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…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A disagreement has erupted between Idemili North and Onitsha North Local Government Areas of Anambra State following the decision by the Idemili North authorities to rename the popular Limca Road after former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, a decision that has been vehemently been rejected by the Onitsha North Local…
By Christian ABURIME The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has warmly congratulated the Muslim Ummah in Anambra State and across Nigeria on the happy occasion of Eid el Fitri. In his goodwill message, Governor Soludo rejoices with the Muslim faithful as they mark the successful completion of the holy month of…
PRESS STATEMENT FIRSTPOWER BEGINS INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED N2.1 MILLION LEVY ON AMUDO COMMUNITY FOR TRANSFORMER REPAIR March 20, 2026 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…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has ordered all political appointees serving in the Anambra State Government to immediately hand over their official responsibilities, a directive that effectively dissolves the first-term cabinet and signals the beginning of a new administrative phase following his inauguration for a second term in office on Tuesday. The…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FirstPower) on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, held its 2026 Customer Engagement Forum for customers under the Awka/Enugwu-Ukwu District, as part of its continued efforts to strengthen customer relations, promote transparency, and address concerns relating to electricity supply and service delivery in Anambra…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, alongside his Deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, has formally begun his second term in office, with declaration and reassurance that the ongoing transformation in the state will now move to a faster phase of “Gear-4,” while also declaring that the much-feared crackdown on criminal…
