Survivor Shares Testimony as Security Agencies, Youths Mobilize Against Drug Abuse, Cultism in Anambra
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Security agencies in Anambra State have intensified collaborative efforts to combat cultism, drug abuse and other social vices among youths through sustained advocacy and community engagement. This formed the focus of a one-day youth summit organised by the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), Anaocha Chapter, which held over the weekend…
Anambra Govt Okays Over N121m for Containers as Temporary Accommodation for Security Personnel, Unveils 3 Events for Swearing-in
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has approved the release of ₦121,948,995.00 for the supply and installation of formatted 10 NR 40-foot containers across multiple locations in the state to serve as temporary accommodation for security personnel. The approval formed part of key resolutions reached at the Council’s second meeting…
Tummy Tummy Boss Nominated for 2026 Eminent Man of the Year Award
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Chief Dr. Chika C. Emenike (Ojichukwu), Chairman/CEO of Kotec Group and founder of the renowned Tummy Tummy Noodles brand, has been nominated as The Eminent Man of the Year 2026 in recognition of his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to industrial prominence. Born into modest circumstances and shaped by early…
Nigeria Being Constantly Ruled by Old People — Dr. Okeke-Ibezim
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A US-Based Nigerian Professor , Author and Psychologist, Dr. Mrs Felicia Ekwutosi Okeke-Ibezim has expressed concern over Nigerian people always electing old people as leaders. While she acknowledged the fact that old people have experience, nevertheless, the younger generation needs to be given a chance to govern in order to…
ARTMA Uncovers Real Causes of Fatal Agulu Hill Crash, Announces Preventive Measures
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA) has identified over-speeding and driver’s unfamiliarity with the Agulu Lake Hill terrain as the primary causes of the fatal road traffic crash that claimed multiple lives along the busy corridor on Friday evening. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ARTMA, Engr….
Catholic Priest Condemns Destruction of Okeite Pots at Akwa Ọkụkọ’s Shrine (Video)
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A Catholic priest, Angelo Chidi Unegbu, has expressed his views following the recent demolition and burning of the shrine belonging to convicted Anambra native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwa Ọkụkọ Tiwara Akị. Recall that the Oba-born celebrity native doctor, Akwa Ọkụkọ was convicted on Friday, with destruction of…
Anambra Judicial Service Commission Was A Bush When I Came On Board — Mbanaso
Barr. Stanley Mbanaso, the Executive Secretary of the Anambra State Judicial Service Commission has recalled with hindsight that the commission’s complex was a bush when he came on board in 2018. Mbanaso who spoke to a team of journalists at the commission’s conference hall on the metamorphosis and achievements of the commission under him, said…
19 Persons, 4 Vehicles Involve in Fatal Crash Near Agulu Lake, Drivers Flee
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State Sector Command, has confirmed the death of four persons and injuries to nine others following a fatal road traffic crash involving four vehicles near Agulu Lake along the Nanka–Agulu Road. The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, confirmed this to newsmen over the…
Obi Mobilizes Residents for Environmental Sanitation, Drainage Desilting Ahead of Rainy Season
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Idemili South Local Government Area has announced plans to carry out a comprehensive environmental sanitation and drainage desilting exercise across all communities within its jurisdiction as part of proactive efforts to mitigate flooding and promote a cleaner environment ahead of the rainy season. The Mayor of the Local Government,…
Breaking: Akwa Ọkụkọ to Be Made Ambassador, as Court Finally Delivers Judgement in His Case
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The long-detained popular Anambra native doctor, Mr. Chidozie Nwangwu (popularly known as Akwa Ọkụkọ Tiwara Akị) will be made an Ambassador of Youth Reorientation in months time upon completion of his jail term. This formed part of the conditions contained in a judgement delivered by Justice Jude Obiorah on Friday,…
