A 3-day climate change workshop has kicked off in Umuahia with a firm promise by the Abia State government to ensure that partnerships that will drive the socio-political and economic development of the state are given attention. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Environment, Mr Philemon Ogbonna, highlighted the Abia State government’s commitment…
The Biafran group, in a statement released on Tuesday by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, accused the Nigerian Army of attempting to exploit the South-East population for military purposes under false pretences. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned South-East leaders not to mobilise youths in the region for enlistment into the…
Musician Peter Okoye aka Mr P of the defunct music group P-Square has criticised his family following his testimony against elder brother Jude Okoye who is facing money laundering charges. Jude and a company named Northside Music Limited are being tried by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a seven-count charge of laundering…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A firefighter with the Anambra State Fire Service has been critically injured while battling a fire outbreak that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Onitsha, Anambra State. According to a statement issued by the Head of Media and Publicity Unit of the State Fire Service,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon. Patrick Agha Mba, has said the youth of the State are elated and proud to have Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo as their governor, citing his commitment to youth empowerment and inclusive governance. Commissioner Agha Mba made the assertion on Thursday during an…
There are currently speculations of brewing crisis in Ihite community in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State over plan to crown a monarch for the community. Reports have it that a section of the community loyal to the President General, Mr. George Madu, plans to crown Chief Timothy Ifurunwa as king on…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Igbo Community Association (ICA) in Abuja has debunked speculations of a leadership crisis within its ranks, insisting that the association remains united under the leadership of its duly elected President-General, Engr. Ikenna Ellis Ezenekwe. This clarification was made in a statement issued by the Secretary-General of the association, Mr….
The Anambra State Police Command has launched a new operation, “Operation Udo Ga Chi,” aimed at eradicating kidnapping and other violent crimes in the state. This proactive initiative is designed to provide a safe environment for residents, particularly during the Easter festivities. In a press release made available to newsmen in Awka, Anambra state capital,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has reiterated the determined efforts of the various security agencies in the state to stamp out kidnapping and violent crimes across Anambra State, especially during the Easter season and beyond, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu. CP Orutugu stated…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed that the gunfire incident that occurred in Ukwulu community on Saturday evening stemmed from a domestic conflict between siblings. This was disclosed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday, in which he…
