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Anambra State

Igbo lady describes Onitsha fire outbreaks as terrorist attacks aimed at Igbo businesses

Chocomilo Oct 18, 2019 0

Repeated fire outbreaks in Onitsha, Anambra State which resulted into loss of lives and properties worth millions of naira have attracted reactions and commiseration message from prominent and average citizens of Nigeria. As many Nigerians react on the tragic incident, one Igbo lady has described the repeated fire outbreaks in Onitsha as a…

Rodents take over 5,000 abandoned shops in Anambra market

Chocomilo Oct 15, 2019 0

Rodents and snakes have overtaken no fewer than 5,000 lock up shops as a result of years of abandonment by their respective owners at the Alaba International market situated in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra state. These…

Police rescue nine kidnapped children in Kano

Chocomilo Oct 12, 2019 0

Nine children reportedly kidnapped at different locations in Kano and moved down to Anambra state by their abductors have been rescued by the Kano State Police Command. The Kano State Commissioner of Police disclosed that a total of 124…

PDP governors shun meeting in Anambra

Chocomilo Sep 16, 2019 0

The four Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors in the Southeast – Emeka Ihedioha (Imo); Dave Umahi (Ebonyi); Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu) – did not attend Sunday’s zonal meeting in Anambra State. The meeting,…

Ten dead, many injured in Anambra accident

Chocomilo Sep 5, 2019 0

Tragedy struck in Anambra community as ten people died and many were injured in a fatal accident. The accident occured near Agulu Lake in Aniocha Local Government of Anambra State. Governor Willie Obiano, who visited the scene,…

PHOTOS: Police seize 150 handsets from car snatchers in Anambra

Chocomilo Aug 29, 2019 0

Three suspected car snatchers have been arrested by Anambra state police command in Anambra and Delta states. In a statement signed and released by the Police Public Relation Officer in the state, Haruna Mohammed disclosed that 150…

PHOTOS: Woman who allegedly stole indomie from orphanage home chained and paraded

Chocomilo Aug 28, 2019 0

It was a bad day for a woman who went into an orphanage home owned by a church in Anambra state to steal and got caught by some dwellers of the community. She was caught and paraded in chains after she allegedly stole some items like…

Anambra pastor stabs mother to death

Chocomilo Aug 28, 2019 0

Mrs. Grace Anaka, a mother of one of new generation churches pastor has been reportedly stabbed by his son, Nwabueze Anaka in Ifite Oraifite community of Ekwusigo local government area in Anambra State in the early hours of Tuesday, August…

7-year-old boy from Ogun State recovered in Anambra 2-years after he was sold for N1.05m

Chocomilo Aug 19, 2019 0

A 7-year-old boy, Joshua Joseph who was declared missing by his parents in Ijebu-Ode area of Ogun state in 2017, has been found with one Blessing Ozor who reportedly paid N1.05m for his adoption. The adopted mother of the boy renamed…

Three-storey building razed in Anambra gas explosion

Chocomilo Aug 15, 2019 0

Tragedy struck in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra as a section of a twin three-storey building caught fire at Emenike/Ezeugo road junction, Okpoko. The inferno said to have been ignited by gas cooker, started around 8pm in one of…

Popular pastor denies attempt to walk on River Niger on August 19

Chocomilo Aug 9, 2019 0

Prophet Emeka Odumeje, the Anambra-based Pastor that made headlines over claims of replicating one of Jesus' miracles by walking on the River Niger on August 19, has denied boasting of such. It was reported that the General Overseer of…

PHOTOS: Police detectives arrest two young men for generation of fake bank alerts

Chocomilo Aug 7, 2019 0

Two notorious fraudsters have been apprehended by the Anambra State Police Command for defrauding traders with fake bank alerts. This was contained in a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Haruna…

UPDATED: Five Dead As Cults Clash In Anambra (See Photos)

Chocomilo Aug 6, 2019 0

No fewer than five people were killed in a rival cults-clash at Idemili - North and Oyi Areas of Anambra State on Friday, August 4th. WITHIN NIGERIA had earlier reported that there are insinuations that there is disagreement among the…

Anambra Police arrest five armed robbers, recover stolen vehicle

Chocomilo Aug 6, 2019 0

Five members of an armed robbery gang have been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command and a stolen vehicle was recovered in the course of arrest. The Police Public Relation Officer of the state, SP Haruna Mohammed confirmed the…

ICRC director discloses states that may get dry ports

Chocomilo Aug 3, 2019 0

The Federal Government of Nigeria is considering the establishment of more dry ports across the country to enhance ports productivity. This was made known to public by the director-general of the Infrastructural Concession Regulatory…

