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Reports say Multi-million naira worth of goods have been destroyed by fire in some shops at Ogbo Osisi Bridgehead Market in Onitsha, Anambra State. According to the Chairman, Bridgehead Markets Amalgamated Traders Association, Chinedu Ezekwike, the fire, started at one of the shops and then spread rapidly to others due to the highly combustible materials. Ezekwike said the fire ignited as a result of some sparks from smoothing machines used in […]

Anambra State government has urged residents to shun the sit-at-home protest. A statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information, Paul Nwosu, stated that the attention of the state government has been drawn to the announcement which he described as wicked, and unnecessarily punitive. The statement called on people of the state to disregard the order and go about their normal businesses and daily activities peacefully. It, therefore, urged the […]

Residents of AREA L World Bank New Owerri, Imo State have decried the poor state of roads in the area. In an interview with Boss Radio News, a resident, Uche Ndughara, expresses displeasure over the state of the road. Ndughara called on the state government and concerned authorities to intervene.

World Aids day is a global awareness campaign that focuses on the sensitization on aids and is marked annually on December 1st. In an interview with Boss Radio News, a Medical Practitioner, Ikechi Ohale, speaks on the theme of this year’s commemoration “Equalize”. Dr. Ohale calls for the amendment of policy to enable people living with aids remain equal in the society.

Public Institutions in Owerri Zone, under the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has announced plans to hold protest rally over the pro rata payment by the federal government. Chairperson of ASUU in Federal University of Technology Owerri, Chinedu Ihejirika made this known in an interview with Boss Radio News. Speaking further, Dr. Ihejirika, highlights the aim of the protest rally. The Chairperson calls on well meaning Nigerians to support […]

In light of the recent attacks on offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission across the country, Imolites have suggested measures to ensure violent free elections in 2023. In an interview with Boss Radio Correspondent, a civil servant, Charles Ogbonna, calls for the provision of a bimodal accreditation system. Also Speaking, an Academia, Joseph Ngene, harps on the need for the security improvement in Nigeria. Franklin Chijekwu has this to […]

Imo State Police Command has warned officers against illegal checking of phones, laptops and tinted glasses of vehicles. The State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Barde, gave the warning in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, Michael Abattam. The statement noted that the prohibition has become necessary following series of complaints the command has received from members of the public. It, however, advised youths to ensure that they respect the rule […]

Anambra state Governor, Chukwuma Soludo has commiserated with victims of the fire outbreak that gutted parts of  Kano Street behind Main Market, Onitsha. Soludo made this known in a statement issued by his press secretary, Chris Aburime. The statement expressed sadness over the incident that left shops and goods razed with attendant huge losses, urging those affected to remain strong and resolute in the face of the extreme loss. It assured that […]

Reports say a fire outbreak has razed two blocks of shops at the Kano Street section of the Main Market in Onitsha, Anambra State. Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, assured that the situation was under control, noting that goods worth millions of naira has been affected. Ikenga revealed that preliminary information showed that the cause of the fire was as a […]