Uyo – The Akwa Ibom Command of the Nigeria Police Force on Friday paraded a total of 40 persons for offences ranging from armed robbery to cultism. The arrests were effected following the invasion of some criminal hideouts within Uyo metropolis by tactical teams of the States Police Command, relying on credible information on Thursday. The state capital had on Wednesday witnessed various cult-related activities which included killings of some suspected members. Among exhibits recovered from the suspects were two locally made pistols, five cutlasses, a bag of substance suspected to be Indian Hemp among other things. While parading the…
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Awka – Police in Anambra on Friday shot dead two suspected members of notorious armed robbery gang in a gun battle along Zik’s Avenue by Miss Ellems Onitsha. TNC gathered that the suspects were alleged to be members of a four-man gang of a notorious armed robber, Ikanda, presently remanded in prison custody in connection with a murder case. The Police Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed in a statement on the situation, said the Command got a distress call at about 10 am on Friday that the suspects were operating along the Ziks Avenue area. “Following the distress call, Police…
Awka – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has revealed that it has so far lost 16 of its members to the deadly coronavirus. The NMA President, Professor Innocent Ujah disclosed this on Thursday, during a National Executives Council Meeting of the Association held in Awka. The event attracted the medical doctors from all 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, who deliberated on how to make healthcare services in the country better. The meeting has its theme as “Medical Doctors, Politics And Leadership In The Society: Time For A Paradigm Shift In Medical Training,” and sub…
Awka – As the 16 days of activism that followed the 2020 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women elapses today, a call has been put out for concerted efforts towards ending violence against women especially the girl child. The year’s celebration was marked on the 25th of November, with the theme, “Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!” followed by the launch of 16 days of activism that concluded on the 10th December 2020, during which iconic buildings and landmarks were ‘oranged’ to emphasize the need for a violence-free future. In Anambra, the 16 days of activism was…
Awka – Three members of an illegal revenue collection syndicate operating in Onitsha, were on Wednesday, arrested at MCC junction and upper iweka, Onitsha. The suspects were nabbed yesterday by Police operatives attached to the Command Rapid Response Squad(RRS), while on patrol. They are Paul Nnamdi Okonkwo aged 40years and Chukwura Ebube, aged 23years both from Amafor village, Nkpor in Idemili LGA of Anambra State and Cynthia Agbaero, of Afisiri village in Ugheli North LGA of Delta State. Recall that Anambra State Government had on the 7th December, 2020 banned all forms of road revenue collection by persons claiming to be…
Awka – An inmate of the Nnewi Correctional Centre on Tuesday regained freedom and seven others granted bail by the Chief Judge of Anambra State, Justice Onochie Anyachebelu. This is in continuation of the jail delivery exercise across the State aimed at decongesting Correctional centers. In granting the bails, particular consideration was given to the aged inmates from sixty years and above, those who are severely sick, juvenile inmates, women and those who have been in the prison for a long time, especially without trial. The released inmates were fifty year-old Chukwuzubelu Onunkwo from Amichi in Nnewi South Local Government…
Awka – Anambra State House of Assembly on Tuesday, passed the 2021 Anambra State Appropriation Bill into law. The draft estimate was presented to the Assembly by Governor Willie Obiano exactly one month and four days ago, on which occasion the members assured the governor of speedy action to ensure timely passage into law. With a size of N143, 661, 871, 651, drafted for the services of the government of Anambra state from January to December 31st, 2021, the budget was passed following a motion for submission of report by the Finance and Appropriation Committee was moved by Hon. Nnamdi Okafor,…
Awka – Building development in the Awka Millennium City Project (AMC), is to commence by first quarter of 2021, Chimmy Ogbuebile, Chief Executive Officer, Awka Millennium City Development Company has said. Ogbuebile was speaking on Tuesday at the signing of N1.747bn contract for the 2nd Phase of Awka Millennium City internal roads with Sagez Nig. Ltd. The Awka Millennium City Project is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative between Anambra State Government and MP Infrastructure, for the development of a world class smart city in Awka for residential and commercial purposes. A product of a Memorandum of Understanding between the…
Awka – The Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, has urged officers and men of the Police Force in Anambra State, not to waiver but to be diligent in the discharge of their in line with international standards and to respect the fundamental rights of all citizens. Abubakar was speaking on Tuesday during his assessment visit to Anambra Police Command in the aftermath of #EndSARS protests that resulted in the destruction and looting of government property including police outposts, with a reported 4 policemen killed during the violent agitation. IGP Abubakar who was also in the State to interact…
The last may have been heard of the crisis between Benue State Channels TV Reporter, Pius Angbo and his wife, Ifeyinwa Angbo after Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Monday reconciled the couple. Mrs Angbo had over the weekend, released a video online where she showed her battered face, claiming she was beaten by her husband. In the video, the wife alleged that her journalist husband had persistently assaulted her for the past five years even when she was heavy with child, noting that prior to their marriage, the husband had written an online post, thanking God for saving him…
