By Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, Awka The Federal Polytechnic Oko Alumni Association has announced an Alumni converge for 2026 even as no particular date has been fixed for the event. At the Alumni converge, there are plans to celebrate the Alumni’s 40th Anniversary with a series of high-profile events scheduled for the last quarter of…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A former political appointee in the administration of Anambra State Governor, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, Dr. Nelson Omenugha, has formally resumed his academic duties at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, marking a return to the classroom after four years of public service. Dr. Omenugha, who served as Special Adviser on Youth Empowerment Programmes…
POWER SUPPLY CHALLENGES IN ANAMBRA AND THE PATH FORWARD: A WEEKEND ADVISORY FROM FIRSTPOWER March 27, 2026 The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FirstPower) warmly greets our esteemed customers across Anambra State as we approach the weekend and the month-end, and sincerely appreciates your patience, resilience, and continued cooperation in the face of…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the Anambra State Police Command have uncovered a case of murder in Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state, leading to the arrest a 35-year-old suspect, Chukwudalu Ezeani. The suspect was nabbed over the alleged killing of his 52-year-old cousin,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Managing Director of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited, Mr. Okechukwu Okafor, on Tuesday attended the public consultation organised by the Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ASERC) on the draft electricity regulations expected to shape the emerging power market in Anambra State, where he clarified issues relating to electricity supply,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned two young men before a High Court sitting in Onitsha over the alleged murder of a businessman, Mr. Ikechukwu Simon Nwite, and the theft of millions of naira belonging to the deceased. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A Nigerian gender advocate, Chief Mrs. Obby Okwubanego, has described her participation at the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York as a fully enriching experience that strengthened her commitment to advancing gender equality advocacy and inclusive…
By Our Correspondent ESV. Ekweoba Arnold Chukwuebuka is a globally recognized Nigerian entrepreneur, real estate developer, and philanthropist whose life and work embody excellence, integrity, and a deep commitment to humanity. A native of Aguleri in Anambra State, he has built a reputation not only as a visionary in real estate but also as a…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was a moment of panegyrics as the immediate past Head of Service in Anambra State, Barr. Theodora Okwy Igwegbe, officially bowed out of the Service after attaining retirement, with glowing tributes pouring in from Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, senior government officials and Anambra civil servants, who described her tenure…
