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One Survives As Gunmen Wipe Out Family In Anambra
Tragedy struck in Anambra State as unidentified gunmen attacked a family of four, killing a mother and her two daughters, while the only son narrowly escaped with severe injuries.
The horrifying incident occurred at Oba community in Idemili South Local Government Area on Thursday, August 1, 2024, when the victims were ambushed by armed men suspected to be assassins or kidnappers.
The victims were identified as Mrs. Ngozi Nwafor, and her daughters Martha Ogochukwu and Uchenna Mary Nwafor.
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Their son, Mr. Ifeanyi Emmanuel Nwafor, miraculously survived but remains in critical condition at a hospital.
Eyewitnesses said the family was returning home when the gunmen suddenly opened fire on their vehicle, hitting all four occupants. Passersby and sympathizers reportedly rushed to the scene and conveyed the victims to Chibuenyim Hospital and Maternity, Oba, where doctors confirmed three dead on arrival.
Hospital records revealed that the victims were brought in around 11 p.m., and medical personnel issued separate death certificates citing multiple gunshot wounds as the cause of death.
The Nwafor family, natives of Ebiaji community in Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, had been residing in Anambra for several years.
The latest attack has left Ifeanyi Emmanuel as the sole surviving member of his immediate family, having lost his father years earlier.
Residents of the community have described the killings as “barbaric and heartbreaking,” calling on the authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice.
“We can’t sleep with our eyes closed anymore. These killings are becoming too frequent,” a local trader lamented.
Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command has launched an investigation into the incident.
Although no arrests have been made, the Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, has assured that the culprits will be tracked down.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, on Thursday visited Bauchi State for a closed-door meeting with Governor Bala Mohammed amid growing political realignments in the country.
Obi, who is also a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) opposition coalition, arrived at the Bauchi State Government House where he proceeded to a private meeting with the governor at the Presidential Lounge.
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The purpose of the visit was not immediately known as both politicians held discussions behind closed doors.
Details of the meeting remained undisclosed at the time of filing this report.
However, sources within the Government House suggested that the meeting may be connected to recent political developments and possible alignments ahead of future elections, though this could not be independently verified.
Both leaders are expected to brief journalists after the meeting concludes.
Governor Bala Mohammed, who serves as Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, has recently been at the center of political speculation regarding his party allegiance.
On March 31, he reportedly hinted at a possible political shift during a meeting with a delegation of the African Democratic Congress led by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, at the Government House in Bauchi.
However, his political engagements appeared to take a different turn shortly after, as he also hosted the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, alongside Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on April 1 at the same venue.
The latest meeting with Obi has further intensified speculation about ongoing political consultations and possible future alignments among key political actors.
President Bola Tinubu has requested the approval of the Senate for a fresh external borrowing of $516.33 million, in a move that is expected to further raise concerns over Nigeria’s growing debt profile.
The request was contained in a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and was read during plenary on Thursday at the National Assembly.
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According to the letter, the proposed loan is to be sourced from Deutsche Bank and will be used to finance a key infrastructure component under the government’s already approved borrowing programme—the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project, a major road corridor designed to enhance connectivity across the country.
President Tinubu, in the request, urged the Senate to give the proposal expedited consideration and approval, stressing the importance of the project to national infrastructure development and economic growth.
Following the reading of the letter, Senate President Akpabio referred the request to the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, directing the committee to examine the proposal and submit its report within one week.
The latest borrowing request comes amid ongoing national debates over Nigeria’s debt sustainability, as the federal government continues to rely on external loans to fund large-scale infrastructure projects.
A Kaduna State High Court has rejected the bail application filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, ordering that he remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) pending the determination of his trial.
The ruling was delivered by Justice D.H. Khobo, who held that the seriousness of the allegations against the former governor, as well as concerns over possible interference with ongoing investigations, made the grant of bail inappropriate at this stage.
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El-Rufai had approached the court seeking release on bail pending trial over a nine-count charge filed by the Federal Government through the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.
He argued that the offences were not capital in nature and that he posed no flight risk, citing his community ties, fixed residences, and willingness to cooperate with investigators.
He also told the court that he voluntarily returned to Nigeria to honour official invitations and challenged the validity of the charges, describing them as defective.
Additionally, he raised health concerns, requesting bail on medical grounds.
However, the prosecution opposed the application, insisting that the alleged offences were serious and economically damaging, with a likelihood that the defendant could interfere with witnesses and ongoing investigations.
In his ruling, Justice Khobo held that the gravity of the charges and the risk of interference outweighed the arguments for bail.
The court also ruled that insufficient medical evidence had been provided to justify release on health grounds.
The judge therefore ordered that El-Rufai remain in ICPC custody and directed that the trial proceed on an accelerated basis, fixing early hearing dates for the case.
The former governor will remain detained as proceedings continue in the high-profile corruption trial.
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