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Latest stories and reporting tagged Anambra State.
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Chief J. J. Ezeokafor and a Catholic Reverend Sister have safely returned home following their abduction in Awka, as Anambra security forces launch a massive multi-agency manhunt for the perpetrators.
The family of 72-year-old industrialist Sir Joseph Ezeokafor is facing a public crisis as his daughter attributes his 10-day abduction to her brother’s ostentatious social media presence. The dispute has revealed allegations of deep financial instability within the Jezco Group and escalating ransom demands.
The family of industrialist Sir Joseph Ezeokafor has raised an alarm over his safety as the businessman marks his seventh night in captivity without access to essential medication. Relatives have dismissed rumors of his release, stating that his abductors are yet to establish contact following his kidnapping at a prayer ground in Anambra.
A 27-year-old final-year student in Anambra State has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl lured under the guise of filming a comedy skit. The court issued a bench warrant for the convict after he failed to appear for the delivery of the judgment.
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested five suspects in connection with the murder of a community leader in Anambra State, who was allegedly incapacitated with a restricted veterinary sedative following a land dispute. The investigation highlights a conspiracy involving the misuse of controlled substances and a disagreement over N39 million in community development funds.
Twenty finalists from the Aguata Best Students Challenge have travelled to Kigali, Rwanda, for the 2026 Pan-African Boot Camp, where they will gain exposure to robotics, AI and digital storytelling. The trip has drawn praise online as a notable local government investment in education, innovation and youth development.