Awka – Following reports of growing incidences of touting, extortion and illegal revenue collection on the streets of major cities of Anambra, the state government has announced ban on all forms of road revenue collection with immediate effect. Recent weeks have witnessed serious increase in the menace of gangs of people, who pretend to be agents of the State Government, demanding and collecting money on the road from mostly travellers in cities and towns, especially Onitsha, Obosi, Nnewi, Amansea, Ogidi, Nkpor, among others. Their illegal, violent and brazen activities have resulted in serious security breaches and harassment of law-abiding citizens,…
A High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, is to deliver judgement in the trial of the case of murder of a Jumia delivery agent on 15th of February next year. The Presiding Judge, Justice Chigozie Igwe adjourned the matter after lawyers from the prosecuting and defence sides, argued on the point of law and adopted their written addresses in court on Monday. The lifeless body of late Chukwuma Eleji, the Jumia delivery agent, was found in a septic tank in Port Harcourt on March 27th, 2017. He was said to be delivering two iPhones to some customers, who…
Awka – Anambra Civil Society Network (ACSONET) a platform for Citizens and Non State Actors in Anambra State has called for a stop to the call for renewed ENDSARS protests across the country. The call was in reaction to an online release, saying the second phase of the ENDSARS protest will commence on Monday, 7th of December, 2020. The social media release also contained palpable incitement of Nigerian citizens to embark on nationwide protests with threats of violence and mayhem. Bu while speaking with TNC Correspondent on Monday, Prince Chris Azor, ACSONET Chairman, enjoined all peace and development loving citizens in…
Awka – With Christmas less than 3 weeks away, Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano has asked traders in the state to be more cautious and observe all the coronavirus protocols to ensure that figures do not escalate during the Christmas and new year period. Obiano gave the warning on Monday at the conference Hall of the SSG, Government House, Awka during a meeting between the State Government and market leaders. Markets across the state had been shut as parts of efforts to flatten the curve of the virus during the first wave, and with the second wave of the virus at…
Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), has described as ridiculous and lame, claims by suspected attackers of the church belonging to the father of the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. The suspected attackers reportedly claimed they were contacted by IPOB to carry out the attack so as to gain recognition. The group which had earlier denied responsibility for the attack, alleged that the claims were sponsored by security agencies. In a statement issued by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, IPOB wondered what recognition a global movement with presence in over 100 countries would looking for. It noted that the…
Disbursement of cash sum of 50,000 each to 50 market women from various communities in Dunukofia Local Government Area on Friday commenced at Nkwo Market, Ifitedunu. The initiative which came from the Director General of Anambra State Youths Mobilisation and Technology Innovation, Engr. Emeka Okonkwo, is expected to provide financial support to the rural women for trading activities. The disbursement which will be done in batches, is tagged ‘Konti Ember Trade Money 2020’. Okonkwo who was the immediate past Chairman of Dunukofia Council Area while speaking at the mini cash presentation ceremony that held at Nkwo market, Ifitedunu today, explained…
The Joint National Association Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Anambra State Chapter, has expressed disappointment with the State Government over its failure to establish the Disability Rights Commission in Anambra State. The Association expressed their disappointment during a media chat with newsmen in Awka to mark the 2020 International Day of Persons with Disability. International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is commemorated every 3rd of November, is set aside and promoted by the United Nations since 1992, with the aim of encouraging a better understanding of people affected by disability, helping to make people more aware of the…
Following the deregulation of Petroleum products like the AGO, PMS and others and the attendant increase in pump prices of these products, the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources is looking for a way to increase the availability of natural gas in the country for private and public use which experts say is more economical, safer and eco friendly. To achieve this, the Federal Government of Nigeria led by the President, Muhammadu Buhari on 1st of December, launched the National Auto-Gas Scheme in Abuja, aimed at encouraging people to increase the use of gas in the country. That was after the…
Officers and men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in Anambra State, have been charged to redouble their efforts in intelligence gathering to effectively combat insecurity. The newly deployed Commander, Zone K of NSCDC, Assistant Commandant General Raji Ibrahim, gave the directive on Wednesday, during the decoration of recently promoted officers of NSCDC, Anambra State Command yesterday in Awka. The newly created Zone K of NSCDC with headquarters in Awka, comprises Anambra and Enugu states. The two states in the South-East geo-political zone was initially under Zone G with headquarters in Benin, while the remaining Ebonyi, Abia…
Over N17million was on Wednesday handed over by Azia community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra state to the local vigilante towards tackling security in the area. The community also provided a patrol vehicle, 7 motorcycles and 7 walkie talkies, while Deputy Speaker of State House of Assembly, Hon. Paschal Agbodike and Chairman of the occasion, Eurial Chukwubundum donated N1 million each. Presenting the cash and equipment during inauguration of Azia Unit of Anambra Vigilante Group, AVG, President-General of Azia Town Union, Dr. Nwabueze Tonna explained that the move was to revitalize the community’s security architecture. “It is the…
