It was four days of memorable tennis at Milatel Hotel and Suites, Awka, the Anambra State capital. The auspicious event was the 2026 Annual Tennis Championships sponsored by the quintessential philanthropist, Barrister Tony Agbasiere aka Celebrity Barrister. Tennis players from the South-East and South-South States slugged it out, showcasing exceptional talents and passion for…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim, has been honoured with another prestigious traditional title, this time, as “Ekwueme Amansea” by the people of Amansea community in Awka North Local Government Area of the state. The chieftaincy title was bestowed on the Deputy Governor by the traditional ruler…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has commended officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force in the state, alongside other sister security agencies, for what he described as their dedication, professionalism and courage during the just-concluded Yuletide security operations across the state. The commendation was contained…
By Raymond Ozoji, Awka Eucharia Ozoemenam, a native of Ifite-Ogwari in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State, who lives in Awka, has confessed that she deliberately and intentionally lied against Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP Patrick Chukwuemeka Agbazue on her Facebook page. Ozoemenam who described the senior police officer who was in charge…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has highlighted a series of security interventions and operational successes recorded across the state during the 2025 Ember Season, following coordinated efforts by the Police and other sister security agencies. The highlights were contained in a press statement issued to newsmen on Monday, January 5,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was a moment of reminiscence as Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on Wednesday, returned to his secondary school roots as Uga Boys’ Secondary School (UBSS), Uga, in Aguata Local Government Area, marked its 50th anniversary. In a moment that stirred nostalgia and excitement, the Governor donned his…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Yet-to-be-ascertained worth of property was destroyed in the early hours of Thursday, the first day of January, following a fire outbreak at Trano Rentals Hotel, Isuaniocha, in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. This was confirmed in a statement made available to journalists by the Anambra State Fire Service,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The countdown has begun for the final journey and burial rites of Late Mrs. Chiatusiura Elizabeth Nnabuife (née Ogbuefi), beloved mother of the Member representing Orumba North and South Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Princess Chinwe Nnabuife. The burial activities of the respected matriarch, wife, mother, grandmother,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Obidient General Worldwide and Southeast Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Hon. Ikenna Azomchine, has reaffirmed the resolve of the Movement to remain steadfast in the pursuit of truth, justice and a better Nigeria, as he extended New Year greetings to members across the country and in the diaspora. In…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has announced official ban on the use of knockouts, fireworks and other social explosives during crossover night celebrations and beyond, in any part of the state. The ban is coming barely two days after a tragic fireworks explosion that claimed two lives during a Christmas…
