Tragedy struck in Maiduguri, Borno State on Wednesday, 7th May, 2026, when a Police Inspector, Abdulkadir Garba, was struck to death by lightning opposite the headquarters of the Borno State Police Command. The deceased officer popularly known as “Buratai,” was reportedly coordinating vehicle parking alongside a senior colleague, ASP Wazani […]
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Anambra NMA issues 48-hour strike notice if abducted doctor not released
The Anambra State Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has demanded the immediate release of one of its members, Dr Edwin Emegakor of Medical Director of Crown Multi-Specialist Hospital, Nkpor, who was abducted from his hospital on May 7. The association made the demand in a communiqué issued after […]
Gov. Soludo Meets Ozo Awka Society, Vows To Transform State Capital
By Christian ABURIME Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has called on the people of Awka to embrace their status as a 21st-century cosmopolitan city, declaring that his administration is “very intentional” about making the state capital a premier destination. Speaking during a high-level meeting with members of the Ozo Awka Society, […]
Resumption Of Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) For Final Phase
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is informing the general public that the current nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will resume for its third and final phase on Monday, 11th May 2026. It may be recalled that the second phase of the exercise was suspended on 17th April 2026, […]
Anambra NAWOJ Appreciates, Honours Father Ebube Muonso, Adopts Him As Spiritual Father
Members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, Anambra State Chapter, have adopted Rev. Father Emmanuel Obimma, popularly known as( Father Ebube Mmonso).the Spiritual Director of Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Uke, Idemili North LGA Anambra State, as their Spiritual Father. The State Chairperson of NAWOJ, Comrade Tochukwu Ifejika, announced this […]
Police Nab, Repatriate $245m Ponzi Suspect to China
Joel Oladele The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a Chinese national accused of masterminding a $245 million Ponzi scheme and repatriated him to his home country for prosecution. The suspect, identified as Xu Qing, was apprehended by operatives of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja following intelligence-led operations that […]
Gov Soludo Appoints MDs For ARTMA, ASICTA, ACTDA
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the appointments of the following persons as Managing Directors of the following government Agencies A release signed by his Chief Press Secretary Christian Aburime, listed the new appointees as follows: 1) MD — Anambra Road Traffic Management Agency […]
Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Ministry warns citizens: “Beware of fraudulent diplomatic job opportunities”
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly warned the citizens against fraudulent recruitment message circulating online, which falsely claims to offer employment in Nigeria’s Diplomatic Service. The ministry issues the warning in an official statement, describing the message as fake and misleading, – part of a scheme by fraudsters to […]
2026 Workers’ Day: Dr Mrs Soludo Appreciates Contributions Of Workers In Building Progressive Society
Wife of Anambra State Governor,, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo, has described workers as the engine that keeps any society in motion. In her goodwill message to mark 2026 Workers’ Day celebration, Dr Mrs Soludo described labour as the foundation of every thriving society, noting that the contributions of Wife of […]
Workers’ Day: Mrs Soludo Appreciates Contributions Of Workers In Building Progressive Society
Wife of Anambra State Governor,, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo has described workers as the engine that keeps any society in motion. In her goodwill message to mark 2026 Workers’ Day celebration, Dr Mrs Soludo described labour as the foundation of every thriving society, noting that the contributions of workers remain […]