By Izunna Okafor, Awka Football is often described as more than a game. It is emotion, identity, culture, community and, for millions around the world, a way of life. Across continents, football clubs command extraordinary loyalty from supporters who invest not only their money but also their hearts, time, energy and emotional well-being into…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka What began as a night of football excitement ended in sorrow Umudieleke Umuoru Village, Uga, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, as family members, friends, neighbours and sympathizers gathered on Sunday to bid a final farewell to Mazi Chibuzor Nzediegwu, a popular livestock trader who reportedly died while watching…
In the often unpredictable landscape of sports sponsorship in Nigeria, where corporate commitments come and go, Neros Pharmaceuticals Ltd has distinguished itself with an extraordinary record of twenty unbroken years of sponsoring the Anambra State FA Cup, a feat that remains unmatched at both state and national levels. From 2006 to date, the company…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was a dramatic and scintillating scene on Tuesday night in Awka, the capital city of Anambra State, as two podgy and plumpy young men, Michael Ilomaduabuchukwu (popularly known as Mmanwụ) and Martins Chinonso took to the street to test their strength and speed in a running competition. The jocular…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The quiet community of Ebenator in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State came alive with emotion, remembrance and deep reflection on Tuesday, April 7, as activities marking the burial of former member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Harry Nnabueze Oranezi, commenced with a youth-organised memorial football match…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has expressed strong optimism and readiness ahead of the forthcoming 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA) scheduled to commence on February 14, 2026 (Valentine’s Day) in Asaba, Delta State. The optimism stems from the readiness of the officers of the Command and the motivation by the…
It was four days of memorable tennis at Milatel Hotel and Suites, Awka, the Anambra State capital. The auspicious event was the 2026 Annual Tennis Championships sponsored by the quintessential philanthropist, Barrister Tony Agbasiere aka Celebrity Barrister. Tennis players from the South-East and South-South States slugged it out, showcasing exceptional talents and passion for…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A former Commissioner for Information and Communication Strategy in Anambra State, Ogbuefi Tony J.K. Nnachetta, has paid a glowing tribute to the late Nigerian football legend, Chairman Christian Chukwu, MFR, describing him as a rare blend of warrior, peacemaker, and patriotic servant of the nation. Speaking at the Night of Tributes…
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have made history once again, defeating Mali 78–64 in a gripping final to win their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket championship a feat never before achieved by any African nation. The win also marks Nigeria’s seventh AfroBasket title overall, firmly solidifying their dominance as the undisputed queens of African basketball….
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has advanced to the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket after a hard-fought 75–68 victory over Senegal in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.Nigeria travel insurance The thrilling semifinal clash, held at the Palais des Sports de Treichville, lived up to its billing as the “final before the final,” with both…
