By Izunna Okafor, Awka In a yet another major bold step in the build-up of the November 8 governorship election, thousands of native doctors and traditional spiritual practitioners in Anambra State have unanimously declared their unflinching support for the incumbent Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, endorsing him for a second term in office. Declared over…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A cloud of sorrow has descended on Amanuke community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, following the death of Mr. Samuel Agunwa Odogwu, father of the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, PhD. Comrade Odogwu confirmed the passing…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Following the deadly attack at Oko in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, over the weekend, led a high-powered investigation team on a spot assessment of the crime scene, as part of immediate efforts to unravel the perpetrators of the heinous…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was an insightful, impactful and inspiring experience over the weekend as officials of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) undertook an educational monitoring trip to the riverine and hard‑to‑reach communities of the state. The trip, undertaken on Friday, June 20, was both enlightening and affirming, as the team…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Veteran Nollywood actor Yemi Ayebo, popularly known as “Yemi My Lover,” has expressed disappointment after his name was prominently featured in a song by superstar artiste, Olamide, without him receiving any form of compensation or response from him for that. In a recent interview shared widely on social media, Ayebo…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka What could be best described as a fresh wave of competition has emerged in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, as a new entrant, Lebara Nigeria, officially announced the rollout of its unique 0724 number range, signaling its readiness to challenge existing telecom giants like MTN, Glo, and Airtel in the Nigerian market….
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Panic engulfed Oko community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Wednesday night, as gunmen launched another deadly attack that claimed the lives of some individuals, left several others injured, and saw two persons allegedly abducted. The armed assailants were said to have stormed the town at…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Government has directed residents and property owners in key public view areas of the state to repaint and rehabilitate all dilapidated and worn-out buildings, as part of the Governor Chukwuma Soludo-led administration’s move to enhance the aesthetic appeal and environmental sanity of the state. The directive, which…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka No fewer than 5,000 residents of Sumaila Local Government Area of Kano State have benefitted from a two-day community medical outreach organized by 24Telemed, in collaboration with the Oweno Foundation. The outreach, which took place across 16 communities within the LGA, not only provided residents with free medical tests and…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was a memorable day as members of the Ultimate Destiny Uplifters Foundation (UDUF Africa) in Anambra State joined the rest of the continent to commemorate the 2025 Africa Day. Specifically celebrated in a meaningful and transformative way, the Foundation also used the opportunity to urge African youths to shun…
