On Tuesday, 4th February, the World Health Organization (WHO) marked World Cancer Day under the theme “United by Unique”. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, highlighted the alarming cancer burden in Africa, with over 900,000 new cases and 580,000 deaths in 2022. Cervical and breast cancers are the […]
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Anambra State Executive Council Meets, Awards Contracts.
At its first meeting of the year, the Anambra State Executive Council has condemned human activities fueling erosion, warning that illegal structures on waterways violate the Land Use Act and risk demolition. The Council urged communities to stop unauthorized sand excavation to prevent further environmental damage. Meanwhile, contracts were awarded […]
South Africa President Ramaphosa denies Trump’s claim On South Africa Land’s Confiscation.
Ramaphosa has rejected Monday assertions by Donald Trump that South Africa was “confiscating” land and said he was ready to explain his government’s land reform policy to his US counterpart. Trump’s comments appeared to be referring to a land expropriation act signed by Ramaphosa last month which stipulates the government […]
Controversy trails Enugu LP Senator’s reported defection
Senator Kelvin Chukwu representing Enugu East Senatorial zone has debunked viral report that he has dumped the Labour Party. Social media was busy on Monday morning with a report that Senator Chukwu has defected to the Zenith Labour Party, ZLP. A letter to that effect, with Chukwu’s signature, addressed to […]
Senator calls for peace as Abia, Akwa Ibom boundary clash claims one life
The senator representing Abia Central, Senator Austin Akobundu, has urged the people of Ariam Eleuelu in Ariam Usaka of Ikwuano LGA of Abia State and Obot Akara community in Akwa Ibom State, who are currently embroiled in a border dispute, to sheathe their swords and allow peace to reign. Akobundu […]
Residents Of Zamfara communities lament presence of Bello Turji’s foot soldiers.
Residents of some Maradun communities in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State have lamented the presence of a notorious bandits’ leader, Bello Turji. Newsmen gathered that loyalists of Turji, traveling on motorcycles and carrying casualties, were observed by local residents on the evening of January 19 and the morning […]
US-based Nigerian doctor killed self over $1,900 child support, not $15,000.
Francis Van-Lare, the father-in-law to United States-based Nigerian cardiologist, Dr Ikenna Erinne, has refuted claims that the late doctor took his own life due to financial strain from a $15,000 monthly child support ruling. He made this disclosure on Monday as a clarification to the viral claim. According to him, […]
University staff petition EFCC, accuse VC of corruption
The staff members of a prominent higher institution in Anambra State have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the acting head of the institution for alleged contract racketeering, public procurement violation, fraud, and financial crimes. In a January 27, 2025 letter addressed to the EFCC Chairman, counsel […]
Umuoba Anam seeks Soludo’s intervention over Aguleri youths’ attacks.
Leaders of Umuoba Anam under the aegis of Federated Association of Umuoba Anam Council, have petitioned Governor Chukwuma Soludo to restrain Aguleri youths and people from further attacks and encroachment on their fish ponds and farmlands at Omagu Umuoji near Egbeagu Eziagulu Otu Aguleri in Anambra East Local Government Area […]
Two Drug Dealers Arrested in Anambra, Several Parcels Recovered.
The officers of the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA) Brigade have apprehended two suspected drug peddlers and illegal street traders during a targeted operation in Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State. The suspects were arrested during a demolition exercise carried out by the brigade, led by its […]