In a pivotal move to galvanize momentum ahead of the November 8 Anambra Gubernatorial Election, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Deputy Governorship Candidate, Chief Hon. Sir Geoffrey Ndubisi Nwobu, alongside the party’s Governorship Candidate, convened with key stakeholders of the party on Friday, June 20, 2025. The high-level meeting took place at the residence…
The Brand New Toyota Ambulance Bus with the registration number, ABJ–84BL, Abuja, donated to the Sickle Cell Orphanage and Underprivileged Home Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State, by the Young People’s Party (YPP) Candidate for the November eight gubernatorial election in the State, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has been commissioned by the Labour Party…
Senator Victor Umeh, OFR, the distinguished senator representing Anambra Central, has publicly called on former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, to tender an unreserved apology to the Igbo people over his role in the Nigerian Civil War. Reacting to comments made by General Gowon in a recent interview, Senator Umeh expressed deep disappointment…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was an insightful, impactful and inspiring experience over the weekend as officials of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) undertook an educational monitoring trip to the riverine and hard‑to‑reach communities of the state. The trip, undertaken on Friday, June 20, was both enlightening and affirming, as the team…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Veteran Nollywood actor Yemi Ayebo, popularly known as “Yemi My Lover,” has expressed disappointment after his name was prominently featured in a song by superstar artiste, Olamide, without him receiving any form of compensation or response from him for that. In a recent interview shared widely on social media, Ayebo…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka What could be best described as a fresh wave of competition has emerged in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, as a new entrant, Lebara Nigeria, officially announced the rollout of its unique 0724 number range, signaling its readiness to challenge existing telecom giants like MTN, Glo, and Airtel in the Nigerian market….
The Anambra State Government has issued a stern directive to residents and property owners occupying dilapidated or defaced buildings across key urban areas, mandating them to repaint their houses or face enforcement measures beginning July 1. This directive was announced on Thursday in a statement by the state Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Felix Odimegwu, who…
Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has officially declared June 14, 2025, as “Igbo Day” in recognition of the contributions and cultural heritage of the Igbo community in the state. The proclamation, which was signed by Governor Stein, acknowledged the Igbo people as an integral part of North Carolina’s social, economic and cultural landscape. The…
In what will come as a rare and contentious ruling, Magistrate Farida Ibrahim of the Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse 6, Abuja, on Wednesday sentenced a young man to 15 strokes of public flogging. The Chief Magistrate Ibrahim handed down a sentence of public flogging to the young man accused of fighting with a prostitute….
The Netherlands has officially returned all Benin artefacts in its possession to Nigeria, reaffirming its commitment to the repatriation of looted cultural heritage. Marieke Van Bommel, Director General of the Wereld Museum, announced the handover of 119 historical artefacts to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, at a ceremony held at the royal…
