South East
Man butchers his 85-yo mother, two children to death
* Three critically injured children in hospital The Anambra State Police Command have arrested a 47-year-old man, Emeka Ezimadu, who alleged butchered his 85-year-old mother and his two children to death. The sad incident occurred in Nnewi north local government area for the state on Thursday. Eyewitnesses said Emeka, who…
Read More »EFCC arrest 22 ‘internet fraudsters’ in Owerri
The Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 22 male suspects for internet scam and other fraudulent acts. The suspects were picked up at various locations in Owerri, Imo State capital, on Wednesday. A statement by the EFCC said the suspects, aged from 21…
Read More »Cultists kill 4 persons in Ebonyi
Clash by rival cult groups have claimed four lives in Ebonyi state. The victims were killed in a clash at Onueke Ezza South Local Government Area of the state. Although the identities of the victims were not immediately known, it was gathered that cult clashes have become a regular occurrence…
Read More »Gunmen kill police inspector, wound 4 others in Abia
There is panic in Ohafia area of Abia State after rampaging gunmen attacked, killed a policeman and injured four others on Monday afternoon. Sources said the gunmen swooped on the policemen during a heavy downpour around Okagwe bus stop, and opened fire on them. “They were hiding from the rain…
Read More »Breaking: Many burnt to death as bus catches fire in Anambra
Many passengers were burnt beyond recognition when their vehicle went into flames along Ihiala – Onitsha road, Anambra State. The accident which involved a commercial bus was reportedly caused by overspeeding. The Nation learnt that the vehicle summersaulted severally following tyre burst, which led to the fire that led to…
Read More »Man cuts woman’s breast for ritual
Police in Anambra has arrested a man for stabbing a 26-year-old woman and attempting to remove her breasts for alleged ritual purposes. Ogbonna Nwankwo, 41, from Ihite town in Orumba south local government area, is being held on attempted murder charges after he stabbed his victim in the stomach in…
Read More »Unwanted pregnancy: Lady stabs lover to death in Anambra
25-year-old girl has stabbed her boyfriend to death over abortion bid in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State The spokesman for Anambra state police command SP Haruna Mohamed in a statement, while confirming the incident, said deceased had allegedly impregnated the suspect and had wanted an abortion…
Read More »Fire disaster looms in Aba market – traders warn
Abia Gov, Okezie Ikpeazu Traders at the Ekeoha shopping centre in Aba, Abia State have accused the state commissioner of Trade and Commissioner, Chief Cosmas Ndukwe and Chairman of the Traders Association, Mr Friday Dimiri, of extortion and indiscriminate erection of shops on open spaces at the market. In a…
Read More »Woman arrested for dumping own baby inside pit toilet
A 30-year old woman, Franca Udokwu has been arrested for allegedly dumping her newborn baby inside a pit toilet in Obuba Obofia Nkpor Community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The suspect was said to have dumped the baby inside the toilet in her room after delivery.…
Read More »Succession threat not in Ibo’s interest – IYA
The Igbo Youth Assembly (IYA) has advised various Igbo groups clamouring for secession from Nigeria to stop their agitation and embrace activities that sustain national unity and peace. The call was contained in a statement jointly signed by the President-General, Ifeanyi Nwaudunna and Secretary-General, Casmir Irekamba after their virtual general…
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Access Bank’s Onne Branch in Rivers State shut down over COVID-19
A local branch of Access Bank Nigeria Limited in Onne, Eleme Local Government Area …
