Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has declared that in his 42 years of legal practice, he has never demanded for “a kobo to write a letter of pardon for anybody.” Falana, who stated that he and his family members had received threats to life, was reacting to the controversy surrounding claims by a…
Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has declared that in his 42 years of legal practice, he has never demanded for “a kobo to write a letter of pardon for anybody.” Falana, who stated that he and his family members had received threats to life, was reacting to the controversy surrounding claims by a…
In line with the Federal government’s resolve to make an appreciable percentage of the nation’s populace economically self-reliant, the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has kicked off a nationwide 92,806 jobs creation initiative across different states of the federation including Imo State. According to Mrs Theresa Nwachukwu, the director of NDE, Imo state, the scheme…
The gallant officers of the Anambra State Police Command, on Sunday morning, foiled a kidnap attempt on a foreigner in the State. The Spokesperson of the Command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, disclosed this in a statement to newsmen on Monday. According to him, the incident happened in Ogbunka Community, where the police operatives engaged the armed…
A 17-year-old girl, identified Chinasa Adigwe, has been gruesomely murdered by a suspected ritualist in Anambra State. According to a statement issued to newsmen on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, the lifeless body of the victim was found in a bush at Omasi village…
The Imo State Police Command has dismissed allegations that its officers refused to take custody of two robbery suspects apprehended by the Ebubeagu security outfit, a local vigilante group backed by the government. According to reports, the suspects were arrested by Ebubeagu following a robbery incident on August 31, during which one Chidi Okolie was…
The Anambra State lawyers have converged at Nnewi High Court for a valedictory court session of their murdered colleague, the late Barr. Peter Awa. Late Barr. Awa hailed from Umuohi village Okija in Ihiala Local Government Area. He was gruesomely murdered on May 19, 2024 at his home town by some unknown persons. The Presiding…
Anambra State Ministry of Information has expressed readiness to support the Anambra Christmas Village 2024, scheduled to hold between December 12, 2024 and January 12, 2025 at Anambra Stadium, Awka. The event with theme, ‘People, Solution and the Magic of Christmas ‘ is being organized by Anambra State Government in collaboration with Descendants Fortune Investment…
Mr Peter Obi today worshipped with the students of Holy Rosary College in Nsugbe, marking a significant occasion as the Holy Rosary Sisters celebrate 100 years since their foundation by Bishop Joseph Shanahan in 1924. The college at Nsugbe is also celebrating its 10th anniversary. It will be recalled that Obi laid the institution’s foundation…
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has praised the Dame Irene Okwuosa Memorial Hospital in Irefi, Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, for its exceptional humanitarian work. During his visit to the hospital, Obi emphasized the importance of health as a critical foundation for growth…
