Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, expressed deep concern and sadness over the brutal assassination of Mr. Silas Onyima, President-General of Umuoji Community. The state government strongly condemns this act of violence. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Mr. Onyima’s family, the Umuoji community, and the entire Idemili North Local Government Area. Governor Soludo is…
Members of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have protested in Edo and Osun states over the economic hardship in the country. Inflation has reached 29 percent in Nigeria and with the subsidy on fuel removed, the cost of living has spiked in recent months. This has triggered debates and protests in some parts of Nigeria. To…
The Eastern Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has completed the migration to its new vending system, SuperEdge, and is now ready to offer meter upgrades to customers. During the transition period, customers were unable to recharge their meters, but now they can conveniently purchase tokens and upgrade their meters. According to Mr. Emeka Ezeh, the Head…
Valentine Ozigbo attended Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) in Anambra State to celebrate and support Prof. C.J Ubanyionwu as he delivered the 10th Inaugural Lecture titled “Election Petition in Nigeria, A Legal Quagmire.” The lecture was a significant achievement for Prof. Ubanyionwu and also put Amesi, Mr. Ozigbo’s hometown, on the academic map. It was…
The Anambra State Association of Town Union (ASATU) has sadly recorded the deaths of at least seven President Generals in the state under similar circumstances. The most recent incident occurred in Umuoji Community, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the killing and assured that investigations…
The Anambra State Tricycle Owners and Riders Association is urging Prof Chukwuma Soludo to establish Security Monitoring Units across the state. This is to address the rising incidents of tricycle theft, particularly in urban areas. The Chairman expressed his concern about the unacceptable attacks and killings of their members. While acknowledging Prof Soludo’s efforts in…
Lionel Messi scored a classy injury-time goal for Inter Miami in their 1-1 draw with LA Galaxy on Sunday. Galaxy took the lead after 75 minutes through striker Dejan Joveljic, before midfielder Mark Delgado was sent off for a second yellow card. Messi then combined cleverly with former Barcelona team-mate Jordi Alba and slid at…
World number 2,930 Joe Dean, who also works as a part-time delivery driver has won a “life-changing” prize of £170,000 by finishing runner-up at the Kenya Open. The Englishman, who scraped on to the DP World Tour through qualifying, finished joint second behind Darius van Driel in Nairobi. Dean, who works as a delivery driver…
The Nigerian Army has dismissed claims of a plot to overthrow the Tinubu administration. Sahara reporters earlier reported that the Guards Brigade is on high alert over “unusual movements, leading to suspicion of a coup plot in Nigeria”. It also claimed that the development prompted an emergency meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Commander…
Former nightclub bouncer Jake Knapp won a first PGA Tour event on only his ninth start as he took the Mexico Open by two shots. The twenty nine year old, went into the final day four shots clear and saw his lead wiped out over the first seven holes. But he rallied on the back…
