In a notable yet troubling decision, the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court recently granted bail of ₦10 million to each of the emaciated minors arrested during the #EndHunger demonstrations in August. Meanwhile, the Kuje Magistrates’ Court granted bail to Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives, assault, and threat to life,…
Governor Hope Uzodimma has announced the renaming of Imo International Conference Centre to honour the late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who was laid to rest on Friday, 1 November 2024, at his ancestral home in Atta, Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State. The facility, currently under construction in Owerri, will now be known as the…
Stakeholders from Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State have unanimously called for equity, fairness, and an all-inclusive approach ahead of the by-election to fill the vacant seat of the Anambra South Senatorial Zone in the National Assembly. It would be recalled that the Anambra South Senatorial Zone has stayed for more three months…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Amnesty International Nigeria have condemned the ongoing detention of minors involved in the August #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests. In August 2024, Nigerian youths took to the streets to protest against the hardships, hunger, and poor governance that have marked the current administration. Many were arrested by Nigerian security forces,…
The Anambra State Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Barr. Pauly Onyeka, has rated high the transformative efforts of Governor Chukwuma Soludo in facilitating multi-sectoral development across the state. Interacting with journalists in Awka on Thursday, the commissioner detailed various impactful initiatives, stressing that the government’s approach is rooted in strategic, inclusive, and sustainable development aimed at…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it will begin activities leading to the Anambra governorship election scheduled for 8th November, 2025 with the official notice of election on the 13th of November 2024. The Chairman of INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who disclosed this during his last quarterly consultative meeting with the media in Abuja,…
The burial ceremony of Late Engr. Uche Onyemere, National Treasurer of APGA, took place on October 31, 2024, in Afaraukwu, Umuahia. It was a solemn occasion that brought together members of the APGA National Working Committee (NWC), led by National Chairman Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, and the immediate past National Chairman, Ozonkpu Victor Ike Oye. Engr….
A first class traditional ruler in the South East region who doubles as Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty, Igwe Alfred Achebe, has called on governors from the zone to emulate the exemplary leadership style of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State. The revered traditional ruler made this call while delivering a keynote address at the…
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has approved a new Governing Board for the College of Education (Technical) Lafiagi. The board comprises Mallam Hanafi Oladimeji Bello (Chairman, Ilorin West); Mohammed Amudat Toyin (Moro); Hajia Memuna Bona Abdullahi (Baruten); Ibitoye Joseph Onadele (Isin); Awelewa Christiana Abisade (Ekiti); and Azeez Olayinka Kolawole (Asa).
…Urges Women To Embrace Healthy Living As The Team Arrives Idemili North. The Idemili South local government Mayor, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi (Iyom Ife-Abata), has lauded Anambra First Lady, Dr. Mrs Nonye Soludo’s advocacy for women and urged women to embrace healthy living as healthy living team stormed Idemili North to educate them on the…
