President Muhammadu Buhari has restated his administration’s resolve to conduct free and credible elections in 2023. He made the commitment on Wednesday during a meeting with representatives of Nigerians living in Portugal. Buhari added that his government will give the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) the free hand to conduct […]
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PDP Says Iyorchia Ayu Remains The National Chairman.
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says its attention has been drawn to a fictitious report being circulated in a section of the social media suggesting that the National Chairman of the party, Sen. Dr. Iyorchia Ayu has been suspended by the NWC. The PDD through […]
Soludo Bans Parks, Markets Executives From Collecting Revenue.
Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Charles Soludo has banned all markets and parks executives from collecting revenue in the state for the government. In a statement issued by the Press Secretary to the governor, Christian Aburime on Thursday, Soludo gave the directive at a one-day town hall meeting with the […]
Court Affirms Igwe Nwankwo As Authentic Traditional Ruler Of Nawfia, Njikoka Council Area.
By Michael Ezenwata. The Nawfia Community, in Njikoka LGA went agog with festivity following the high court three, Awka, ruling which set aside the Certificate of Recognition given to Dan Obele during the past administration. The ruling restrains anybody in Nawfia from parading as Igwe or Eze of Nawfia till […]
Prof. Ibenta Advises Igbo Political Leaders To Speak With One Voice
A Professor at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof Steve Ibenta, has emphasized the need for Igbo political leaders to speak with one voice to remain politically relevant in Nigeria. Prof Ibenta made the appeal in Awka while answering questions from journalists on Prof Chukwuma Soludo’s 100 days in office. […]
Onitsha Main Market Traders Protest Rumoured Re-appointment Of Zone 3 Two-Time Caretaker Chairman
Some Onitsha Main Market Traders over the weekend protested against the proposed re-appointment of one Chief Robinson Ezebunanwa who they described as a two-time Caretaker Chairman of zone 3 in the market, for another term. The traders, under the aegis of Zone 3 stakeholders comprising all Chairmen and Secretaries of […]
NPC In Anambra Trains Field Personnel For Trial Population And Housing Census (PHC)
In continuation of preparations for the conduct of the 2023 Population and Housing Census (PHC) in Anambra State, the National Population Commission has commenced State Level Training Workshop for field personnel to be engaged for the Trial Census. The training workshop which commenced on Monday, 27th June, will end on […]
National Orientation Agency, Anambra, To Train Staff Ahead Of 2023 General Elections
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), in Anambra State will, on Saturday, organise a training programme for its staff ahead of 2023 general elections. The Anambra State Director of NOA, Barrister Charles Nwoji, who disclosed this in a statement signed by Public Relations Officer of the agency, Mr Anthony Obiorah, explained that […]
Two Robbery Suspects Escape Lynching In Awka, Anambra State
Two robbery suspects were nearly lynched by a mob in Awka, Anambra State after they tried to snatch a lady’s cash after she withdrew money from Automated Teller Machine (ATM). According to the report, the suspects were beaten to stupor by the angry mob before police arrived the scene and […]
Anambra Police Gun Down Two Suspected Gunmen
Anambra State Police Command said it has gunned down two armed men, suspected to be part of the gunmen terrorizing the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed this in a statement in Awka. The PPRO informed that the two armed men were accosted by a […]