby girl concealed inside a rubber bucket. Nwoga, who is resident at Ofianta village Nsugbe but a native of Izzi Council Area of Ebonyi State, was allegedly arrested while she was on her […]

Obiano harkens to traders’ plea, suspends Eke Awka Market Closure

Elochukwu Benjamin Jun 28, 2020

Anambra State Government has announced the suspension of its earlier directive to close Eke Awka market for violating the state COVID-19 law. A statement on yesterday by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu said Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano has considered the various pleas by Eke Awka market traders and other stakeholders […]

FIFA Council meets, unveils plans to aid footballing activities in the face of COVID-19

Elochukwu Benjamin Jun 26, 2020

The selection of Australia and New Zealand as hosts for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, topped the chart on decisions made today when FIFA Council convened by video conference today to discuss the future of football. This is among the numerous decisions approved by the Council with a view to responding to the COVID-19 […]

Consider the plight of traders and reopen our market – Eke-Awka market leader begs Obiano

Elochukwu Benjamin Jun 26, 2020

The Leaders of Eke-Awka Main Market have appealed to the Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano to temper justice with mercy by re-opening the market which was closed on his orders for non-compliance with COVID-19 protocols. It will be recalled that Eke-Awka market was closed down last week on the orders of the State Government […]

I didn’t put my ‘komkom’, I only used my fingers, says man accused of defiling 4-year old daughter

Elochukwu Benjamin Jun 25, 2020

A 43-year old man, Ikechukwu Ekenta, was today arrested for defiling his four-year daughter by a joint team comprising the Department of State Security (DSS) and a team of social workers from the State Ministry of Women and Children Affairs in Anambra State. The man who is from Ikeduru-Mbaitoli, Imo state, is resident at 3-3 […]

RULAAC launches 6-month monitoring of law enforcement action in Nigeria

Elochukwu Benjamin Jun 25, 2020

Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Action Centre (RULAAC) has commenced monitoring of the implementation of the recent directive by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Abubakar to minimize arrest and detention over simple offences across Nigeria. The activity which spans for 6 months, between May 30, 2020, and November 30, 2020, is supported […]

Lobi Stars Vice Chairman denies voting to end the 2019/2020 NPFL season

Elochukwu Benjamin Jun 25, 2020

The vice-chairman of Nigerian side, Lobi Stars FC, Mike Idoko has denied that he voted in favour of using the Points Per Game (PPG) to end the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. In a statement released on Thursday by the club, Idoko reiterated his stand against using the PPG. He said contrary to […]

Truck kills woman while avoiding pedestrians crossing busy Anambra expressway

Elochukwu Benjamin Jun 25, 2020

A middle-aged woman this morning lost her life, after she was knocked down by a DAF truck while crossing the Onitsha –Awka expressway in front of Coca-Cola Depot, Onitsha. The crash, according to an eye witness, happened at about 9am when the driver of the green coloured DAF truck with registration number USL860ZC lost control […]

2021 Guber: Anambra PDP re-strategizes with appointment of new secretary, sack of 3 for anti-party activities

Elochukwu Benjamin Jun 25, 2020

A former Commissioner for Lands in Anambra State, Barr John Okoli-Akilika has assumed office as State Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party. The development followed the sack of Sir Emeka Obi who was indicted by the State Disciplinary Committee, for anti-party activities. Other officers that were also sacked include, the former state Vice-chairman (South), Mr […]

Anambra Communities in fresh violent clash over land

Elochukwu Benjamin Jun 24, 2020

One person has been feared dead and many houses burnt down in a fresh violent clash between Achalla and Urum communities of Awka North Council Area of Anambra State. It was reported that people of Umuife village, Urum were invaded by armed Achalla youths yesterday, during which a violent clash ensued and in the process, […]

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