Primary Election: Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna Begins Thank-You Tour, Hosts NDC Nnewichi Ward 1 Members, Hails Their Support

  By Ijeoma John, Nnewi Frontline House of Representatives aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna, has commenced a constituency-wide appreciation tour aimed at personally thanking party members and supporters who stood firmly behind him during the recently concluded party primaries. The first…

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Ohaneze Ndị Igbo, Obiano, Scholars Re-Echo Calls for Igbo Language Revival, National Inclusion, Others at 12th F.C. Ogbalu Memorial Lecture

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka The future of the Igbo nation, the preservation of Igbo cultural heritage, the quest for equitable participation in Nigeria’s governance, and the enduring legacies of foremost Igbo linguist and cultural icon, late Chief Dr. Frederick Chidozie Ogbalu, took centre stage and dominated discourse on Tuesday as Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,…

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What Can ₦16.6 Billion Do for the South-East??

  By Dr. Nelson Omenugha (nomenugha@gmail.com) INTRODUCTION The South-East remains Nigeria’s most entrepreneurial region and one of the country’s strongest engines of economic activity. Although it occupies less than three per cent of Nigeria’s landmass, the region is home to some of the nation’s largest commercial clusters, manufacturing centres, technology hubs, and trading networks. Cities…

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Be Empathic to Customers, Work with Passion, Invest in Yourself, Let’s Grow Together — FirstPower MD Charges New Intakes

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited, Engr. Okechukwu Okafor, on Tuesday formally welcomed the company’s newly recruited staff, charging them to be customer-focused, uphold integrity, embrace continuous self-development and contribute meaningfully to the company’s growth and transformation. Addressing the new intakes during an…

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FirstPower Kicks-off Strategic Visits to Top MD Customers, Begins with Rotic Winners Ltd., Reaffirms Commitment to Service Improvement

  By Izunna Okafor, Akwa  FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited, on Tuesday, commenced strategic visits to its top Maximum Demand (MD) customers as part of efforts to deepen customer engagement, strengthen partnerships and enhance service delivery, beginning with a visit to Rotic Winners Limited, a leading recycling and manufacturing company based in Awka, Anambra State….

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FirstPower Hosts AIRS, Explores Synergy to Enhance Tax Administration in Anambra

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited on Tuesday received a delegation from the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) at the company’s headquarters in Awka, as both organisations explored areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening tax compliance and institutional partnership. The AIRS delegation, led by its Executive Chairman,…

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FirstPower Invites Customers to Stakeholders Engagement for Nnewi District

PUBLIC NOTICE FIRSTPOWER INVITES CUSTOMERS TO STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT FOR NNEWI DISTRICT June 10, 2026 The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FirstPower) warmly invites its esteemed customers, community leaders, stakeholders, and members of the public to her 2026 Stakeholders Engagement Meeting, scheduled to hold on Thursday, June 11, 2026, for customers within the Nnewi…

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In Anambra, Vigilante Commander Allegedly Hides 13-Year-Old Girl in His House, Converts Her to S3x Toy, Joins Her Family in Searching for Her (Video)

  Tension is mounting in Nanka community, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, following the arrest of a high-ranking vigilante official over the alleged abduction and serial defilement of a 13-year-old schoolgirl. The suspect, Chimuche Onyeanuna, who serves as the Second-in-Command of the Nanka Vigilante Group, is currently being held in a secret…

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Reactions as Another Storey Building Collapses in Anambra (Video)

By Izunna Okafor, Awka Another major building collapse has been recorded in Anambra State, this time involving a one-storey commercial building housing eight shops at Ikenga, Ogidi in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night during a heavy downpour, affected a structure located along the Onitsha–Awka–Enugu Expressway…

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In Anambra, Gov. Soludo Reacts as 8 Pastors Land in Prison Over Alleged Fake Miracles, Fake Signs & Wonders, Religious Fraud (Video)

By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Government has intensified its campaign against alleged religious fraud as a High Court sitting in Awka on Friday ordered the remand of eight clerics accused of staging fake miracles with hired actors to deceive worshippers and obtain money under false pretences. The defendants, who were arraigned in separate…

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