By Izunna Okafor, Awka Youth of Anambra State under the auspices of Blazing Generation Initiative (BGI) have asserted their readiness and committment towards fostering a livable and prosperous society. BGI at Eagles Assembly, held in Awka, Anambra State capital, affirmed their desire to raise a breed of change agents, informed and refined youths to…
By Christian ABURIME People go into politics for diverse reasons. Some are noble in mind to serve and add value to society, while others seek the power of public office in order to acquire fame and fortune. When politicians seeking election are placed under intense public lens, all sorts of antecedents and motives are bound…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Emerging Leaders International School (ELIS), Abuja, has clocked eight years of existence, marking nearly a decade of shaping young minds and building a generation of future leaders. Founded by renowned philanthropist, Chief Mrs. Obby Okwubanego (Ife Nawfija), ELIS has grown into a signal of hope and opportunity for children,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, is set to roll out yet another massive empowerment package for young people in the state, as the second batch of the flagship 1Youth2Skills Plus programme prepares for graduation. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon….
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has expressed serious concerns over rising cases of moral decadence among youths in the state, especially in the areas of cultism, drug abuse, and staged kidnappings, even as it announced the arrest of 54 suspects and recovery of several bags of illicit drugs in recent…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A concerned citizen has raised the alarm over the pitiable condition of a homeless woman who has turned the roadside at Nnewi into her home, sparking calls for urgent intervention from the government and humanitarian agencies. The woman, whose identity still remains unknown as at the time of filing this…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The build-up to the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State has taken yet another major turn, with the defection of over 1,500 members and foot soldiers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) into the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), further swelling the ranks of the ruling party in the grassroots…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The political tension in Anambra has taken another dramatic twist as the wife of the state governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Nonye Frances Soludo, has finally broken her silence and responded to the barrage of attacks and allegations made against her, her husband, and even her children by Senator Uche Lilian Ekwunife,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Government has refuted reports circulating on social media and some news platforms claiming that Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo is set to construct a new airport in Ndikelionwu, Orumba North Local Government Area of the state. The viral news reports, accompanied by photos, which started trending on Friday…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka What could be best described as tension gripped Ogidi community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Thursday night following a bloody cult-related attack at a burial ceremony that left four people dead and no fewer than 15 others severely injured. According to reports and videos currently trending…
