AGS NEWS – The Anambra State Government through the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, has ordered a probe into the alleged murder of a woman by her pastor husband. The pastor identified as Elijah Emeka Ibeabuchi, has been accused … Continue reading Pastor accused of stabbing his wife to death in Anambra
AGS NEWS – The Commissioner for Youths Development in Anambra State, Patrick Aghamba, and his wife have reportedly been kidnapped. According to sources, the couple was traveling to Abuja on Friday when they were abducted, and the commissioner’s aide, ABK … Continue reading UPDATED: Anambra commissioner, wife kidnapped enroute Abuja
AGS NEWS – A female pedestrian was killed by a speeding driver along the Awka-Onitsha Expressway in Anambra on Friday night, May 31, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state. Mr. Adeoye Irelewuyi, Commander of the … Continue reading Hit and run driver kills woman in Anambra state
AGS NEWS – An escalating wave of violence between suspected rival cult groups in Awka, the capital of Anambra State, claimed another life late Tuesday. A middle-aged man known as “Nwanayoeze” was fatally shot near the Tricycle Park at the … Continue reading Another suspected cult killing in Anambra claims one life
AGS NEWS – The Anambra State Government has initiated an inquiry into the alleged killing of a 69-year-old widow, Ifeoma Philomena Ajuluchukwu, reportedly by her stepson. The State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Hon Ify Obinabo, revealed this in … Continue reading Widow allegedly beaten to death by stepson in Anambra
Jude Oguejiofor, the 2023 House of Representatives candidate from Anambra State, has been tragically killed by unknown gunmen. Oguejiofor, a lawyer hailing from Orsumoghu in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra, resided in Nnewi North Local Government Area. He contested … Continue reading Gunmen assassinate PDP house of representatives candidate in Anambra
A 22-year-old woman named Florence Vandi has tragically taken her own life by ingesting a toxic substance. Florence, a resident of Viniklang in the Girei Local Government Area, Michika LGA, committed suicide in response to the recent death of her … Continue reading 22 year old lady commits suicide after boyfriend’s death in Adamawa
Somadina Orji, a man hailing from Igboariam in Anambra State, reportedly murdered his mother, Mrs. Charity Orji, and his sister, Miss Ukamaka Orji, burying them in a shallow grave at their residence in Umuagu Inyi, Oji River Local Government area … Continue reading Man accused of killing his mother and sister and burying them in Enugu
The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended a syndicate of four individuals accused of specializing in the vandalization of armoured cables and electrical installations within the Awka metropolis. The arrest was made … Continue reading NSCDC arrest four suspects involved in cable vandalism in Anambra
In a coordinated effort between the Anambra State Government and the state police command, a successful operation was conducted to rescue two underaged girls and 18 other individuals who were being exploited for prostitution in a hotel located in Oba … Continue reading Anambra police rescue 20 girls in prostitution scheme
Oluchukwu Nwosu, a woman in Anambra State, has been apprehended for reportedly selling her three-month-old grandchild for N50,000. Chidinma Ikeanyionwu, the media aide to the state Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, revealed this in a press statement … Continue reading Woman arrested for selling grandchild for N50,000 in Anambra (pictures)
The Owners of Private Schools Association of Nigeria (OPSAN) has requested the Anambra State Government to reevaluate the various taxes and levies imposed by its agencies on private school proprietors. This plea was made by OPSAN’s National President, Prof Uzochukwu … Continue reading Anambra private school owners voice out over multiple taxation and illegal levies
A pastor belonging to an undisclosed Pentecostal Church in Nnewi, Anambra State, identified as Pastor Prosper Igboke, has tragically taken his own life by jumping from a two-story building in Nnewi. Sources in the area reveal that Igboke’s suicide was … Continue reading Pastor in Anambra takes his own life after being rejected by lover
Two individuals, Felicia Nwosu and Chinenye Nwosu, residents of Ndiowu in Anambra State’s Orumba North Local Government Area, have been presented to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Awka for reportedly forcefully taking custody of two underage children belonging to … Continue reading Women arrested for taking widow’s children into custody in Anambra
Anambra State Women and Social Welfare Commissioner, Hon. Ify Obinabo, has taken decisive action by shutting down the Arrow of God Community Children’s Home in Onitsha following allegations of illicit child adoption and trafficking. This intervention occurred on August 16, … Continue reading Anambra government shuts down arrow of God orphanage home amid illegal adoption allegations
A 33-year-old man, Chinedu Adim, has been apprehended on charges of severely beating his 8-year-old daughter to the point of unconsciousness in Awka, the capital of Anambra State. Adim, a tricycle operator from Lokpa in Abia State, claimed his wife … Continue reading Father accused of beating 8 year old daughter into coma in Anambra
Chidozie Nwangwu, a well-known native doctor from Anambra, widely known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki,” has revealed that he possessed the means to resist his abduction but consciously decided against it. Nwangwu was kidnapped and later released after being held captive … Continue reading Kidnapped Anambra native doctor claims he could have escaped if he wished to
A young woman named Miss Chinyere Awuda met a tragic end at a popular hotel in Awka, Anambra State. The incident occurred during a birthday party where friends were spraying money on the celebrant as he danced. The following morning, … Continue reading Young lady beaten to death in Anambra hotel
Troops from the 192 Battalion Nigerian Army operating within the 81 Division Area of Responsibility successfully intercepted an international ammunition smuggling syndicate. The operation, which took place on July 15, occurred along the Ajilete-Owode Road in Yewa North Local Government … Continue reading Soldiers intercept truck carrying gun bullets to Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest and detention of 11 suspects in various rape and defilement cases reported in the past week. According to the state police spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the arrests were made in different … Continue reading Anambra police arrest 11 suspects in one week for rape and defilement
A disturbing incident unfolded in Anambra State, where a woman named Nnaemaka Nwosu allegedly committed a horrifying act by setting a policewoman and her two children on fire. The tragic event occurred in the Nnokwa community of Idemili South Local … Continue reading Anambra woman sets policewoman and children ablaze
During a violent clash in Awka, the capital of Anambra State, two suspected cult members were reportedly killed. The incident occurred around 11 am at Ukwuoji Bus Stop along Zik’s Avenue. According to witnesses, a group of cultists stormed the … Continue reading Panic as cultists clash in Anambra
The residents of Anambra State faced difficulties in reaching their destinations as commercial transport operators raised fares by over 100% due to a fuel scarcity that affected major cities in the state. The price of petrol on the black market … Continue reading Commuters in Anambra cry out as fuel scarcity hits, causing disruptions
Motorists in Anambra State are facing severe gridlock due to a 40-ft container truck that overturned along the Mgbaemene section of the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway. The driver of the truck lost control, causing it to fall and block a significant portion … Continue reading Overturned container truck causes chaos in Anambra state
Women Rights Activists have organized a peaceful protest to denounce a disturbing widowhood tradition that involves forcing widows to drink the water used to wash the deceased’s corpse in the Atani community of Ọgbaru Local Government Area in Anambra State. … Continue reading Women’s rights activists rally against harmful widowhood practices in Anambra
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