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Following intelligence report,Police  operatives attached to Federal Special Anti robbery Squad (FSARS) Akwuzu have arrested a syndicate at Ire village, Ogidi in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State, On 12/1/2019 at about 4am. It was gathered that the suspects had on the 11/1/2019 allegedly robbed and killed one Ifeanyi Nwanga in ifite dunu at about 4:30 pm with a gun. The suspects are Chimezie Aronu 'm' aged 22 years, Uchenna Obiora 'm' aged 18 years and, Chibuike Omankwu 'm' aged 20 years. They however  confessed to the crime and also led the Police to the place where they hide the weapon used in perpetrating the dastardly act. Exhibit recovered from the suspects include one cut to size single barrel gun and one cartridge. The case is presently under investigation after which suspects would be charged to Court for prosecution.

Recently, a newly established mission hospital, Adol-Paul Specialist Hospital, Utuh, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, owned by The Redeemed Pillars of Fire Praying Ministry, Inc., has rolled out free medical treatment, where individuals suffering from one health problem or the other were diagnosed and treated free. The free medical outreach organized on Monday, January 7, 2019, was part of activities marking the official opening of the health facility. Our correspondent reports that over 1,000 cases of eye problems were diagnosed by optometrists, and free lenses were given to the patients. Other category of patients, who reportedly received free medicare during the outreach include those diagnosed of hepatitis A and B, elderly people with prostrate enlargement, as well as those with some other sicknesses, both communicable and noncommunicable diseases. In his remarks during the event, the founder of the hospital, Bishop Adol-Paul Obinwaogu, said the establishm

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the Police are supposed to be at the forefront in fighting crimes in the country, not the army. Buhari also noted that even though the idea of state Police is great, he does not buy it. He told Arise TV that “It may be more efficient, which was why I congratulated the governor of Lagos State (Akinwunmi Ambode) when he started the Lagos State Neighbourhood Corps. It’s a good initiative.” According to Buhari, “Lagos State is richer than the Federal Government. How many states are there that can pay salaries and you now ask them to go and form state Police? “And, do you know what can happen if you can’t feed the Police? Do you just give him uniform and a gun but can’t pay him salaries for six months? “It’s going to be a problem and I don’t want to be a part of it.” Also, he said: “I have a problem with the Police and I told them that, from my training and experience, the Police are supposed to be in the front line. “Now, Nigerians are seeing sold

In keeping to his promise to engage in issue-based campaigns for the 2019 governorship election, His Excellency Dr. Ikedi Ohakim, the immediate past Governor of Imo State and 2019 governorship candidate of Accord, will on Thursday, 10th January, 2019,  kick off his governorship campaign with a town hall meeting. The town hall meeting which is the first in a series will hold at the popular All Seasons Hotel, Owerri, at 10am prompt. Ohakim will during the town hall meeting unveil his comprehensive policy on health, which will be community driven with the appointment of a Surgeon General for the  state. Ohakim will also unveil his draft bill for the healthcare sector. Ohakim is saddened at the high mortality rate of about 39% and the dearth of healthcare facilities and services in the state as a result of deliberate actions and inactions of the present government since 2011. He is also saddened that the 19 general hospitals and 46 healthcare centers where all sold and the buyers strippe

It was a mecca of sorts yesterday, as Okwudili Ezenwankwo foundation held the 12th anniversary of its youth empowerment and poverty alleviation program at his country home in Nnaka. The event kick-started at about 9Am with athletic competition with members of various age grades,competing at Holy Trinity Parish field Nkwo Agu Nanka, before moving to Oka Agbiligba Hall for the empowerment and poverty alleviation program. Speaking at the occasion, the President of the Foundation Chief Dr Ezenwankwo Okwudili (Ikemba Orumba)  the APGA House of representatives candidate for Orumba North and South Federal Constituency for the 2019 General election thanked God for seeing him through in the journey of life. He welcomed his guests from across his constituency for finding time to grace the occasion, while calling for their unalloyed support to him in the fort coming election. He assured them of the dividends of democracy based on the fact that he has the capacity and what it takes to deliver

By Ada Ukpabia Christians have been assured that God is with His people always. The Parish Priest of St. Brigid's Catholic Church Nnarambia Ahiara, in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Rev. Fr. Pius Nwuzo stated this during the Thanksgiving Mass in honor of Fintan Ehioma, whom God saved from drowning in Okatankwo River when Mater Ecclesia Seminary Bus he took on an errand for the School plunged therein. "God wants his people to see life's challenges as stepping Stone instead of stumbling blocks. This will make ones focus to be unshaken." The Clergyman said, pointing out that those who trust in the Lord are as strong as Mount Zion which can never been shaken. He described the attributes of those who trust God to include; love and compassion towards others, adding that nobody who believes in God is ever allowed to be put shame. From the Mass Readings of the Day, Rev. Fr. Nwuzo identified that Bethlehem was a small City but God chose it to bear the