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1Youth2Skills Empowerment Fund Is Not for Settling Family Problem — Anambra Youth Commissioner Replies Okoye Over ‘Incendiary’ Letter

Izunna Okafor5 months ago5 months ago012 mins

By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon. Patrick Agha Mba, has clarified that the fund from the state government’s flagship youth empowerment programme — One Youth, Two Skills Plus (1Youth2Skills Plus) — is not for settling family problems, but strictly for business set-up and development. Commissioner Agha Mba made…

In Anambra, Police Arrest Igwe, Others for Drug Abuse

Izunna Okafor5 months ago03 mins

By Izunna Okafor, Awka As part of their decisive moves to stem the tide of criminal activities in Anambra, the Police operatives in the state have arrested a group of young men, including one identified as Igwe Chineche, over alleged involvement in drug abuse and trafficking in Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area. This…

Solution FunCity Sets To Attract More Investors, Tourists To Anambra State

Echezona Okafor5 months ago03 mins

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), Solution FunCity Limited, Mr Mohamed Farrag, on Wednesday, unveiled plans by the Anambra State government owned entertainment hub to boost her economy by attracting foreign and local investors. The MD/CEO, of Solution FunCity Limited, Mr Farrag, who stated this during a press conference officiated by the parent body,…

Donald Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Nomination Withdrawn

Anthony Ogbekile5 months ago02 mins

Donald Trump’s Nobel Peace prize nomination has been abruptly withdrawn by the person who nominated him because he did not help stop the war between Ukraine and Russia. Oleksandr Merezhko, a top Ukrainian lawmaker, nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize last November. On Monday, June 23, Merezhko withdrew Trump’s nomination. He said…

Confusion In PDP As NWC Counters Damagum, Rejects Anyanwu’s Reinstatement

Anthony Ogbekile5 months ago05 mins

The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has dismissed claims that the party’s 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025, has been postponed. A statement signed by key members of the NWC on Wednesday also denied reports that Samuel Anyanwu has been reinstated as the…

2027: Peter Obi Meets Ex-AGF Malami Amid Coalition Talks

Anthony Ogbekile5 months ago02 mins

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday met with ex-Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in Abuja. The closed-door meeting, held at Malami’s office, comes amid ongoing consultations to form a broad-based political coalition ahead of the 2027 general election. Obi’s visit to Malami follows a similar meeting…

Peter Obi’s New Nigeria Will Remain a Dream – Fr. Kelvin Ugwu

Anthony Ogbekile5 months ago02 mins

Nigerian Catholic priest, Reverend Father Kelvin Ugwu, has shared a candid reflection on the state of the nation and the challenges facing the vision of a new Nigeria as championed by Labour Party’s Peter Obi. In a social media post that has stirred debate, Fr. Ugwu acknowledged his deep respect for Peter Obi, commending…

Reactions as Security Operatives Kill Police Officer During Stop-and-Search in Anambra

Izunna Okafor5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

By Izunna Okafor, Awka Barely two weeks after a Police Inspector, Okolie Amechi, attached to the Police Mobile Force 29 Squadron in Amansea, Awka, was accidentally shot dead by his 10-year-old son who mistakenly pulled his AK-47 trigger where he kept the gun at home; another Police Inspector has again been shot dead…

Ayo Makun Speaks On Neighborhood Jealousy Faced by Celebrities

Echezona Okafor5 months ago01 mins

Popular Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Ayo Makun, has shared a thought-provoking message about the realities of living as a successful figure among everyday neighbors. In a post on social media, AY reflected on how fame and achievement often attract mixed reactions from those around. “Living as a public figure or successful achiever in a neighborhood…

NDLEA Reveals 4 In 10 Nigerian Undergraduates Abuse Drugs

Echezona Okafor5 months ago04 mins

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Oyo State Command, says about four to five out of 10 undergraduates are into drugs. The state NDLEA Commander, Olayinke Joe-Fadile, disclosed this in Ibadan on Wednesday during the command’s rally in commemoration of the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The day, also known as…