It is unfortunate that open defecation, which seemed to have been eradicated at Upper Iweka in Onitsha, Anambra State, has suddenly returned in full force. The resurgence of indiscriminate defecation at Upper Iweka has prompted road users to abandon a particular route due to the offensive smell caused by human feces. Traders operating businesses near…
The Imo State Commissioner for Industry, Mines, and Solid Minerals, Chief Ernest Ibejiakor, has pledged to facilitate a balanced resolution regarding the cost of sand production, ensuring it is fair to both the National Association of Miners, Imo State Chapter, and the Tipper Drivers Union. Chief Ibejiakor urged both parties to reconvene after discussing the…
Students in South East Federal and state tertiary institutions are now to assess the Nigeria Education Loan Fund. The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement, South East, Mrs Chioma Nweze made this known during a South East Citizens Assembly, held at ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Addressing students selected from…
As the burial of the former President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, approaches, Senator Ben Obi, head of the burial planning committee, has confirmed the participation of several high-profile Nigerians. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, all five South-East governors, and Yoruba leader Ayo Adebanjo are among the notable figures expected to attend the ceremony. Chief…
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo, has inaugurated a 27-member Main Organising Committee (MOC) for the 2024 edition of Anambra State Traders Competition. The MOC was inaugurated at Anambra State Market Traders Association (ASMATA) Secretariat, Onitsha. While inaugurating the Committee, Governor Soludo who was represented by his Special Adviser on Trade, Chief Evarist Ubah, called on Anambra Traders’…
Meet Yemisi Iranloye, the Nigerian entrepreneur hailed as the “Cassava Queen” for her unparalleled success in the cassava industry. Competing with multinational giants, Iranloye has not only held her ground but thrived, proving that local expertise and tenacity can outperform even the largest players. Through her company, Psaltry International, Iranloye produces over 10,000 tons of…
A delegation from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) recently visited its Study Centre in the Ezeoke Nsu community, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area, Imo State, following a fire attack by unidentified hoodlums on Monday night. In a press release from Malam Ibrahim Sheme, NOUN’s Director of Media and Publicity, it was revealed that…
The Lagos State branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has directed the leadership of Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries to carefully vet testimonies shared by its members during services. This follows a controversial testimony that went viral recently, where a church member claimed that an elderly man appeared to her during an examination,…
Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, has assured the newly created Anambra Civic and Social Reformation Office (ANCISOR) of his support and that of the ministry to enable it to achieve the desired behaviour modification for a better Anambra, especially in the areas of drug abuse and moral rearmament campaigns. Receiving the ANCISOR…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday hailed the just concluded local government election in the state, saying the electorate is resolute in rejecting oppression. After a tense election, the Action Peoples Party (APP) swept 22 of the 23 LGAs in the state. However, the Action Alliance (AA) won just one LGA – Etche. With the…
