The Anambra State Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Mr. Don Onyenji, has called on the members of the public to learn some lessons from the recent fatal boat mishap that occured in the State, involving a movie cast. Recall that, on Wednesday April 10, a boat that conveyed a movie crew to a film…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a three-count charge against popular Instagram celebrity, Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, for allegedly spraying and tampering with the naira at a social event contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007. Cubana Chief Priest will be arraigned on Wednesday,…
Awka, the capital city of Anambra State, was agog over the weekend, as family members, friends, and well-wishers, joined the State’s Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Hon. Tonycollins Nwabunwanne and his wife, Mrs. Lauretta Nwabunwanne, to celebrate as they dedicated their third child, Hansel, to God. The well-attended event commenced with a…
Anambra state government has released burial arrangements for late former Governor of the State, Chief Dr. Chukwuemeka Pius Ezeife (Okwadike) Recall that Chief Ezeife, who was the Governor of Anambra state from January 2, 1992 to November 1993 passed away in his Abuja residence on December 14, 2023, at the prime age of 85. According…
The activities slated for the burial ceremony of late Chief Benjamin Chukwudozie Aniagboso, were yesterday, tied up with an outing service at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Umudim Amichi. Popularly known as Uche Bụ Afa, late Chief Aniagboso was the father of the Transition Committee Chairman for Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State,…
A subtle yet noticeable shift has been unfolding in recent times in Awka the capital city of Anambra. The air is abuzz with whispers, and the streets are witnessing a new stride – a braless stride. Yes, you heard me right! Awka girls are leaving their bra behind, and the city is becoming somewhat ‘hotter’…
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), the company in charge of electricity distribution in five south-eastern states of Nigeria, has said there will be a temporary blackout in the region, starting from today, Monday, April 15, 2024. The Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr. Emeka Ezeh announced this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday….
Members of the Nsukka Platform, in Asaba, Delta State, have vehemently rejected the plan by the Enugu State Government to establish ranches in Nimbo, Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area and other communities in the State. The group, made up Enugu State indigenes, declared this outright rejection of the plan in its meeting held over the weekend,…
Stakeholders of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Anambra State have vowed that the incumbent Governor of the State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, would be the last All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA—produced Governor in the State after serving out his current tenure. This was part of the resolution reached at the Stakeholder Meeting of the…
History was made in Anambra State over the weekend, as a new smart city, known as the Soul City, was unveiled. Located in the serene heartland of Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the State, the Soul City comprises a tourist centre, wonderland, shopping malls, centre for arts/culture, residential, hospitals, hotels, school, amusement parks,…
