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The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has stated that 1,844 inmates escaped following the attack on its custodial centre in Owerri, the Imo State capital. According to a statement by NCoS spokesman, Francis Enobore, the yet to be identified gunmen had stormed the facility in the early hours of Monday 5th April 2021, gained entrance into the yard by using explosives to blast the administrative block open. The statement however stated that 35 inmates refused to escape while others fled. A comprehensive investigation into the incident has been ordered by the Acting Controller-General of Corrections, John Mrabure. This is to be carried out in conjunction with other security agencies. Enobore’s statement reads: “The Owerri Custodial Centre in Imo State has been attacked by unknown gunmen and forcefully released a total of 1,844 inmates in custody. “The attackers who stormed the facility at about 0215hrs on Monday 5th April, 2021, gained entrance into the yard by using explosives to blast

Valentine Ozigbo, the immediate past President and Group CEO of Transcorp Plc, on Sunday, April 4, 2021, graced the wedding of Larry Okechukwu Maduagwu and Vanessa Nneamaka Onwughalu.  The bride, Vanessa, is the daughter of Chief Ven Onwughalu, a successful business mogul and Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, a veteran banker. The groom, Larry, is the son of Hon. Rita Maduagwu, the immediate past Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly.  Ozigbo, a leading governorship aspirant in Anambra State, congratulated the couple on their wedding, praying for the union to be the start of a new chapter of great things in their lives.   “Marriage is an institution that is ordained by God. I’ve been on this journey for over 18 years and I must say, it has been a huge blessing," the respected business leader said. "So, I wish Larry, and his lovely bride, Vanessa the grace to love each other and overcome all trials that may come their way," Ozigbo said. “I wish you good luck as you begin thi

  ~ Commends Chico Group Boss For Constructing 10.761km Road In Adazi* The Anambra South Senator and National Leader of Young Progressives Party (YPP), Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, on Sunday, maintained that no sustainable development will be achieved in Anambra State if the state government fails to construct standard roads across various communities in the state. The Senator expressed his position during the commissioning of a 10.761km road network single handedly built across Adazi communities in Anaocha Local Government Area of the State by the Chief Executive Officer of Chico Group, Chief Chinedu Benson Madubuko (Chinechendo Ezeani na Adazi-Ani). According to the Senator,  businesses will thrive if roads linking various communities of the state receive prompt and regular attention from the state government.  Speaking further on the importance of quality roads in economic development, the Anambra South Senator said that more local and international investors will be attracted to the s

Nawfia community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra state, has crowned Prof Shadrach Moguluwa as their new traditional ruler.  He was coronated on Friday, April 2, 2021, after a free and fair election held in the full glare of community on Friday, March 26, to select a candidate to the throne. The new monarch replaced fomer Igwe Chijioke Nwankwo, who was removed by Anambra State government under controversial circumstances.  Speaking at the ceremony, the President General of the town, Sir Nathan Enemuo,  urged the new monarch to unite every section of the community, and ensure that the town enjoyed peace throughout his reign as king. "You're elected and crowned as traditional ruler, because, there was leadership vacuum; which nature abhors. Now that you have mounted the saddle, do everything within your power to ensure that the peace, which hitherto eluded the community for long, is restored," Enemuo said. The new monarch, while speaking to newsmen promised to re

Valentine Ozigbo, a Nigerian business mogul and philanthropist, has encouraged Christians to adopt a lifestyle of compassion, forgiveness, and selfless sacrifice as they mark Easter Sunday, the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  In a statement issued on Sunday, April 4, 2021, from his country home in Amesi, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, Mr Ozigbo enjoined the entire Christian community to emulate Christ who “paid the ultimate price so that we may live life abundantly”.  According to Ozigbo, the Easter season calls for solemn reflection among believers. Quoting from the scriptures, he called for more compassionate living and noted that forgiveness is one of the most powerful acts of love.  “The Easter period is a celebration of the love that Jesus Christ showed to us. ‘Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends,’ the Master said before he made the ultimate sacrifice on the Cross that we might be forgiven of our sins and ha

Announces Thank You And Declaration Tour. Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, stated this earlier today, in his goodwill message to Anambrarians as they celebrate the significant date of great essence in the Christian calendar. He affirmed that Easter denotes the redemption of mankind and gives Christians renewed hope of life and belief in God. Senator Ubah also proclaimed that "A New Anambra Of Our Dreams Is Possible".  In his words: "The washing away of our sins, restoration of innocence and joy brought to us through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, makes it an extremely paramount Christian festival, and one celebrated with the greatest joy. " "For Christians all over the world, the knowledge of the truth that Jesus died to pay the penalty of death that we deserve for our sins and rose with a glorified body, gaining victory over death and the grave is the foundation upon which the  Christian faith was built,", he said.  As a devout Christian, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah bel