A six-year-old girl simply identified as Amanda, who was severely abused by her 39-year old foster mother, one Mrs Agatha Uba, has been rescued by the Anambra State Government. The rescue operation was carried out on Wednesday by the State Ministry of Social Development, Women and Children Affairs, at Abagana in Njikoka Council Area of Anambra State, where the victim was residing with the suspect. The rescue followed complaints by concerned citizens who reported the maltreatment, starvation and abuse of the young girl at Child Development department of the ministry. TNC gathered that Mrs Agatha, a petty trader from Imo…
Indigenes of Ndiowu in Orumba North Council Area of Anambra state on Monday besieged the State Government House in Awka in protest over what they called ‘hijack of the community and undue exploitation of the people’ by some cabals in the community. The protesters also bore placards bearing various inscriptions that indicted the Deputy majority leader of the State House of Assembly, Hon Emeka Aforka of embezzlement, high-handedness and imposition of leadership on the community. They proceeded from the government house down to the State House of Assembly Complex, Awka, chanting protest songs and calling on the state government to…
Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHCDA) has kicked off Sub-National Immunisation Plus Days (SIPDs), in collaboration with partner agencies in the state. The event, commenced from November 28 to end on December 1. On Monday, health workers were seen at designated places, administering Oral Polio Vaccines to children, although very poor turnout was witnessed in some areas visited. The places include Public Health Facilities, Churches, Mosque, Markets, Schools, Motor Parks, Village Squares among others. It will be recalled that the World Health Organisation had on the 25th of August, certified Nigeria as ‘Polio free’. Speaking with TNC Correspondent, the…
The Federal Road Safety Corps says it will carry out robust traffic management and control activities at places with heavy vehicular movements to ease traffic across parts of Anambra State this Christmas season. The State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Andrew Kumapayi disclosed this in an exclusive interview with TNC correspondent in Awka on their Ember Months preparations. Parts of Anambra State such as Bridgehead, Upper Iweka area, Owerri Road axis all in Onitsha, as well as other cities like Ekwulobia, Awka and Nnewi, are known for heavy gridlock during festive periods. This is largely as a result of an…
A heavy explosion at a Mechanic Workshop at New Road Toll Gate Ogbunike, in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Saturday resulted in the death of a male adult, identified as Richard. The explosion, according to a motor mechanic whose workshop is close-by who preferred not to be mentioned, was heard at about 2:30pm. “When we ran out, after the noise had died down, we saw Richard burnt severely by the explosion. We then contacted people around who helped us take him to the hospital,” he said. Confirming the incident, the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer,…
Anambra State Government has said it may not be able to construct the earlier proposed sporting arena in all 181 communities of the state due to what it called current realities. Governor Willie Obiano had in the 2020 budget, proposed the sum of five million naira for each community in the state, for the initiative, aimed at developing grassroots sports. However, while speaking with TNC correspondent in Awka on Saturday, the Chairman, Anambra State Sports Development Commission, Tony Oli revealed that the State Government’s initial plan to construct sporting arena in every community to complement the State’s stadia has been…
No fewer than 80 people lost their lives through road accidents within Enugu State between January and October this year says a top official of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The Sector Commander of FRSC Enugu State Command, Mr Kalu Ogbonnaya, revealed this at the flag-off of the “FRSC 2020 Ember Months Safety Campaign in Enugu State’’ in Enugu on Thursday. Ogbonnaya also said that from January to October, 2020; 93 Road Traffic Crashes (RTC) had been recorded out of which 688 people were injured. According to him, in Enugu State in 2019; there were 171 cases of RTC out…
The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says that the renewed partnership with the Nigerian Police will help to increase its level of enforcement activities in the country. The Director-General of SON, Mallam Farouk Salim, made this known on Wednesday when he paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Ahmad Abdurrahman, in Enugu. Salim said the existing cooperation between the Agency and the police had lasted for over 50 years, adding that the time has come to re-enforce the partnership for the greater benefit of the country in checking sub-standard goods. He noted that with…
Bayelsa State Police Command says it has identified and taken into custody the patrol team allegedly responsible for the unprovoked attack on innocent women at the Tombia-Etegwe roundabout, Yenagoa. The unfortunate incident occurred at the popular Tombia-Etegwe roundabout on 24 November, 2020, when the patrol team was stuck in a traffic gridlock and one of the Police officers in a bid to clear the gridlock accidentally fired a shot and the bullet injured three women. The victims, Alice Azaghene aged 17 years, Mrs Ebinipiri Onojamadu aged 46 years, and Madufuro Blessing aged 32 years, were taken to a Hospital in…
The earlier postponed meeting between Leaders of the South-South geopolitical zone and the Nigerian Government delegation, on Tuesday eventually happened, with the zone calling for restructuring, true federalism and devolution of powers to the federating zones in Nigeria. The consultative meeting involved a Federal Government delegation led by the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari and governors, ministers and other stakeholders from the South-South region and took place at Government House, Port Harcourt. Presenting the region’s demands, the Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum and Governor of Delta, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, maintained that the nation was not…
