Governor Willie Obiano yesterday commissioned the Anambra International Passenger and Cargo Airport, Umueri, for commercial use. However, the aviation regulatory authority, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), refused to approve the take off of two commercial flights that were billed to land at the airport from Lagos and Abuja respectively. Speaking […]
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A NEW DAWN ON THE HORIZON IN ANAMBRA WITH DR. CHIDOZIE NWANKWO AS GOVERNOR.
With barely 6 days to the Anambra governorship election, there is a real wave of optimism sweeping across the entire state. This massive optimism is largely due to the expectation that a rare breed of leader, Dr Chidozie Nwankwo (Overdose), the governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) is […]
Save and Secure the Child Initiative Undertakes Payment of School Fees of Indigent Students
A Non Governmental Organization, ”Save and Secure the Child Initiative, the Campaign against child abuse in Nigeria” yesterday, Friday 29th October, 2021 undertook payment of the sessional school fees of some indigent students and pupils, gifting them relevant textbooks as well, at an event which held at Nwawka Hall, Institute […]
Ighalo Yet to Decide on Super Eagles Return
Following recent speculations that Nigerian Striker Odion Ighalo might return to the Super Eagles more than 2 years after he retired from the national team, Ighalo, who is enjoying an impressive form with Saudi Arabian top side Al Shabab, is yet to make a decision on the matter. While speaking […]
NECO Releases 2021 SSCE Results
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2021 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal results. Apologising for the delay in releasing the results, the NECO Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof Ibrahim Wushishi, said 878,925 candidates made five credits and above including Mathematics and English language representing 71.61 percent. Announcing […]
President Buhari Arrives Abuja from Saudi Arabia, Denies Plans of a Tenure Extension
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Nigeria from Saudi Arabia, days after leaving the country to attend the Future investment summit and perform some religious rites – the Lesser Hajj.The President was received at the airport by his Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari and the Minister of the FCT, Mallam […]
Dele Momodu Joins PDP
Publisher, journalist and former presidential candidate Dele Momodu has re-entered politics joining the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Momodu announced his move to the PDP in a statement yesterday, October 29 2021, explaining that his decision was based on the need to contribute to the development of […]
Appeal Court Okays PDP Convention
The Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has granted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) the right to hold its national convention scheduled for October 30 and 31, 2021. Delivering the ruling on behalf of two other justices on Friday, Justice Gabriel Kolawole held that the attempt by the […]
INEC Meets With Political Parties Ahead of Anambra Elections
In continued preparation for the November 6 gubernatorial election in Anambra State, Officials of the Independent National Election (INEC) on Friday, the 29th of October, met with leaders of various political parties in the state to quash all lingering issues ahead of the polls. Speaking at the meeting held in […]
Anambra Deputy Governor, Okeke Says he Will not Resign Despite Threats of Impeachment, Lists Conditions he Gave for Defection
Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr Nkem Okeke, who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has said he will not resign from his position despite threats of impeachment. Speaking to journalists in his office at the Anambra State Government House, Okeke also […]