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. […]
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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 […]
FRSC Fills Potholes On Nnewi Roads
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nnewi Unit Command, has filled dangerous Potholes along Ikemba Drive, Umuele Road, Umudim, Nnewi, in a proactive effort to prevent road crashes and ensure safer travel for motorists. According to a statement issued by the Sector Public Education Officer, SRC Margaret Onabe, the exercise […]
FRSC Fills Potholes On Nnewi Roads
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nnewi Unit Command, has filled dangerous Potholes along Ikemba Drive, Umuele Road, Umudim, Nnewi, in a proactive effort to prevent road crashes and ensure safer travel for motorists. According to a statement issued by the Sector Public Education Officer, SRC Margaret Onabe, the exercise […]
Nigerian Law Society Faults CJN’s Ban On ‘Barrister’ Tittle, Replacement With ‘Esquire’, Says Not Backed By Law
The Nigerian Law Society has declared that the directive by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, banning the use of ‘Barrister’ and replacing it with ‘Esquire’ as the title for Nigerian lawyers, is not established by statutes. The CJN had directed lawyers and court officials to, with […]
Anambra Security: Two Suspected Hard-Drug Dealers Arrested With Illicit Drugs Worth Over ₦6m, Over ₦598k CASH Recovered
__This Is As CP Nnanna Steps Up Operations Following IGP’s Directive__ In furtherance of the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, on sustained intelligence-led operations and the dismantling of criminal hideouts across the country, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna […]
NUJ Reabsorbs SWAN, Warns Journalists Against Glorifying Terrorists
By Salisu Aliyu The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on journalists and media organisations across the country to adopt responsible, accurate and balanced approaches in reporting terrorism, banditry, insurgency and other security threats. The union also announced the formal reabsorption and reintegration of the Sports Writers Association of […]
Abia Police Arrest Woman for Allegedly Stabbing Husband to Death
The Abia State Police Command has arrested a woman, Mrs Sara Innocent, for allegedly stabbing her husband, Innocent Nwaoji, to death during domestic dispute in Umuokereke Ngwa, Obingwa Local Government Area of the state. Abia State Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, who disclosed this to Newsmen, said the incident […]
International Youth Day 2026: ANSACA Reaffirms Commitment To Youth-Led HIV Prevention
As Anambra State joins the rest of the world to commemorate the International Youth Day 2026, the Executive Director/Project Manager, Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) Dr. Nkem Okeke, says he joins the Anambra State AIDS Agency (ANSACA) in celebrating the energy, creativity and resilience of young people across Anambra […]