Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has called for the creation of an additional state for the South East, to place it at par with the other six geopolitical zones. Mbah also made a case for rotational presidency and state police to give every part of the country a sense of belonging and secure the…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed great sadness at the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, at 61. The President, in a statement issued on Thursday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, condoled with the Rufai family, friends, and football enthusiasts on the demise of the inimitable goalkeeper fondly called ‘Dodomayana’…
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has revealed it planned to grow the economy from $40 billion to $200 billion in 10 years, working closely with development partners and state governments. Its Managing Director of SEDC, Mark Okoye, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while commemorating the 100 days of the establishment of the commission…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops of Operation UDO KA, have apprehended three suspects in connection with the kidnapping of the Anambra State Commander of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military during the…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Barely two weeks after a security operative was sentenced to life Imprisonment for raping a 17-year-old hawker in Onitsha, the Anambra State judiciary has once again demonstrated its zero tolerance for violent crimes, as a High Court sitting in Neni has sentenced one Nonso Anunobi to life imprisonment for his…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Lawmaker representing Orumba North and South Federal Constituency in the Marital Assembly, Hon. Princess Chinwe Clara Nnabuife, has condemned in strong terms the recent tragic incident at Ogboji community, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, where no fewer than ten persons lost their lives in a violent…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Big Ballers Entertainment, Ambassador Jude Ugochukwu Ezeokwelume, has revealed plans to expand the operations of the popular entertainment outfit by establishing a new branch in Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. This, he said, is in line with his…
Liverpool forward and Portuguese footballer, Diogo Jota, has reportedly died in a car accident. Diogo Jota, who has been enjoying his break in Spain after helping Liverpool to win the 2024-2025 Premier League title, reportedly lost his life in the early hours of today, July 3, aged 28. The ghastly car accident happened at kilometre…
Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has paid the N50 million permit to campaign in the forthcoming governorship election in the state. The State Signage and Advertisement Agency, ANSAA, had three weeks ago announced that governorship candidates and their parties wishing to involve in outdoor campaigns during the election should pay N50 million to obtain…
An online video which circulated on July 1 showed the mangled bodies of the victims at Ogboji in Orumba South LGA of Anambra. Governor Francis Nwifuru has urged relevant authorities to arrest and prosecute those who reportedly killed 13 Ebonyi indigenes, holding their town union meeting in Anambra. An online video which circulated on July…
