By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has moved to sanitize and reposition the state as the country’s true cradle of Nollywood by launching a crackdown on unauthorized movie production camps, unveiling a taskforce for enforcement, and rolling out an ambitious entrepreneurship scheme for actors, among…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, on Monday, inaugurated Enugu Air, a state-owned commercial airline established by the Governor Peter Mbah Administration with three Embraer airplanes for a start. Recalling Mbah’s persistence and energy in bringing Enugu Air to reality, Keyamo described him as “an incredible, performing governor”, noting that…
The Abia State Police Command has made significant strides in its fight against crime, apprehending 245 suspects and rescuing multiple victims in a series of operations conducted between January and June 2025. The efforts, which also led to the recovery of illegal firearms, vehicles, and illicit drugs, underscore the command’s commitment to enhancing public safety…
A former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (retd.) has advocated for the introduction of mandatory military training for all Nigerians, beginning with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Ihejirika believes that doing this will help promote national unity, discipline, and resilience in the face of mounting security and social challenges. Former COAS…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the redeployment of several Commissioners of Police to different states and formations across the country. The changes, which take effect immediately, are aimed at improving security and strengthening police presence in key areas. In a statement released on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed its members nationwide to begin an indefinite strike over the federal government’s delay in paying June 2025 salaries. This decision, which enforces the union’s “No Pay, No Work” policy, has already taken effect in several universities. Branches of ASUU at the University of Jos and University…
A Nigerian doctor, DS Omeiza has advised people to remove “charms” attached to their bodies before being wheeled into theatre for surgery. The doctor, who stated this in a Facebook post on Sunday, July 6, said if a charm cannot cure the ailment then it won’t contribute to a successful surgery. “When coming to theatre…
The intervention of Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has helped Mr. Ogbonnaya Igbojionu, an Abia citizen, and two other citizens of Nigeria from other regions to regain their freedom after 26 years in prison after they were sentenced to death. Presenting the released individuals on Saturday 6th June, to Governor…
Latest figure released by Statisense, a leading data and research group has shown that the borrowing of over $2.82 billion in less than two years of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has placed him as the president that has borrowed more in the 25 years of Nigeria’s fourth Republic from 1999 to date. Very strange…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Stakeholders and respected leaders of Umuchu community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State have categorically dismissed as false, malicious, and misleading, the recent allegations of corruption and misconduct levelled against the State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Hon. Tony Collins Nwabunwanne. This is coming on…
