Simon Ekpa appeared before the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland on Friday as the Finnish government commenced his terrorism trial. Ekpa was arrested in November 2024 on suspicion of terror-related activities, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing. He is accused of using social media to incite violence and causes unrest in Nigeria’s South-east region…
A rare act of bravery and integrity is set to be honoured in Isiala Ngwa, Abia State, as Officer Ugochukwu Orji of the Nigeria Immigration Service will receive special recognition for rejecting a ₦10 million bribe offered to facilitate the release of a notorious fugitive, Mr. Levi Obieze. This honour comes as part of a…
Two brothers allegedly climbed onto the roof of their father’s house in Enugu, demanding financial settlement. They reportedly threatened to burn the house down if their demands were not met. This incident was shared in a post on the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by user @ChuksEricE. According to the post, the two…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Enugu State Chapter, has described as misleading and completely baseless the recent statement by Anambra-born businessman, Prince Arthur Eze, claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for a second term in office. In a strong rebuttal issued at the weekend by Mr Titus…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has once again drawn attention to his administration’s commitment to ethical leadership, transparency, and prudent management of public resources, revealing that a staggering sum of ₦137 million was being spent monthly just on office cleaning before he assumed office. Governor Soludo…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was a moment of joy, gratitude, and grandeur in Abuja yesterday, May 29, 2025, as Lady Ifeoma Nwogu — the beloved wife of renowned Nnewi industrialist and philanthropist, Chief Chris Obumneme Nwogu (popularly known as Mekaodima) — celebrated her 60th birthday in an atmosphere that glittered with love, elegance,…
The leading Young Progressive Party(YPP) aspirant for the forthcoming Anambra South Senatorial bye-election, Prince Samben Nwosu is at it again in putting smiles on the faces of his people as he embarked on 2025 SMEDAN screening pilot scheme in Anambra State. In continuation of the screening of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) applicants…
Anambra State has launched another gigantic gas plant located in Unubi, Nnewi South Local Government Area. The new gas plant was commissioned by the Chairman of Nnewi South Local Government, Chief Van George Ezepgidi (Ijele Utuh), on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of Nnewi South Local Government, Chief Van…
Anambra Governor’s wife, Dr. Nonye Soludo has called for intensified campaign to reach out to more women and girls who are currently facing menstrual hygiene challenges. The governor’s wife who disclosed this in her message to mark this year’s World Menstrual Hygiene Day, noted that with the increasing number of women, particularly girls who…
Obi Obieze, a wanted Enugu State based native doctor was arrested at Gbaji checkpoint along Badagry Seme expressway on Wednesday, by men of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). More details have emerged on how the wanted and alleged ritualist and kidnapper was arrested. Witnesses disclised that Obieze, also known as Obu Onyeka, was on a commercial…
