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Gunmen Kill Catholic Priest in Anambra

Gunmen Kill Catholic Priest in Anambra

Rev. Fr. Tobias Okonkwo, a cleric with the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, has been gunned down in Anambra State by yet-to-be-identified gunmen.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the …

Metal Scrap Dealers Create Deathtrap on Popular Anambra Road

Metal Scrap Dealers Create Deathtrap on Popular Anambra Road

What could be best described as a deathtrap has been created along the popular Arthur Eze Avenue in Awka, the capital city of Anambra State, following the stealing of a large manhole cover at the centre of the road by suspected metal scrap dealers.

The spot, which had reportedly trapped no …

Izunna Okafor Wins Best Investigative Journalist of the Year, Literary Advocate of the Year 2024

Izunna Okafor Wins Best Investigative Journalist of the Year, Literary Advocate of the Year 2024

Anambra journalist and writer, Izunna Okafor, has bagged double laurels as the Best Investigative Journalist of the Year 2024 and Literary Advocate of the Year 2024.

The awards, which were presented on Sunday and Monday arrived as Okafor's 39th and 40th awards respectively in the journalism and literary fields.

The 39th laurel …

Court Reinstates Izuchukwu Ejikeme as UNIZIK 30th SUG President

Court Reinstates Izuchukwu Ejikeme as UNIZIK 30th SUG President

The authorities of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, have reinstated Comrade Izuchukwu Ejikeme Francis as the President of the 30th Students' Union Government (SUG) of the institution.

This was disclosed in a memo made available to newsmen over the weekend, highlighting the 6-point orders and declarations of the SUG …

ANCISRO Commends Anambra-born World Champion, Nwajagu

ANCISRO Commends Anambra-born World Champion, Nwajagu

For distinguishing himself in an era when many young people engage in crimes and other vices, Chinemerem Samuel Nwajagu has won the commendation of Anambra State Civic and Social Reformation Office (ANCISRO).

The organisation identifies Mr. Nwajagu as an exemplary Anambra youth who typifies the core values of the state. 

ANCISRO praises …

In Anambra, Zobis Cables Boss Puts Smile on Faces Of Many Ahead Yuletide

In Anambra, Zobis Cables Boss Puts Smile on Faces Of Many Ahead Yuletide

In the spirit of the festive season and as a show of gratitude for their relentless support, Anambra industrialist and Chief Executive Officer of Zobis Electrical Wires and Cables Limited, Engr. John Ezeobi, has distributed over 2,000 bags of rice to his staff, loyal customers, and residents of Okoti and …