By Izunna Okafor, Awka Yet-to-be-ascertained number of persons are feared dead in Anambra State, following the crash of a trailer with a 40-feet container. The crash reportedly occurred in the eventide of Tuesday at the popular Idemili Junction, with some victims, tricycles and a shuttle bus trapped under the trailer. This was corroborated by…
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on Tuesday urged trainees at the Foreign Service Academy to prioritise cultural sensitivity in their diplomatic careers to succeed professionally. Odumegwu-Ojukwu made the statement during the inauguration of the 174 trainees for the 26th regular course of the FSA, which started in March and will run…
Fresh revelations have emerged exposing an alleged massive financial misappropriation under the administration of former Akwa Ibom State Governor Emmanuel Udom. Documents obtained by Akelicious reveal that key officials in the government orchestrated a well-coordinated scheme involving illicit cash withdrawals from state coffers, amounting to a staggering ₦700 billion. According to financial records, several high-ranking…
The FCT police have refuted claims circulating online regarding the alleged kidnapping and murder of retired Immigration officer David Shikfu Parradang in Abuja. A counter-insurgency publication had reported that the former Comptroller General (CG) was attacked on the morning of Tuesday, March 3, 2025, in the Area 1 area of Abuja. The report alleged that…
Over the past four years, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), has experienced remarkable growth and development under the leadership of its 6th Vice Chancellor, Prof Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, who assumed office in 2021. His administration has prioritized infrastructural expansion, research advancement and improved academic standards, positioning the university as a leading institution in…
The Abia State Government has announced plans to modernize the waste collection process under the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA), as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance environmental sanitation across the state. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, made this disclosure while briefing journalists on the outcomes of this week’s State Executive…
Valentine Ozigbo, a respected Nigerian business leader, has outlined his vision for a revitalised Anambra State as he prepares for the 2025 gubernatorial election. In a televised interview on News Central’s Breakfast Central show on Friday, February 28, 2025, the former Labour Party stalwart, now a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, detailed…
Governor Peter Mbah has inaugurated the recently reconstituted Enugu State Local Government Service Commission, tasking the appointees on a productive and efficient local government system to ensure the success of the administration’s drive for inclusive development and prosperity. The Commission has Barr. Nana Ogbodo as Chairman, Hon. Peter Nnaji as Member I, Mrs. Florence Igboji…
The frontline governorship aspirant of the Labour Party (LP) in the November 8 governorship election in Anambra state, Chief Dr. George Moghalu, has urged party stakeholders and executive members to choose wisely, emphasizing that Anambra needs a person who truly has the state’s best interests at heart. He made the assertion on Sunday, March 2,…
The training of health workers in private hospitals, government and primary healthcare centers across Onitsha North LGA took place at St Mary’s Catholic Church Awka Road, Onitsha. The 2 days training is a step down training for health workers on Integrated Diease Surveillance and Response (IDSR). The essence of the training is equip the health…
