Senator Annie Okonkwo Is Dead

A former Senator who represented Anambra Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator Annie Okonkwo is dead.

He reportedly died in US after a long battle with a terminal illness.

A family member who spoke to KOKO TV NG via the telephone on condition of anonymity confirmed the news of his (Okonkwo) death.

Recall that the deceased who was a foremost industrialist recently celebrated his 63rd birthday on May 23, 2023.

In other news, A female passenger has been feared dead after suspected pirates hijacked two boats along the waterways of Rivers State on Monday.

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The passengers were said to be travelling from Abonema to Kula, both in the Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of the state, when the pirates struck mid-sea.

The maritime union workers said the boats were each carrying 12 passengers, most of whom jumped into the river in a bid to escape abduction.

Confirming the incident, the Chairman of the Nigeria Maritime Union Workers in Rivers State, Nigeria, Israel Pepple, expressed worry that attacks along the waterways have resurfaced.

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People said he was notified about the incident by some of his unit officials, who put calls through to him.

He stated, “My unit chairman in Abonnema and that of the Kula unit called to my attention that two of their boats were hijacked by pirates.

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