Year: 2024

The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, In contrast to the traditional practice of many state Governors, where they engage in developmental activities in the final days of their tenure thereby leaving humongous uncompleted projects for their successors, Soludo has disrupted this practice and make history as the first Anambra governor who didn’t wait…

The family of Uwoezi in Irri, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State has called for caution while dealing with some women, due to some unforseen implications that may result from such dealing. The family made the call in the burial poster of their son, brother, father and uncle, Mr. James Okuwe Uwoezi, who…

A horrible video has surfaced on the social media, showing suspected anti-touting officials maltreating man to near death in Anambra State. While it has not yet been ascertained whether the maltreaters were members of the Anambra State Special Anti-touting Squad (SASA) or another team, the video shows one of them dressed in mufti, carelessly hitting…

The WhatsApp account of the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial Zone, Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, has been recovered few hours after it was reportedly hacked by scammers. Recall that Senator Ubah, over the weekend lost control of his WhatsApp account, as scammers swopped on him. The account was, however, recovered at about 7.pm on Sunday,…

The Abia State Government says it has commenced investigation into the death of a student of Abia State University (ABSU), who  was killed in a clash between rival cult groups. This was disclosed on Monday during a press briefing on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting, held at Government House, Umuahia by the…

Governor Alex Otti, has directed for the reconstruction of the burnt Abia market located stressing the need for evacuation areas in markets in the state. Otti stated this on Tuesday when he paid an on-the-spot visit to a section of the Ehere Market, along Ikot Ekpene Road, Aba, occupied by timber dealers, which was gutted…

  The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeder Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in the South East has expressed concerns about the potential challenges its members may face during the 2024 Ramadan season. This unease arises from the recent demolition of cattle markets in Lokpanta and Ugwuoba by the governments of Abia State and Enugu State, respectively. In…

….Not Our Fault – EEDC Hoteliers in Umuahia and Aba, the two major cities in Abia, have decried the increasing cost of doing business arising from epileptic power supply to the areas. The hoteliers and entrepreneurs said Tuesday the situation was frustrating their businesses.They expressed concern over the rising cost of diesel and petrol, adding…

A senior lawyer in Enugu State, Barr Eli Ugwu has been shot dead. The incident has thrown the entire people of Nsukka into deep agony. He was reportedly shot dead in Kogi State shortly after delivering ransom to kidnappers who abducted his cousin. There are, however, controversies trailing his death.Initial claims had said he was…

Gunmen have kidnapped a senior matron serving with the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) in Ituku-Ozalla in Enugu on Tuesday. The is was revealed by Augustine Duru, the chairman of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) UNTH chapter.Mr Duru said the senior matron (name withheld due to security reasons) was kidnapped…