By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council, Dr. Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden de@th of veteran journalist and media consultant, Comrade Dr. Harris Udokama Chuma-Odili (Ogene Ogbunike), who passed away over the weekend after slumping at a public function on…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka An Anambra-based financial literacy coach and medical laboratory scientist, Coach Izu Godson Udemezue, has recounted a harrowing experience in the hands of street urchins at the Ekene Park axis of the Onitsha Down Flyover, while calling on Governor Chukwuma Soludo to urgently address the worsening insecurity around the area. Narrating…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The people of Ogbunike community in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, and the entire state, have been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of veteran journalist, media consultant, and cultural custodian, Comrade Dr. Harris Udokama Chuma-Odili, fondly known as Ogene Ogbunike and “Eze Ọgbọnọ”. According to eyewitnesses, the…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has taken decisive disciplinary measures following the tragic death of Miss Isabella Chioma Ajana, a 100-level Law student of the University. Recall that Isabella’s death, which occured last month linked to Elmada Hostel’s controversial spare key policy, recently sparked off a chain of…
By Our Correspondent As part of his administration’s commitment to addressing housing deficit in the state, Governor Chukwuma Soludo at the weekend conducted a scheduled inspection visit to Golf Residency Estate in Awka. This initiative underscores his administration’s commitment to partner with the private sector to provide affordable and sustainable housing solutions for Anambra…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Geeks and Founders Alliance for Soludo (GEFAS) has lauded the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, for his visionary leadership and commitment to transforming the state into a livable and prosperous smart megacity through technology and innovation. According to the group, within just six weeks of…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Security operatives in Anambra State have arrested a Chinese national over alleged involvement in illegal mining activities within the state. According to a statement released by the Anambra State Police Command, the suspect, identified as Mu Hua Qiang, 45, a resident of Aguleri, was apprehended by personnel of the Operation…
By Our Correspondent An Anglican Clergyman, Ven. Dr. Ifeanyi Umeh has described the former Registrar of Awka Anglican Diocese as treacherous and fraudulent. Ven. Dr. Umeh was worried that someone who cheated the Church and deceived the Archbishop of the Province of the Niger, Most Reverend Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim, is now playing the victim. In…
By Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, Awka The Anglican Diocese of Awka has cleared the Archbishop, His Grace, The Most Revd Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim, PhD, of allegations of financial impropriety after an emergency Diocesan Board. The Diocesan Board at its meeting dismissed claims of land-sale proceeds being diverted into the Archbishop’s private account. The Board, which…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka In what has been described as another major breakthrough against illegal arms trafficking, the Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man, Akpan Godwin, for unlawful possession of over 1,000 rounds of live ammunition in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of the State. According to a statement issued…
