By Izunna Okafor, Awka All appears set for a heated contest in the forthcoming August 16 Onitsha North I Constituency State House of Assembly by-election, as the Candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Barr. Mimi Ifeoma Azikiwe continues to attract high-profile endorsements — the latest being from the prestigious Agbalanze Society of…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for the August 16 Anambra South Senatorial by-election, Chief Emma Nwachukwu (Ọnọdugo), has assured the people of the zone of an authentic, inclusive, and impactful representation if elected, vowing also to complete all projects initiated by the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. Chief Nwachukwu gave…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka All is now set for the 2025 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Man of the Year Award and Press Week in Anambra State, with a rich lineup of activities expected to celebrate excellence, reward ethical journalism, and showcase the achievements of Anambra State in the last three years. Briefing journalists…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Yet-to-be-confirmed number of travellers are feared dead in Anambra State, following a fatal road accident that threw many into mourning and caused serious traffic gridlock in the affected area on Thursday evening. This is coming barely three weeks after another fatal multiple crash hit the popular Idemili Obosi, involving a Mack…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Former Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Maduaburochukwu Obiano, has expressed deep gratitude to God, his family, and the people of Anambra State as he marked his 70th birthday, while also praying for more strength. In a heartfelt message shared via his official social media handle on Friday, August 8, Chief…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has condemned in strong terms the arrest of activist and publisher, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, by the Nigerian Police Force. Obi made his position known in a press statement personally signed and shared via his…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was a mildly agitated atmosphere at the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) Headquarters in Awka, Anambra State, on Thursday, as aggrieved workers staged a protest to express their dissatisfaction over what they described as inhumane treatment, poor remuneration, and unlawful intimidation by the Company’s management. The protesters, believed to…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka One of the notorious gunmen terrorizing parts of Anambra State has been reportedly arrested. The suspect, identified as Ejikeme’s arrested came to the limelight following a video of his interrogation, which is currently trending on social media. Brief report accompanying the video identified the suspect as one of the gunmen terrorizing…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A former Commissioner for Information and Communication Strategy in Anambra State, Ogbuefi Tony J.K. Nnachetta, has paid a glowing tribute to the late Nigerian football legend, Chairman Christian Chukwu, MFR, describing him as a rare blend of warrior, peacemaker, and patriotic servant of the nation. Speaking at the Night of Tributes…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has reacted to the recent allegation made against him by controversial social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, describing it as baseless, unfounded and potentially disruptive to public peace. Recall that VeryDarkMan had, on Tuesday, during a candlelight procession…
