Following the death of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, deputy leader of Afenifere, Oba Olaitan Oladipo has been appointed as the new leader of the sociopolitical group. Oladipo’s emergence was approved at a meeting of Afenifere held at the Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State residence of Adebanjo. The development came 11 days after Adebanjo died in Lagos at…
Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, says Nigeria will host the world’s first global summit on submarine cable resilience. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Tijani said the summit, which will hold between February 26 and 27 in Abuja, marks the beginning of a better and stronger global economy. He said…
The Enugu State House of Assembly has introduced a bill to checkmate, prohibit landlords from allegedly exploiting tenants in the State. The Nations News Nigeria reports that the bill was introduced following a series of complaints by the residents of Enugu metropolis that they are being exploited by landlords in the state. The bill is…
Hon. Echezona Anazodo, the Executive Chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area, has initiated the construction of the damaged Ukwaka Bridge, with heavy equipment bulldozing the entire area. The mayor promised a speedy and standard completion of the project for the overall good of Ndi Nnewi. This move is in line with his administration’s…
In a resounding demonstration of commitment to sustainable development, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo recently embarked on a strategic visit to Orumba South, reinforcing his administration’s dedication to improving infrastructure, boosting economic opportunities, and enhancing community security. During the visit, Governor Soludo announced plans for the construction of a crucial road linking St. Augustine…
The Mayor of Idemili South Local Government Area, Hon Mrs Amaka Obi (Iyom Ife-Abata), earlier yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka of Obosi community in his palace, Obosi, Idemili North LGA. She was accompanied by the members of executive council of Idemili…
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Tuesday doused tension over the controversy trailing the purported cancellation of the Visa-on-Arrival policy, saying the process was upgraded and not scrapped, as being reported. Tunji-Ojo made the clarification after his closed-door meeting with the delegation of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council in Abuja. This…
Umunnofor Community – Otolo Nnewi, whose turn it is to produce Nzuko-Ora Nnewi President General upon expiration of the current leadership, has nominated Prince Jude Osumuoh as its choice candidate for the position. Jude Osumuoh, current Vice President of Nzuko-Ora Nnewi, former national chairman of Ndiakwu-Otolo Nnewi, and former President of Nnewi Chamber…
The Press Unit of the Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Uke, Anambra State, has maintained that the Spiritual Director of the Ministry, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Obimma (Fr. Ebube Muonso), did not link the death of the lawmaker representing Onitsha North 1 State Constituency, Hon. Justice Azuka, to party affiliation. In a statement on Tuesday, the Media…
By Mokwugwo Solomon “Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Evidence of this notion credited to 19th century writer, Lord Acton, is very evident in the Anambra Government House in Awka, where Governor Charles Soludo has turned himself into “Eze Onye Agwanam” (nobody should advise me). When Governor Charles Soludo assumed office three years…
