In a landmark event that blended infrastructure development with heartfelt recognition of legacy, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, today commissioned the road leading to the Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri, and announced its renaming to “Willie Obiano Boulevard” in honour of his immediate predecessor, Chief Willie Obiano. The commissioning, held at the gateway to the…
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has pledged continuous improvement of Ease of Doing Business in the state. Mbah also pledged continuous support to Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, SMEs, which he described as the lifeblood of any economy. The governor gave the assurances at the weekend while declaring open the 36th edition of…
Sterling Bank has officially announced the removal of all transaction fees for local electronic transfers, bringing a much-needed respite to customers who have long been burdened by high banking charges. The decision, which took effect on April 1, 2025, has already led to a significant increase in account openings as Nigerians flock to take advantage…
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, says the beauty of the streets of the Lagos- Calabar coastal highway inspires one to want to make heaven. Speaking over the weekend, Umahi wondered what heaven looks like If the coastal road could be “so beautiful”. “I was there, I was so so excited and I said If…
Alleged Defamation: Natasha Slams ₦5 Billion Suit Against Senator NwaebonyiSenator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has initiated a N₦5.1 billion defamation lawsuit against Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, accusing him of making damaging and false statements that have tarnished her reputation. The lawsuit, filed under case number CV/1359/25 at the High Court of the…
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP), led by Comrade Julius Abure, has issued a stern warning to the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, over their involvement in a proposed stakeholders’ meeting described as “unauthorized” and “illegal.” The meeting, which is…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on Monday, named the newly-commissioned road leading to the Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri, after his immediate predecessor, Chief Willie Obiano. The new road, now christened “Willie Obiano Boulevard”, stands as a monumental tribute to the former governor, whom Soludo described as…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has commended officers of the Command for their commendable conduct during the recently conducted governorship primary elections of various political parties across the state. The CP made the commendation on Sunday, April 6, 2025, while addressing officers deployed for the national…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has extended warm congratulations to 15-year-old Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, an indigene of the state, for etching his name into global history by breaking a Guinness World Record for painting the largest art canvas in the world by an individual. Giving the commendations through the…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka In continuation of the ongoing strategic operation aimed at stamping out threats to public peace, the Police-led Joint Security Team in Anambra State, on Monday, April 7, 2025, intensified patrol and show-of-force exercises across key locations in the state, particularly in Ihiala and Nnewi—two areas previously known for heavy compliance…
