By Izunna Okafor, Awka Barely two days after Tochi Martins Attah, a 300-level student of the Department of Microbiology at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, slumped and died while playing football; the institution has been thrown into mourning aging, following the death of another promising student. The deceased, Miss Chioma Ajana Isabella, a 100-level…
The industrial and commercial city of Nnewi, Anambra State, Cutix PLC — an indigenous Nigerian cable manufacturing company — was officially unveiled as the sponsor for the second season of Onye Afia, the flagship business show on Afia TV, Southeast Nigeria’s first indigenous television channel on MultiChoice’s DStv and GOtv, with headquartered in Enugu. The…
Labour Party candidate in the November 8 Anambra State governorship election, Dr. George Moghalu has pledged to establish a Special Disability Fund and provide skill acquisition for persons with disabilities (PWD), if elected. Moghalu who spoke in Awka after his adoption for the election by Alliance of Disabled People (ADP) in Anambra State, reaffirmed his…
The Government of the United Kingdom, will launch digital eVisas for most Nigerian nationals applying for study or work visas from 15 July 2025. This marks a significant step in the UK’s transition to a fully digital immigration system. Under the new system, successful applicants will receive a secure online eVisa instead of a physical…
…Urges Unity To Dislodge APC We Need To Salvage Nigeria From Sinking – Edema, Akinbobola Former Governor of Osun State and interim Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola has told members of the party to expect propaganda against the party from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Aregbesola who was welcomed by…
Shortly after delivering my lecture today, I granted the floor to a team of social crusaders and human rights advocates who spoke to my year one students on critical issues surrounding gender-based violence, particularly rape and the utilization of the Sex Offenders Register. The guest speakers, Yohanna Rachel and Mrs. Ugochi Freeman, provided guidance on…
~Hail Health Commissioner For His Credible Achievements. Weighing the giant strides of the present administration of Prof. Chukwuma Soludo in the Health sector of Anambra State, the Health Supervisors in all the 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) have assured of their support for his reelection for a second term in office. According to them, the…
The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria has equiped over 500 people onbusiness management and entrepreneurship through its capacity building initiative, ‘WACTpreneur’ at Onne and Ogu communities in Rivers States. WACTpreneur is a capacity-building programme designed to equip community members with essential skills in business management and entrepreneurship. The initiative, which runs in batches,…
…Seeks NDLEA Support On Reporting Without Stigmatisation The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) FCT Chapter has expressed deep concern over the rising trend of drug abuse in the nation’s capital, Abuja. The association also called on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to support efforts to report drug abuse cases without stigmatization, aiming…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has reiterated the historical identity of the state as a land of peace, tolerance, and innovation, while urging citizens to shun criminal elements exploiting the façade of self-government agitations to wreak havoc on innocent residents. The Police Chief made the call…
