Onitsha Fire Outbreak: Anambra CP Visits Scene, Reveals Possible Cause, Sympathizes with Victims

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has visited the scene of the recent fire outbreak at the Plumbing Materials Market, Headbridge, Onitsha, where he commiserated with traders who suffered losses and assured them of the Command’s support as investigations continue into the cause of the incident. The…

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Firstpower Begins Investigation into Alleged N2.1 Million Levy on Amudo Community for Transformer Repair

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FirstPower) has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the allegation that the Company levied the sum of Two Million, One Hundred Thousand Naira (₦2.1 million) on residents of Amudo Community, Awka, Anambra State, for the repair of a vandalized transformer serving the area….

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JUST IN: Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna Bags Honorary Doctorate in Real Estate Management & Corporate Governance from EUA, France

From Ijeoma John, Nnewi Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna, a cerebral entrepreneur, real estate mogul, and influential grassroots leader, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Real Estate Management and Corporate Governance by the European-American University, France. The prestigious ceremony was held at the Ibis Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, and attracted an array of dignitaries, business leaders,…

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NAC UNIZIK Chapter Honours Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna for Industrial Excellence and Public Service

From Ijeoma John, Nnewi The Nnewi Academic Congress (NAC), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Chapter, has recognized Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna Lotanna, Chief Executive Officer of Palms Realty and Investment Limited, for his outstanding contributions to industrial development and public service. The honour was conferred during the Congress’ Industrial and Commercial Symposium, which also featured the inauguration of…

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In Anambra, 18-Year-Old Girl “Kidnaps Herself” to Extort N3.m from Parents, Arrested by Police

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has uncovered a case of self-kidnapping involving an 18-year-old girl who allegedly conspired with her boyfriend and others to extort millions of naira from her parents, in what could be described as one of several major breakthroughs recorded by the Command in ongoing investigations across…

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Uncertainty Trails Fate of Soludo’s Ex-Commissioners, Appointees Following Dissolution of First-Term Cabinet

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka The political atmosphere in Anambra State has become charged with uncertainty following the dissolution of the first-term Executive Council and other political appointments by Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, a development that has left the fate of many immediate-past commissioners, special advisers, and other aides unknown as the administration prepares to…

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Firstpower Begins Investigation into Alleged N2.1 Million Levy on Amudo Community for Transformer Repair

PRESS STATEMENT FIRSTPOWER BEGINS INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED N2.1 MILLION LEVY ON AMUDO COMMUNITY FOR TRANSFORMER REPAIR March 20, 2026 The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FirstPower) has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the allegation that the Company levied the sum of Two Million, One Hundred Thousand Naira (₦2.1 million) on residents of Amudo…

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