Tag: Anambra State
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Oko Poly Governing Council appoints Umeozor Ogochukwu as Registrar
The Governing Council, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State has approved the appointment of Mr. Umeozor Anthony Ogochukwu, as the substantive Registrar of the polytechnic. The approval, according to a statement by the Acting Public Relations Officer, Chijioke Ibeziako, was made at the council’s emergency meeting held on June 23.
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Man blows mother of two to death in Anambra over sanitation
A 30-year-old Anambra man, Ebube Oba, has allegedly murdered a 45-year-old mother of two, Uzoamaka Ekpe, after an argument. The incident happened on Saturday at Ugochukwu Lane, Nkpor Agu, Ogidi, in the Idemili North Local Government Area of the State. Mr Oba was said to have hit her in the chest and face with a…
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Five die in IPOB, unknown Gunmen clash in Anambra State
Five persons were killed during a confrontation with members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Anambra State on Friday. IPOB operatives were said to have carried the bodies of the gunmen in a Hilux van and fired some gunshots in the air as they drove towards the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway, recalled eye witnesses. The…
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Police rescue 35 underage girls from sex slavery in Anambra
Police in Anambra have rescued 35 teenagers aged between 14 years and 17 years who were allegedly being used as sex slaves. DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, police spokesman in Anambra said this in a statement issued in Awka on Wednesday.
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Why I fired 1,000 teachers in Anambra State – Gov Soludo
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra said that no fewer than 1,000 teachers in the state were relieved of their appointments with the state government because they were employed in a hazy manner. The governor stated that the affected persons thereby remained unqualified for the job.
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N71m fraud: Court sends 73-year-old to 24 years in prison
A Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State has sentenced a 73-year-old man identified as Anthony Abomeli to 24 years in prison. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Abomeli was sentenced to 24 years in prison by Justice Mojisola Dada, the presiding judge of the court.
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Gen. Madiebo: His contributions to nation-building a reference point in patriotism – Gov. Soludo
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state has expressed sadness over the death of Gen. Alexander Madiebo, who died on June 3 at the age of 90. Soludo reacting to his death, said that his contributions to nation-building and the development of his immediate environment remain strong reference points in patriotism and nationalism.
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EFCC declares disqualified PDP Senatorial aspirant wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Chukwumaeze Marcellinus Nzeribe, a former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria wanted. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Nzeribe was declared wanted on Monday in a notice released by Wilson Uwujaren, Head, Media and Publicity unit of the EFCC.
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Police foil attempt to burn radio station in Anambra
The Police Command in Anambra has confirmed an attack on the state-owned Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) early Monday morning.
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Peter Obi hovers over becoming president of Nigeria
Former Governor of Anambra State and Presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, has told critics that he is not desperate to become the president of Nigeria. He made it crystal clear that his interest is to see Nigeria work for the teeming youths and other Nigerians facing hardship across the country.