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…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka An Anambra-based Anglican cleric has been reportedly hospitalized after some suspected government officials in charge of emblem enforcement reportedly gave him a hot chase that forced him into a bush where he reportedly crashed with his vehicle. The incident was said to have happened on Tuesday, November 4th and resulted in…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Permanent Secretary of the Anambra State Ministry of Environment, Mr. Tochukwu Obodogha, has been honoured with a Special Recognition Award by Century Media International (CMI) for his exceptional leadership, commitment, administrative excellence, and service to environmental development in the state. The award presentation, which held on Tuesday, November 4,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The re-election bid of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has received a major boost as Dr. Nelson Omenugha, Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP), led over 150 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Labour Party (LP) to join the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has deployed CP Abayomi Shogunle, PhD, fsi, as the new Commissioner of Police to take charge of security operations in Anambra State ahead of the November 8, 2025 Governorship Election. This development, announced in a press statement issued on Tuesday,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Controversy has trailed the mild drama reportedly stirred by the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming Anambra gubernatorial election, Senator Uche Ekwunife, during the signing of the Peace Accord between candidates of different political parties contesting in the November 8 poll. The incident, which took…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka As preparations heighten for the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, on Monday, November 3, witnessed the formal signing of a Peace Accord among all political party candidates contesting in the poll. According to a statement released…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has received advance tactical teams and surveillance equipment from the Force Headquarters, including helicopters and drones, to strengthen security operations ahead of the November 8, 2025 governorship election in the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra South Senatorial Zone Women Mobilization for the All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified efforts ahead of the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, reaffirming their full support for the party’s candidate, Prince Dr. Nicholas Ukachukwu, and his running mate, Senator Uche Ekwunife. The women, during a…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, on Friday, November 1, 2025, decorated fourteen newly promoted officers of the Command in a brief but colourful ceremony held at the Police Headquarters, Awka. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the event also…
