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  A High Court judge, Justice Jude Obiora, sentenced Nwangwu to 11 months imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to charges related to promoting and involvement in "Oke Ite" (get-rich-quick ritual practices) and associated offenses. Some reports vary slightly on the sentence length (e.g., mentions of 2 years in certain outlets, possibly due to aggregated fines or adjustments), but the core elements align: imprisonment, destruction of the shrine, and additional orders. As part of the judgment, the court explicitly ordered the demolition of his Oba shrine, required Nwangwu to cease all "Oke Ite" practices upon release, make a public renunciation of such rituals, and serve as an ambassador for youth re-orientation against get-rich-quick schemes. A fine (reportedly up to N60 million in some accounts, later waived due to remorse and plea bargain) was also noted in variations. Immediately after the ruling, operatives from the state's Agunechemba security outfit—supervis...

  The Anambra State Government has announced a landmark agreement with traders of the Onitsha Main Market to commence the phased remodelling of the sprawling commercial hub. The initiative aims to restore the market's infrastructure, improve organisation, and position it as a modern, sustainable trading centre aligned with global standards. The breakthrough came after a high-level dialogue at the Light House in Awka, involving Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo and leaders from the Onitsha Main Market and adjoining markets. Rising from the meeting, both parties agreed to begin immediate reinvigoration efforts, with the remodelling to be executed in phases to minimise disruptions to ongoing commercial activities. Governor Soludo emphasised that the project is part of his administration's manifesto to deliver planned, sustainable markets and communities. He described the intervention as an "emergency" measure to address long-standing issues such as congestion, illegal str...