Tag: Awka
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IPOB declares ‘no more sit at home’ in South East
Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) has abrogated its sit at home directive in South East Nigeria, saying the development is to embrace peace negotiations organised by the Anambra government. According to reports on Saturday from Awka that IPOB yielded to the appeal by the Anambra Government and Traditional rulers to pave the way
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That Dirty Slap at Awka – By Hope Eghagha
Last week, the otherwise serene but joyful, smooth transition of power in Anambra State was marred by an ugly, shameful brawl between two high profile, supposedly dignified women of Igbo extraction. It turned out that were anything but dignified and noble. Highly placed persons who throw decorum to the wind in a public space simply…
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Cultists raid funeral in Anambra
Police in Anambra have confirmed Saturday’s violent attack at a funeral at Ebenebe community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra by suspected cultists.
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Over 100 retired LG health workers protest poor pensions in Awka
Over 100 retired LG health workers protest poor pensions in Awka
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A visit to Awka – Hope Eghagha
By Hope Eghagha Last week, I visited Awka as one of the speakers in the Emeka Anyaoku Lecture on Good Governance which celebrated a decade of commitment to the legacy of the Commonwealth icon in Awka, Anambra State capital. I had attended two previous outings as a representative of my boss at the time Governor…
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Many feared killed as gunmen attack INEC, police offices in Awka
Gunmen Sunday night attacked the Nigeria Police Divisional Station and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Awka, Anambra. It was gathered that the armed attackers came in three Hilux trucks at about 8pm on Sunday, 23 May. A witness who almost ran into the troubled area located in between the popular Ekwueme Square,…
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#EndSARS: Gov. Obiano sacks aide as protesters ground vehicular movement in Awka
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra on Thursday relived his Senior Special Assistant on Security, CSP James Nwafor, of his appointment, promising to secure freedom for all illegally detained suspects under custody of the defunct Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS). Obiano said this while addressing the mammoth crowd who thronged the Anambra Government House, Awka, as…
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Tragic! How hit-and-run driver killed woman in Awka
A yet to be identified woman was on Sunday killed by a hit-and-run driver in Awka. The accident occoured at about 11:05pm at Regina Caeli Junction on the Enugu-Onitsha expressway. According to Mr Andrew Kumapayi, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra, the accident left the woman dead instantly. Kumapayi…