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‘Choka Malli’ slips out of country before travel ban

By Norman Palihawadane The CID recently found that former SLPP Deputy Minister Premalal Jayasekara, better known as ‘Choka Malli’, had left for Thailand when the Supreme Court imposed an overseas…

  • Former SLPP Deputy Minister Choka Malli fled to Thailand on August 31
  • Travel ban imposed after Supreme Court ordered his appearance on October 21
  • Dodangoda’s wife appealed the Supreme Court to reconsider acquittal

ANAMBRA: A STATE’S CHEQUERED JOURNEY

What is today known as Anambra State used to co-exist with Enugu State as one state, with Enugu as its capital. But as the agitation for the creation of more

  • Anambra State split from Enugu in 1991
  • Home to Onitsha main market, largest in West Africa
  • Experienced poor governance and leadership changes

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