Nneoma Michelle Egeonu is a UK-based Nigerian writer, literary activist, and Founder of the Guild of African Thriller Authors (GATA). An author of “In Broad Daylight” and other Amazon bestselling titles, she is also the host of Nigeria’s first-ever National Reading Contest, an initiative aimed at promoting and rewarding reading culture across the country….
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Agụnechemba security outfit in Anambra State, popularly known as Operation Udo Ga-Achị, said it has arrested some suspected homos3xual, as parts of its ongoing efforts to crack down on crimes in the state. The General Commander of the outfit disclosed the arrest in some videos that are currently trending…
The Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, Dr. Irene Chioma Awuzie, has admonished fresh students of the institution to be steadfast in their studies. The Rector gave the advice during the 41st matriculation ceremony of the polytechnic held at the institution’s convocation arena on Friday, March 14. Dr. Awuzie reminded her young audience that…
Nigeria Women Achievers Awards (NWAA) has sought urgent action towards gender equality spotlighting women’s trailblazing impact and resilience, across the nation with its forthcoming award ceremony. Convener, NWAA, Amb. Dr. Joy Osusu, said, “The Time is now! We must move from talking to actions, collaborate more to cover grounds, and act more to celebrate…
The National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts (NANTAP) has decried the decision to keep the National Theatre closed to artists and the public. The Association further noted that the National Theatre of Nigeria, an iconic edifice and cultural landmark, was conceived as the heart of artistic expression and national identity, stressing that keeping the…
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has declared that the economic reforms initiated by the President Bola Tinubu’s administration have started yielding positive results. Idris, who stated this in Abuja on Thursday at the Ministerial Press Briefing Session, said the reforms being implemented by the President were not just well-intentioned but essential for…
The Osun State Police Command has arrested a man, Segun Ogunfunmilayo, for attempted murder and illegal possession of a firearm. The suspect, Ogunfunmilayo allegedly shot a shop owner over an unresolved cash transfer dispute in Ede, Osun State. The incident, which occurred at about 9:00 p.m. on Saturday March 8, reportedly began when Ogunfunmilayo visited…
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has commended the Dunamis International Gospel Centre for conducting what he described as “quintessential evangelism” during their recent crusade at the Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, without obstructing public movement or causing inconvenience to road users. Impressed by the orderliness of the event, Governor Soludo announced that the…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed never to turn his back against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that gave him two terms in office. The ex-President made the commitment in a release made available to newsmen by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu. Tongues have been wrangling in political circles of Buhari’s commitment to…
There is prevalence of naira commoditization and abuse in some Nigeria’s commercial hubs, including Abuja, Asaba, Awka, Benin, Ilorin, Kano, and Ibadan, Central Bank has alarted. The growing trend of illicit transactions involving banknotes, requires immediate and urgent intervention, CBN Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, warned on Thursday at the Bank’s Security Workshop held in…
