The attention of concerned stakeholders from the Ukwa la Ngwa nation has been drawn to an online publication by the Tribune on April 26, 2025, titled “Abia 2027: Reps Deputy Speaker, Kalu, urged to run for governorship position.” The report, purportedly attributing the call to the Ukwa la Ngwa leadership, has been described…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Spiritual Director of the Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Uke, and Parish Priest of Blessed Iwene Tansi Pilgrimage Center, Umudioka, both in Anambra State, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Obimma, has described the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the November 8 election in the State, Chief Dr. George Moghalu,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Government has announced the immediate suspension of all exercise activities at the Ekwueme Square Boulevard in Awka, the state capital, until further notice. In a special announcement issued on Sunday by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), Hon. Ossy…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command said its operatives have taken control of the scene of office of the Vigilante group at Amesi, in Aguata Local Government Area of the State, following an attack on the office by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A renowned engineer and oil magnate, Mr. Barth Nwibe, has recounted his journey from humble beginnings in a quiet Anambra village to establishing what he described as Nigeria’s most independent oilfield service firm, SEGOFS Energy, even as he prepares to unveil a ₦3 billion AI-powered diagnostic centre in Awka, Anambra…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A trigger-happy gunman has been arrested in Anambra State, following the tragedy that struck the Unubi community in Nnewi South Local Government Area of the State over the week. The suspect had reportedly invaded the residence of a teacher couple, Mr. and Mrs. Nwokedi in the community on Tuesday night…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka What could be best described as mixed reactions have trailed the recent demolition of the Head Office of the Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) located along the Nnewi-Owerri Road at Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra, by the state government. This reporter, Izunna Okafor, gathered that the Head Office…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command, in collaboration with local vigilante operatives, has arrested six suspects in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area, for allegedly exploiting sick persons and using them to solicit alms from unsuspecting members of the public. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Booth 2 Booth with Bola Tinubu, a support group under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has lauded the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, for the successful peaceful, and free and fair conduct of the APC governorship primary election in Anambra State. Speaking during a palliative distribution outreach organized…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Information reaching our Correspondent Desk has it that the suspected trigger-happy officer of the Agụnechemba security outfit, who allegedly shot dead a female road user in Nnewi, Anambra State, has been identified and arrested. Recall that we had earlier reported how a woman, simply identified as Chiamaka Okeke, was allegedly…
