Tag: Anambra
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Police burst 3-man gang in Anambra
The Police Command in Anambra has arrested three members of a dangerous gang alleged to have been involved in several cases of violent crimes in the past. The spokesperson of the command, Toochukwu Ikenga, said that the suspects were alleged to have been among criminals terrorising parts of the state. He stated that some of…
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Anambra election: 2Face Idibia urges youths to be agents of peace
Nigeria’s famous pop singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as ‘2baba’, has urged youths in Anambra to be agents of peace and shun violence during the Nov. 6 governorship poll in the state. Idibia made the call on Thursday in Awka at the ongoing “Vote Not Fight” campaign organised by the Catch Them Young Community Initiative…
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Police commissioner in Anambra urges collective action to check Farmers/Herdsmen crisis
Mr Tony Olofu, Commissioner of Police in Anambra, says he will adopt an all-inclusive policing approach to check herders/farmers crises. Olofu said this when he met with members of Anambra Herders/Farmers Committee in furtherance of his stakeholders’ engagement in Awka on Wednesday. DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, police spokesman in the state said in a statement that…
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Man dies in Anambra multiple crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra has confirmed that a man was killed in a road traffic accident involving three vehicles at Upper Iweka in Onitsha on Tuesday night. Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, FRSC State Commander in Anambra, confirmed the accident to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Awka. Irelewuyi said that…
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Multiple taxes: Petroleum dealers in Anambra threaten shutdown, gives 21 day ultimatum
Petroleum dealers in Anambra have threatened to shut down operations in 21 days over alleged government multiple levies and indebtedness. The operators under the aegis of NNPC Enugu Depot Community issued the warning in a communiqué issued after an all stakeholders’ meeting held in Awka on Tuesday. Members of the community included the Independent Petroleum…
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IPAC reiterates call on Obiano to conduct council poll in Anambra
The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Anambra has said there was no agreement between it and the Anambra Government over the non conduct of local government elections in the state. ALSO READ:Osinbajo an epitome of loyalty, says BATSV IPAC made the clarification when it renewed the call on Gov. Willie Obiano to conduct council…
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Former Anambra lawmaker advocates periodic farmers/herders meetings
Mr Peter Onuorah, former member, Anambra State House of Assembly, has advocated periodic town hall meetings between herders and their host communities in the South-East to check clashes in the area. ALSO READ:World Epilepsy Day: Neurologist urges FG to make funds available for researchers to find permanent cure Onuorah, who doubles as the President-General of…