By Izunna Okafor, Awka An Anambra-born lawyer resident in Enugu, Mr Enemuo CC, Esq. has voiced his worry over the recent tax law in Nigeria, signed by President Bola Tinubu, which will take effect on January 1. Enemuo, a senior partner at Maritech Solicitors in a press statement he made available to journalists said…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Emmanuel Nwachukwu, has extended warm Christmas greetings to his constituents, describing the yuletide season as a period of love, unity and renewed hope for individuals, families and communities. Senator Nwachukwu’s felicitation was contained in his Christmas message to Ndi Anambra South, on…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Anambra’s Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has reached yet another defining milestone in her already towering intellectual journey, as the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) names the globally-acclaimed novelist a Visiting Professor. Confirmed by the university authorities and dated December 18, the appointment , which has formally ushered the Africa’s one of…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Mrs. Ify Obinabo has cleared the air over the stories and reactions trailing the actions of a young lady who allegedly started acting strange after she was allegedly dropped from a vehicle by unidentified persons in Awka, the capital city…
By Izunna Okafor Awka A 20-year-old man, identified as Chisom Uba, has been reportedly stabbed to de@th during a dispute over a phone charger in Umummeri Ihiala, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, throwing the community into mourning. The incident reportedly occurred on December 17, following an argument between the deceased and his cousin,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Few days after what was popularly described as a controversial and “shrine-like” Christmas decoration appeared at the Eke Awka Market Roundabout (a commercial nerve centre and largest market in the capital city of Anambra State), and days after it was hurriedly dismantled following an intense media buzz; the State’s Commissioner…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Former Special Adviser to ex-Governor Willie Obiano on Political Matters, Chief Oseloka Ogabido (Ichie Edom Nnabuenyi Edom), has extolled Anambra philanthropist and businesswoman, Dr. Lady Loretta Ukeji, describing her four decades of marriage and lifetime commitment to humanity as a rare blend of grace, discipline, sacrifice and purposeful living worthy of…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The serene community of Isu-Awaa in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State was filled with reverence, solemnity, and celebration last week as family, dignitaries, religious leaders, and well-wishers gathered to honour the life and legacy of Lady Ezinne Eunice Nwabugwu Ibe (née Chime), fondly known as Black Indigo, Apụnanwụ,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was an evening of sacred hymns and convivial fellowship on Monday as the President of the Catholic Men Organization (CMO), Awka Diocese, Hon. Barr. Sir Victor Meju, hosted a melodious 2025 Christmas Carol at his residence in Awka, the Anambra State capital, in what turned out to be a…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has announced plans to host a Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons and an End-of-Year Party as part of activities marking the 2025 yuletide season. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday, December 22, by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP…
