The Anambra State government, through the Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, has warned Onitsha landlords that the state government would no longer tolerate the defacing of Onitsha, the commercial nerve centre of the state. Ibezim gave the warning during an interactive session with the landlords of Onitsha South Local Government Area at the council secretariat,…
Grade 1 Area Court sitting in Kabusa, Abuja, on Thursday, sentenced Mustapha Adamu and Mohammed Musa to two months imprisonment each for peddling illicit drugs. The Judge, Malam Abubakar Sadiq, sentenced the convicts of new Kuchingoro, Abuja, after they pleaded guilty to the crime. Three other men, Philip Ibrahim, Jabra Ahmed and Kabiru Ali, were…
Peter Obi/Baba-Ahmed Presidential Campaign Organisation has disclosed that it spent over N744,500,000.00 (seven hundred and forty-four million, five hundred thousand) in litigation in courts over the 2023 presidential election. This was made known on Thursday by Aisha Yesufu, the Chairman of the Fundraising Team of the Campaign Organisation during a fundraising report presentation. She said,…
After years of acrimony, the ancient kingdom of Ogwuari in Nsugbe, Anambra East Local Government Area, is finally experiencing a renewed sense of peace, unity, and harmony. The event, chaired by renowned lawyer Mr. Chike Maduekwe, who also serves as the Chairman of the Anambra State Physical and Town Planning, marked the inauguration of new…
During a plenary session in Anambra state assembly, the speaker, Mr. Somtochukwu Udeze proposed a motion that was unanimously adopted by the lawmakers through voice votes. The motion, sponsored by Majority Leader Mr. Ikenna Ofodeme and seconded by Mr. Anayo Okpalaeke, member of Aguata I constituency, called on Prof Chukwuma Soludo to incentivize individuals who…
The Honourable Commissioner for Youth Development in Anambra state, Mr. Patrick Agha Mba, has organized a one-day Workshop for the media volunteers from 21 LGAs to upgrade their capacity and reposition them for the next phase of 1 Youth 2 Skills Solution youth empowerment program. Declaring the workshop open at Ministry ICT hall Awka, Mr….
A Kenyan teacher is currently attempting to set the Guinness World Record for the longest science lesson taught by an individual. Rose Tata Wekesa is aiming to teach for at least 50 hours. She is a biology and chemistry teacher at St. Austin’s Academy, an international school in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, but is undertaking the…
Kenya’s opposition leader has expressed interest in the position of African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson. Local media reports indicate that Mr Odinga is lobbying other African leaders to evaluate his candidacy before he formally applies for the role. “I am inclined to accept the challenge and I am ready and I offer myself to be…
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the South East have kicked off consultations with prominent Igbo leaders towards making inroads into the zone. The South East National Vice Chairman of the party, Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu on Thursday led the party’s Zonal Organizing Secretary, Dozie Ikedife, a former senator representing Anambra North, Chief Emma…
The Senator Representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Ubah, has reassured his constituents of tight security in his constituency and by extension in Anambra State in general. Ubah Stated while handing over 150 walkie-talkies, 100 units of High Definition Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, 100 solar-powered street lights, a walkie-talkie repeater and motorbikes…
