The schedule for Local Government Elections in Anambra State signals that Governor Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, has remained true to his promise. Since assuming office, Soludo has been dedicated to ensuring that democracy is not only present in rural areas but is deeply institutionalized. During his 2021 governorship campaign, Prof. Soludo pledged to conduct…
Ahead of the October 2024 local council election in Enugu State, the state’s chapter of the Peoples Democratic (PDP), on Wednesday, elected the party’s chairmanship candidate for the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The party had also earlier elected its councillorship candidates for the 260 electoral wards of the state on Monday….
The Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Professor Ngozi Udeh has commended the Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South local government area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi for the giant strides in the council area especially in education. She made this statement during the commissioning of infrastructures for basic education, stating that Governor Charles Soludo’s administration is…
In a move to bolster tax compliance, the Imo State Internal Revenue Service (IIRS) has sealed off eight prominent hotels and apartments in Owerri. This action, executed on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, targets establishments accused of failing to remit taxes despite repeated warnings. The affected businesses include well-known names in the local hospitality industry such…
Former champions Naomi Osaka, Bianca Andreescu and Stan Wawrinka have received singles main draw wild cards into the US Open, the United States Tennis Association said Wednesday. Japan’s Osaka, who counts the 2018 and 2020 US Opens among her four Grand Slam titles, returned to competition in January after the birth of her daughter and…
The Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziak Salako, has announced that he has adopted an elephant as a member of his family as part of his efforts to contribute to the conservation of the critically endangered species in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch of the Nigeria Elephant Action Plan (NEAP) in Abuja, Dr. Salako…
A group of 63 retired Nigerian soldiers who fought in the Civil War has appealed to the federal government to settle their outstanding pension arrears. The retired soldiers, enlisted between 1967 and 1978, claim they have not received their pension payments despite President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of N134.7 billion for military veteran pensions in 2020….
The Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Jalal Arabi, and the commission’s secretary, Abdullahi Kontagora, have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission accused of alleged mismanagement of the N90bn 2024 Hajj subsidy. According to the anti-graft agency said, “A total of SR314,098 was recovered,” from the NAHCON chairman and…
Renowned Austrian billionaire and socialite, Richard Lugner, passed away on Monday at his villa in Vienna, weeks after marrying his sixth wife, Simone. The 91-year-old construction tycoon had been dealing with various health issues prior to his death. Lugner, affectionately known as “Mr. Concrete,” was celebrated for his extravagant lifestyle, multiple marriages, and high-profile companions….
The Anambra State Government has taken a proactive step to enhance security within the state by releasing dedicated emergency contact numbers for reporting kidnappers and other criminal activities in the State. This is coming amid the rising concerns over the recent surge of insecurity, especially kidnapping and other violent crimes, in the state. According to…
