Senator Victor Umeh, OFR, the distinguished senator representing Anambra Central, has publicly called on former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, to tender an unreserved apology to the Igbo people over his role in the Nigerian Civil War. Reacting to comments made by General Gowon in a recent interview, Senator Umeh expressed deep disappointment…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was an insightful, impactful and inspiring experience over the weekend as officials of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) undertook an educational monitoring trip to the riverine and hard‑to‑reach communities of the state. The trip, undertaken on Friday, June 20, was both enlightening and affirming, as the team…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Veteran Nollywood actor Yemi Ayebo, popularly known as “Yemi My Lover,” has expressed disappointment after his name was prominently featured in a song by superstar artiste, Olamide, without him receiving any form of compensation or response from him for that. In a recent interview shared widely on social media, Ayebo…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka What could be best described as a fresh wave of competition has emerged in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, as a new entrant, Lebara Nigeria, officially announced the rollout of its unique 0724 number range, signaling its readiness to challenge existing telecom giants like MTN, Glo, and Airtel in the Nigerian market….
The Anambra State Government has issued a stern directive to residents and property owners occupying dilapidated or defaced buildings across key urban areas, mandating them to repaint their houses or face enforcement measures beginning July 1. This directive was announced on Thursday in a statement by the state Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Felix Odimegwu, who…
Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has officially declared June 14, 2025, as “Igbo Day” in recognition of the contributions and cultural heritage of the Igbo community in the state. The proclamation, which was signed by Governor Stein, acknowledged the Igbo people as an integral part of North Carolina’s social, economic and cultural landscape. The…
In what will come as a rare and contentious ruling, Magistrate Farida Ibrahim of the Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse 6, Abuja, on Wednesday sentenced a young man to 15 strokes of public flogging. The Chief Magistrate Ibrahim handed down a sentence of public flogging to the young man accused of fighting with a prostitute….
The Netherlands has officially returned all Benin artefacts in its possession to Nigeria, reaffirming its commitment to the repatriation of looted cultural heritage. Marieke Van Bommel, Director General of the Wereld Museum, announced the handover of 119 historical artefacts to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, at a ceremony held at the royal…
The Police headquarters in Abuja has clarified that a viral video trending in social media showing school girls smoking Indian hemp (Cannabis), purporting to be from Nigeria and causing anxiety among parents, is not from Nigeria but Zimbabwe. Force Public Relations Officer ACP Muyiwa Adejobi made this known on Thursday even as he cautioned…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on Wednesday on a three-count charge of alleged defamation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The senator, representing Kogi Central, pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of ₦50 million….
