By Christian ABURIME The political arena is, by its nature, a battlefield of ideas. It is where visions for the future clash, where policies are debated, and where the character and competence of those who seek to lead are rightfully placed under intense public scrutiny. In a functioning democracy, this scrutiny is not a…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Emerging Leaders International School (ELIS), Abuja, has clocked eight years of existence, marking nearly a decade of shaping young minds and building a generation of future leaders. Founded by renowned philanthropist, Chief Mrs. Obby Okwubanego (Ife Nawfija), ELIS has grown into a signal of hope and opportunity for children,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, is set to roll out yet another massive empowerment package for young people in the state, as the second batch of the flagship 1Youth2Skills Plus programme prepares for graduation. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon….
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has expressed serious concerns over rising cases of moral decadence among youths in the state, especially in the areas of cultism, drug abuse, and staged kidnappings, even as it announced the arrest of 54 suspects and recovery of several bags of illicit drugs in recent…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A concerned citizen has raised the alarm over the pitiable condition of a homeless woman who has turned the roadside at Nnewi into her home, sparking calls for urgent intervention from the government and humanitarian agencies. The woman, whose identity still remains unknown as at the time of filing this…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The build-up to the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State has taken yet another major turn, with the defection of over 1,500 members and foot soldiers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) into the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), further swelling the ranks of the ruling party in the grassroots…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The political tension in Anambra has taken another dramatic twist as the wife of the state governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Nonye Frances Soludo, has finally broken her silence and responded to the barrage of attacks and allegations made against her, her husband, and even her children by Senator Uche Lilian Ekwunife,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Government has refuted reports circulating on social media and some news platforms claiming that Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo is set to construct a new airport in Ndikelionwu, Orumba North Local Government Area of the state. The viral news reports, accompanied by photos, which started trending on Friday…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka What could be best described as tension gripped Ogidi community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Thursday night following a bloody cult-related attack at a burial ceremony that left four people dead and no fewer than 15 others severely injured. According to reports and videos currently trending…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Barely four years after the commissioning of the Anambra International Airport, Umueri (now the Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri) by the immediate-past governor of the state, Chief Willie Obiano, the present administration of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has unveiled plans to construct another airport in the state. According to reports,…
