A 30-year-old teacher has been arrested for allegedly beating an 8-year-old pupil into a coma in Anambra state. The Anambra state government has permanently shut down Landmark School Mgbakwu in the Awka North Local Government Area. The commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, disclosed this to reporters in her office […]
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Four in court over alleged kidnap, murder of Anambra monarch
Four persons are standing trial before an Onitsha High Court Number 1 sitting in Onitsha, Anambra State over their alleged involvement in the kidnap and murder of the traditional ruler of Ogwuaniocha community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Oliver Nnaji. The four accused persons are Onyebuchi […]
NAFDAC Alerts Public Of Europe’s Recall Of ‘Caro White’ From Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has issued a public notification regarding the recall of Caro White Skin Lightening Beauty Lotion by the European Union (EU) Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (RAPEX). A statement on NAFDAC’s website, Alert on the Recall of Ivorian […]
Anambra School Wins National Mathematics Competition
Students of Divine Rays British School in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, have emerged tops in the just-concluded 2024 National Mathematics Competition held across designated states of the country. In a statement today from the organisers, Catalyst Consulting, indicated that the competition, which covers all classes in […]
On Sports, Anambra Warriors Secure Victory To Qualify For Super Four
In a thrilling match at the Nnewi High School Beach Soccer Ground, Anambra Warriors secured a 3-2 victory over Kebbi United, securing their place in the Super Four. The match saw Anambra Warriors’ Emeka Ogbonna score a remarkable hat trick against his former club. Ogbonna, FIFA Africa’s Best Beach Soccer […]
Nigeria to end fuel imports by June, says Dangote
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, announced at the Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit in Kigali on Friday that his refinery will eliminate Nigeria’s need to import petrol by June. The Dangote Refinery is already supplying diesel and aviation fuel in Nigeria and aims to meet the energy needs of West […]
Gov Mbah Awards Full Scholarship to 17-Year Old Aspiring Pilot
Enugu state Governor, Peter Mbah has awarded a full scholarship to a 17-year-old aspiring pilot, Master Israel Echezona. Master Echezona emerged as the overall best candidate in the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology entrance examination, and Governor Mbah, in line with his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment, has pledged to […]
NDLEA Declares Nigerian Couple Wanted For Running Cacaine Cartel From India
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared Kazeem Omogoriola Owoalade and Rashidat Ayinke Owoalade wanted for allegedly running a cocaine cartel from India. In a statement on Sunday, NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi said that four members of the syndicate were arrested in Lagos, leading to the recovery of […]
Nigeria Army Rescues 386 Civilians From Sambisa Forest After 10 Years
In a major operation, the Nigerian Army has rescued 386 civilians, mostly women and children, from the Sambisa forest. The operation, dubbed “Operation Desert Sanity III”, aimed to clear the forest of remnants of terrorists and provide an opportunity for those willing to surrender. Brig. Gen. AGL Haruna, the acting […]
Your Education Has Equipped You To Challenge Status quo, Ozigbo Tells Graduates Of Tansian Varsity
Former 2021 Anambra state gubernatorial candidate, Mr Valentine Chineto Ozigbo, has challenged graduates of Tansian University to deploy their education and experiences as tools to change the status quo and make the country better. In a convocation lecture at the university on Friday, Ozigbo charged the students to work for […]