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…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Commissioner, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has paid a condolence visit to the Police Mobile Force 29 Squadron in Amansea, Awka, over the recent death of one of its officers, Inspector Okolie Amechi, who tragically lost his life in an accidental discharge incident involving his 10-year-old son. According…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The officers of the Agụnechemba security operatives (popularly known as Operation Udo Ga-Achị) in the Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State have reportedly arrested two some suspects involved in a grisly case of ritual killing and human parts dealing in Eziagulu Village, Aguleri. The arrests were reportedly made…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has approved a fresh set of contracts aimed at erosion and flood control, road rehabilitation, infrastructural upgrade, and institutional renovation across various communities and institutions in the state. The approvals were made during the 11th ANSEC Meeting, which held on Monday, June 16, 2025,…