Police arrest three men for allegedly assaulting EEDC staff

Chocomilo Aug 1, 2019 0

Three men have been arrested by officials of the Nigerian Police for assaulting staff of the Enugu Electricity Distribution PLC in the course of discharging their duties in Nkpor Area of Anambra State. This was made known to the public…

Man assaults EEDC staff after being served an outrageous electricity bill In Anambra State

Ola A Aug 1, 2019 0

A yet-to-be identified man was spotted in a viral video locking in and assaulting some Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) staff over move to disconnect his apartment from the power grid. The man's anger reportedly stemmed…

Police arrest four, recover N.4m in ‘one chance’ robbery

Chocomilo Aug 1, 2019 0

Anambra State Police Command have arrrested two women in Nkwelle Ezunaka, Oyi local government area of Anambra state for allegedly robbing a lady of #400,000. The victim, Nwanye Philomina was picked by the suspects together with their…

Tragedy in Onitsha as two die, others injured in trailer accident

Chocomilo Jul 25, 2019 0

Tragedy struck in Onitsha as two people confirmed dead in a trailer accident in Anambra State Haruna Mohammed, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state confirmed the incident to newsmen that four people had been hospitalised…

Police charge woman for inserting pepper into 12-year-old home help’s private parts

Chocomilo Jul 24, 2019 0

Charity Effiong has been charged for allegedly manhandling her househelp (name withheld) by the Anambra State Police Command. Charity, woman and mother allegedly inserted pepper into the private part of her househelp over an allegation…

Rats ate deceased baby’s ear at Anambra hospital–Police

Chocomilo Jul 22, 2019 0

A police report has cleared the mystery surrounding a baby ’s missing ear at the Victory Children ’ s Hospital , Onitsha , Anambra State. The report , which was sighted by our correspondent on Sunday, exonerated the hospital and its…

Police nab suspected female robber with gun in Anambra

Chocomilo Jul 20, 2019 0

A 20-year-old woman, Ifeoma Joy was arrested by Anambra State Police Command over alleged cases of robbery in Eziowelle, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Police Public Relation Officer, Haruna Mohammed who…

Young man electrocuted in Anambra

Chocomilo Jul 20, 2019 0

A middle-aged man identified as Nduka Emeziagbala, died on Friday, at Enugwu-Aged community in Anambra in circumstances suspected to be electrocution. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered on Saturday that the incident occurred while…

Photo: Police nab notorious female armed robber terrorising Anambra community

Chocomilo Jul 19, 2019 0

A female armed robber and her accomplice, who have been terrorising Abatete community with robberies and other heinous crimes were nabbed by the Anambra State Police Command on Thursday. Parading the suspects, spokesperson of the…

Man, friend kill rival over girlfriend in Anambra

Chocomilo Jul 19, 2019 0

Chinedu Okoye was allegedly killed by two men on Friday in Ogidi, Demili North Local Government Area of Anambra State over girlfriend. The names of the suspects were given as Dubem Okeke, 28, and Okechukwu Okafor, 37. A source, who…

Man Sells His Three-Day-Old Baby Boy For N150,000 In Anambra State

Ola A Jun 25, 2019 0

A 27-year-old man, identified as Chukwuma Enemuo has allegedly sold his three-day-old baby boy for N150,000 in Anambra State, Punch has reported. It was gathered that the baby was his first child. The incident occurred in Ozubulu in…

Beautiful photos of fully air-conditioned keke Napep found in Anambra state makes round on social…

Ngere Ify Davies May 12, 2019 0

To ease of human movement, comfort of the passengers plays a major role. This sure has made a business man put his money in conducive keke business.

Deaf Man Weds Deaf Woman In Anambra State (Photos)

Ngere Ify Davies Apr 29, 2019 0

Governor Willie Obiano says his administration will continue to give priority to persons living with Disabilities in Anambra State. The governor gave this assurance at the wedding of Mr Ezemba Ndubueze and Udousoro Comfort both of whom…

Suspected Vikings Cultist Set Ablaze With Family At Their Shrine In Anambra

Ngere Ify Davies Apr 25, 2019 0

A suspected cultist, Ifeanyichukwu Ikechukwu, aka Otalikpukpu, his wife and son were set ablaze while they were in their shrine at Akpom village, Umudioka community, Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that…

Anambra’s Ozubulu Indigines at war in South Africa, man alleges as he shares video of 2…

Aanu Damilare Apr 12, 2019 0

Ozubulu Indigines from Anambra State are allegedly killing themselves in South Africa