The new Yam festival is celebrated in Igbo land to signal the beginning of harvest of crops and thank God for good yields . In the ancient Kingdom of Awka in Anambra state, it is known as Otite, which means Iri Ji. It was on such note that Onyeka Diamond […]
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Mrs. Soludo Commends Legacies Of Mrs. Obiano
The wife of Anambra State Governor, Mrs. Nonye Soludo has described her predecessor and wife of the immediate-past Governor of Anambra State, Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano as a woman who left great marks on governance and society. Mrs Soludo, who stated this in a message to mark the birthday of the […]
Governor Soludo Reiterates His Administration’s Commitment To Alleviate Sufferings Of People Chased From Their Homes By Flood.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has called upon public spirited individuals and corporate bodies to join the state government in providing the needed succour to the displaced brethren in the state, due to the flooding some areas in the state have witnessed. He said that the floods have risen again to destroy […]
Hon Mathew Azubuike Nworji Of Umuawulu, Laid to Rest.
Hon Mathew Azubuike Nworji Of Umuawulu, Laid to Rest. By Bernard Nweke – Umuawulu It was a moment of sorrows and tears as Nworji family, friends and well wishers gathered at the country home of Late Hon Mathew Azubuike Nworji in Umuawulu, Awka South L.G.A, Anambra State, to pay him […]
Eid El Maulud: Obi Tasks Muslim Faithful, Nigerians on Peace, Unity
Eid El Maulud: Obi Tasks Muslim Faithful, Nigerians on Peace, Unity _By Valentine Obienyem_ The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has called on Muslim faithful, and by extension Nigerians, to uphold the holy virtues of peace, unity and love, which are some of the highly needed […]
Gov. Soludo Regrets Ogbaru Boat Mishap Which Claimed Many Lives, Condoles Victims’ Families
Gov. Soludo Regrets Ogbaru Boat Mishap Which Claimed Many Lives, Condoles Victims’ Families Governor Charles Soludo, has condoled with the families of persons who lost their lives in a boat mishap that occured in Umunnankwo Community in Ogbaru Council Area on Friday. The boat carrying over 85 passengers capsized, while […]
Fed. Govt. Urged To Give More Attention To Technical Education
Fed. Govt. Urged To Give More Attention To Technical Education By Raymond Ozoji The Federal Cooperative College, Oji River, Enugu State, Nigeria, has advocated that more attention be given to technical education in the country. This call became necessary in view of the wide gap existing between university and technical. […]
Lagos Govt. Plans To Construct New Airport In Lekki-Epe Axis
Lagos Govt. Plans To Construct New Airport In Lekki-Epe Axis Lagos state government says it is planning to construct a new airport in the Lekki-Epe axis of the state. Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Lagos State Governor On New Media, Jubril Gawat, disclosed this on Friday. Gawat, quoting Ope George, […]
Man Sentenced To Death By Hanging for Stabbing Woman To Death In Ebonyi
Man Sentenced To Death By Hanging for Stabbing Woman To Death In Ebonyi Justice Iheanachor Chima of a high court sitting in Abakaliki in Ebonyi state has sentenced a man identified as Lucky Godwin to death by hanging for stabbing a woman to death inside a hotel room. According to […]
Pope Appoints Cardinal Okpaleke Member Of Pontifical Council
Pope Appoints Cardinal Okpaleke Member Of Pontifical Council His Holiness, Pope Francis has appointed His Eminence, Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke, to serve as a member of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life. According to announcement made by Vatican, the Catholic Bishop of Ekwulobia’s appointment was among some recently […]