By Ovat Abeng The traditional ruler of Awba-Ofemili in Awka North LGA of Anambra State, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Ezekwesili Ernest Maduagwuna (Ofemili 1 of Awba-Ofemili), has raised alarm, alleging that suspected hoodlums have practically taken over their farmland, resulting in killings and massive destruction of farm produce including yam […]
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Customs Service At Seme Borders Seizes ₦365m Worth Of Prohibited Goods, Explosive Cartridges, Expired Noodles
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, says its men intercepted prohibited goods with a combined Duty Paid Value of ₦365.16 million, including 1,306 sacks of expired and decomposing noodles, as well as 3,300 cartridges of explosive materials. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Kaila, disclosed this […]
Quest For Innovative Global Economy As Soludo Explores Canadian Tech Partnerships To Drive Anambra’s Innovation
By Christian AburimeAwka The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, is taking Anambra’s future global to Canada as part of the Federal Government delegation to the Nigeria Diaspora Economic Development Conference in Toronto. Seeking to deepen strategic partnerships with Canadian tech unicorns, the Governor is not coming […]
Aerotropolis Not Just An Airport
By Law Mefor Here are some missed big issues in the conversation on why Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo bets big on Anambra Aerotropolis as a key driver for the state’s industrial future. When profound change comes upon a society, plenteous doubters always meet it. History speaks to this fact. Anambra […]
Mefor Receives Award For Commitment To Youth Development
Urges Students To Acquire Digital Skills FOr Future By Rose Oranye The Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr Law Mefor, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, received an award from the Director of Student Empowerment and Initiatives, Students Union Government (SUG), Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka. The award […]
Soludo: The Man That Moves Against The Wind
By Law Mefor A major highlight of the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit in Asaba was the description of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo as the man who moves against the wind by Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima. This is indeed the truest definition of exceptional and transformational leadership, that […]
Anambra Pledges Collaboration With NAEGE, Vows To Enforce Professional Standards In Construction
Says No Professional Should Practice Without Belonging To Professional Body By Rose Oranye The Anambra State Government has pledged to partner with the Nigerian Association for Engineering Geology and Environment (NAEGE) and to enforce stricter professional standards in construction and mining across the state. The Commissioner for Petroleum and Natural […]
FirstPower Appeals For Calm Over Allegations Of Illegal Disconnection, Extortion Of Prepaid Meter Customers, Says Investigations Ongoing
The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited says it has commenced investigation into allegations of illegal disconnection of customers and extortion of money as a condition for reconnection by some of its field personnel, particularly within the Obosi District, as contained in a video currently circulating on social media. […]
PDP Kicks Against CRISSAA’s Political Campaign Advert Rates, Describes It As Shameful, Assault on Democracy
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed dismay at decision of the Cross River State Signage and Advertisement Agency (CRISSAA) to impose huge advert rates on political parties, describing as shameful assault on democracy. The agency slams N150 million for presidential political campaign advertisements, N100 million for governorship advertisements, N50 […]
CRISSAA Pegs Presidential Billboard Campaign Advert Rate at N150m, Governors N100m, Senators N50m, Reps N25m Ahead of 2027 Polls
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Cross River State Signage and Advertisement Agency (CRISSAA), has announced the advertisement rates for political billboards and campaign advertisements across the state The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Director General of CRISSAA, Ubong Sam, during an interactive session with members of […]