Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, laid siege at the Kogi Government Lodge, Asokoro, on Wednesday night in an attempt to forcefully arrest former Governor Yahaya Bello. A statement issued by Bello’s Director of Media, Ohiare Michael, said EFCC operatives were shooting sporadically. Michael, while condemning the attack, urged Nigerians to hold…
The Independent National Electoral Commission is set to begin the employment of more than 5,000 Bimodal Voter Accreditation Systems and other sensitive materials on Thursday (today) for the Edo State governorship election scheduled for Saturday. Sensitive materials, including ballot papers and result sheets, arrived in Edo State on Wednesday via Benin Airport and were transported…
With 41 gold, 27 silver , and 30 bronze medals totalling 98, Delta State has emerged the winner of the 8th edition of the National Youth Games ( NYG), tagged Asaba 2024. Latest update of proceedings released on Wednesday night showed that Lagos State has outpaced erstwhile second placed Edo State with a total medals…
No fewer than fifty thousand new direct jobs will soon been created in Anambra State, following the arrival of the Soulcity project in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the State. The Executive Director of Soulcity Integrated Resource LTD, Chief Nnamdi Nwokoye, disclosed this while speaking at the groundbreaking and unveiling of the new…
Anambra State House of Assembly has confirmed Dr. Law Mefor as the Commissioner-designate for Information following his nomination by Governor Chukwuma Soludo to replace Sir Paul Nwosu. Dr. Mefor’s confirmation came after a thorough screening during today’s plenary session, where he was found suitably qualified to serve in the Anambra State Government. Following the screening,…
Anambra State Contingent at the ongoing 8th edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) holding in Asaba on Tuesday, 17th September 2024 raked in four gold medals to create a new record of 9 Gold Medals surpassing their previous record of 7 Gold medals achieved during the 7th edition of the NYG held in 2023….
Senator Representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Dr Victor Umeh has described timely transmission of electoral results as critical to guaranteeing elections credibility and deepening Nigeria’s democracy. He said delay in election results transmission would only create room for all forms of manipulations. Umeh spoke at the weekend while addressing a youth group, Catch Them Young…
Professor Chukwuma Soludo, CFR,Governor of Anambra State, has approved the appointment of distinguished individuals to serve as members of the Anambra State Civil Service Commission. The move is part of the administration’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the state’s civil service system. The appointments are as follows: 1) Ezenwaka, Anthony Uchechukwu…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) chairmanship candidate for Njikoka Local Government has warmly received the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Batch B Stream 2 members, following the conclusion of their three-week orientation program. Hon. Anthony Otue, representing the chairman, extended a heartfelt welcome to the corps members, describing Anambra, particularly Njikoka, as peaceful and…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has revolutionized the education system, prioritizing quality and standard learning for children. In an exclusive interview at her office in Awka, Education Commissioner, Professor Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, praised Governor Soludo’s visionary approach, noting his academic background informs his understanding of education as the cornerstone of progress. “As a renowned academic,…
