In the often unpredictable landscape of sports sponsorship in Nigeria, where corporate commitments come and go, Neros Pharmaceuticals Ltd has distinguished itself with an extraordinary record of twenty unbroken years of sponsoring the Anambra State FA Cup, a feat that remains unmatched at both state and national levels. From 2006 to date, the company…
Chief Ambassador Dr. Sir Afam Chukwuma stands as a distinguished symbol of integrity, resilience, and transformative leadership in Nigeria’s business landscape. As a nominee for Business Icon of the Year 2026 at the prestigious Eminent Man of the Year Awards, his journey reflects a rare blend of professional excellence, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment…
POWER SUPPLY CHALLENGES IN ANAMBRA AND THE PATH FORWARD: A WEEKEND ADVISORY FROM FIRSTPOWER March 27, 2026 The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FirstPower) warmly greets our esteemed customers across Anambra State as we approach the weekend and the month-end, and sincerely appreciates your patience, resilience, and continued cooperation in the face of…
By Ejike Abana In the high-octane environment of the “Light of the Nation,” where Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, is steering a radical transformation of Anambra State, the role of the messenger is as critical as the message itself. The appointment of Mr. Christian Aburime as Chief Press Secretary (CPS) is not merely a political…
THIS IS MY WELCOME ADDRESS ON THE OCCASION OF THE EPISCOPAL GALA NIGHT RECEPTION OF MY DEAR BISHOPS IN MY COUNTRY HOME NNEWI MEANT TO RECEIVE AND WELCOME THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF NIGERIA ON THEIR VISIT TO NNEWI TO ATTEND THE FORMAL COMMISSIONING OF OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL NNEWI, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA…
By Odogwu Emeka Odogwu Nigerian writer and journalist, Izunna Okafor, on January 9, 2026, clocked 32 years of age. The award-winning literary figure and journalist announced this on his social media handle on Friday, and had, in a recent interview with our correspondent, described his life as one full of with testimonies, looking back…
By Christian ABURIME The wind of festivity is blowing closer and closer. Ndị Anambra, the festive fire is already blazing after that epic GenZ City Block takeover, but now Ọnwa Dezemba is shifting gears into something deeper, something that hits straight at the heart. Today, December 20, 4pm at Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Public institutions exist for public service. Security operatives assigned to such institutions are meant to safeguard order, protect lives and property, and facilitate legitimate civic engagement. However, when the line between security and obstruction becomes blurred, the consequences often fall on innocent citizens, professionals, and democratic processes. It is based…
By Dr Nelson Omenugha, mnipr nomenugha@gmail.com The recent faceoff between Minister Nyesom Nwike and members of the Nigerian military has done more than stir social media debate. It has opened a deeper conversation about Nigeria’s governance, discipline, and the fragile harmony between our institutions. What unfolded was not merely a personal clash — it…
Dr. Nelson Omenugha, mnipr. nomenugha@gmail.com The recent designation of Nigeria by the United States as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) marks a moment of significant diplomatic tension — but also one of rare strategic opportunity. While the move underscores serious concerns over religious freedom, human rights, and communal violence, Nigeria can transform this…
