Goods worth millions of naira were on Friday destroyed at Afia Ekwe building materials market, Ogidi, Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State, following the submerging of the market by flood. Narrating their ordeal, one of the victims, Okechukwu Edwin, told newsmen that the flood which was ocassioned by Thursday’s downpour, came from Ogidi and…
Scores of traders in Onitsha, Anambra State have demanded sack of President General (PG), Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders’ Association, (ASMATA), Chief Humphrey Anuna and Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade and Markets, Hon. Evarist Uba. The traders also called for the dissolution of the caretaker committees in the entire markets and conduct of…
In the heart of Igbo land, where tradition holds sway and culture is the lifeblood of the people, the Iwa Ji (New Yam Festival) stands as one of the most significant rites in the Igbo calendar. It is a time when communities come together to celebrate the first harvest of the year, honoring the earth…
The Anambra State All Progressives Congress (APC) has withdrawn from participating in the forthcoming local government election, scheduled for September 28th, 2024, in the state. All Progressives Congress (APC) also announced it is suing the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) and the Anambra State House of Assembly over what it described as irregularities in…
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has taken keen notice of a recent video in the social media space, as well as other publications in the mainstream media; alleging that one of its staff was involved in a physical altercation with a passenger over the steering wheel in the cause of impounding the…
The spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu, Ajuri Ngelale, ‘resigned’ from his position on Saturday amid speculations and internal conflicts within the presidency. Officially, Ngelale cited the need to attend to urgent medical matters affecting his family as the reason for his departure. However, deeper issues appear to have influenced his decision to step down. It…
A new study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, which included data from almost half a million participants, measured an association between making cellphone calls and cardiovascular disease risk. Specifically, the more time an individual spends making calls each week, the greater their risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event, such as stroke or heart…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is taking decisive action against alleged anti-party activities within its ranks, focusing on the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and several former governors. According to the PDP National Disciplinary Committee, headed by ex-Foreign Affairs Minister, Tom Ikimi, a thorough investigation is underway following reports from the National Working…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the Edo State Government’s move to indefinitely suspend the resumption date for schools in the state over the hike in the price of fuel. The Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Education, Ojo Akin-Longe, via a memo, announced the postponement of Sept.9, the earlier scheduled date until…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the Edo State Government’s move to indefinitely suspend the resumption date for schools in the state over the hike in the price of fuel. The Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Education, Ojo Akin-Longe, via a memo, announced the postponement of Sept.9, the earlier scheduled date until…
