An American-based scholar, author, psychologist, philanthropist, and educationist, Dr. Felicia Ekwutosi Ibezim, was recently on vacation in Nigeria. She spoke with a team of journalists from NUJ Watchdog Magazine, led by the Anambra State Council Chairman, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, PhD, at her Enugu residence. She shared insights on education, migration, governance, culture, women in…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Young public relations practitioners, students and innovators across Nigeria, Africa and other parts of the world have been invited to massively participate in the Youth Innovation Programmes of the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF), a much-anticipated event with many mouth-watering prizes and other benefits. The invitation and call for…
By Ejike Abana In the high-octane environment of the “Light of the Nation,” where Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, is steering a radical transformation of Anambra State, the role of the messenger is as critical as the message itself. The appointment of Mr. Christian Aburime as Chief Press Secretary (CPS) is not merely a political…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Anambra State’s Governor Chukwuma Soludo has approved the appointment of key government officials and special advisers as part of the ongoing reconstitution of his administration following the commencement of his second term in office, with Mr. Christian Aburime, Mr. Ken Emeakayi, and Ms. Chinwe Okoli among those retained in their respective…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has appointed Mrs. Chiamaka Nnake as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), as part of the ongoing reconstitution of key offices following the commencement of his second term in office. The appointment was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday, March…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has visited the scene of the recent fire outbreak at the Plumbing Materials Market, Headbridge, Onitsha, where he commiserated with traders who suffered losses and assured them of the Command’s support as investigations continue into the cause of the incident. The…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FirstPower) has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the allegation that the Company levied the sum of Two Million, One Hundred Thousand Naira (₦2.1 million) on residents of Amudo Community, Awka, Anambra State, for the repair of a vandalized transformer serving the area….
From Ijeoma John, Nnewi Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna, a cerebral entrepreneur, real estate mogul, and influential grassroots leader, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Real Estate Management and Corporate Governance by the European-American University, France. The prestigious ceremony was held at the Ibis Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, and attracted an array of dignitaries, business leaders,…
From Ijeoma John, Nnewi The Nnewi Academic Congress (NAC), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Chapter, has recognized Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna Lotanna, Chief Executive Officer of Palms Realty and Investment Limited, for his outstanding contributions to industrial development and public service. The honour was conferred during the Congress’ Industrial and Commercial Symposium, which also featured the inauguration of…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has uncovered a case of self-kidnapping involving an 18-year-old girl who allegedly conspired with her boyfriend and others to extort millions of naira from her parents, in what could be described as one of several major breakthroughs recorded by the Command in ongoing investigations across…
