By Izunna Okafor, Awka Barely three days after the fiery response of the Anambra First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Nonye Frances Soludo, to the infidelity allegations against her and other verbal attacks against her family her husband and children, the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Senator Uche Lilian…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Governor Chukwuma Soludo-led Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has approved several more strategic projects across the state, even as it emphasized that no new projects will be awarded for the sake of election season. This was contained in a press statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Youth of Anambra State under the auspices of Blazing Generation Initiative (BGI) have asserted their readiness and committment towards fostering a livable and prosperous society. BGI at Eagles Assembly, held in Awka, Anambra State capital, affirmed their desire to raise a breed of change agents, informed and refined youths to…
By Christian ABURIME People go into politics for diverse reasons. Some are noble in mind to serve and add value to society, while others seek the power of public office in order to acquire fame and fortune. When politicians seeking election are placed under intense public lens, all sorts of antecedents and motives are bound…
By Christian ABURIME The political arena is, by its nature, a battlefield of ideas. It is where visions for the future clash, where policies are debated, and where the character and competence of those who seek to lead are rightfully placed under intense public scrutiny. In a functioning democracy, this scrutiny is not a…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Emerging Leaders International School (ELIS), Abuja, has clocked eight years of existence, marking nearly a decade of shaping young minds and building a generation of future leaders. Founded by renowned philanthropist, Chief Mrs. Obby Okwubanego (Ife Nawfija), ELIS has grown into a signal of hope and opportunity for children,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, is set to roll out yet another massive empowerment package for young people in the state, as the second batch of the flagship 1Youth2Skills Plus programme prepares for graduation. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon….
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has expressed serious concerns over rising cases of moral decadence among youths in the state, especially in the areas of cultism, drug abuse, and staged kidnappings, even as it announced the arrest of 54 suspects and recovery of several bags of illicit drugs in recent…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A concerned citizen has raised the alarm over the pitiable condition of a homeless woman who has turned the roadside at Nnewi into her home, sparking calls for urgent intervention from the government and humanitarian agencies. The woman, whose identity still remains unknown as at the time of filing this…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The build-up to the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State has taken yet another major turn, with the defection of over 1,500 members and foot soldiers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) into the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), further swelling the ranks of the ruling party in the grassroots…
