Six persons have been confirmed dead with an unspecified number injured following a bomb explosion that rocked a drinking bar in Mashaya market, Iware Community located in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State. The blast occurred on Tuesday. A visit to the scene of the incident by newsmen revealed […]
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Security challenges won’t stop us from holding elections, says INEC.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday maintained that the 2023 general election will hold despite the security challenges in the country. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, stated this in Abuja at a public presentation of the 2022-2026 strategic plan and the 2023 election project plan. Yakubu explained that […]
Elders from all villages in Umuawulu Community, Awka South local government area of Anambra state reassured their brother and son High Chief Dr. Azubuike Ekweozor of their support.
Elders from all villages in Umuawulu Community, Awka South local government area of Anambra state reassured their brother and son High Chief Dr. Azubuike Ekweozor of their support over his aspiration to represent Awka North and South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly under the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA. […]
Today marks the 5th day the entire Mbaukwu community has been without a power supply.
Today Friday 22nd April 2022, makes it exactly five days entire Mbaukwu community was without power supply as a result of wind storm that blew on Sunday 17th April, destroying Electric Poles, power cables and other properties. According to an eye witness during the ugly incident, no life was lost […]
Anambra State Govt Partners Global Fund To Build Oxygen Plant At Onitsha General Hospital.
Anambra state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike has disclosed that the State government in partnership with the Global Fund are to build an oxygen plant at Onitsha General Hospital. Dr. Obidike made this known after an inspection of the hospital. Speaking after the inspection, Commissioner Obidike said that health […]
Anambra Deputy Governor Ibezim Seeks Synergy In Crime Fighting.
Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim has called for a collaborative effort in the fight against criminality. Dr Ibezim made the call during a funeral at Nibo in Awka South Local Government Area. Our Correspondent reports that Dr Ibezim who restated the resolve of the present administration in fighting […]
ISWAP Fighters Attack Chibok, Abduct Three Girls
Members of the Islamic State for West African Province, ISWAP, on Tuesday night, attacked Yimirmigza, a village in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, northeast Nigeria. Three girls were abducted during the operation. It was learnt that after the abduction, the insurgents contacted the family of one of the […]
Management Of OAU Vows To Deal With Professor For Sexually Assaulting Female Student In His Office
The Management of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, says it will deal ruthlessly with a professor of Yoruba incantations and Stylistics, Joseph Opefeyitimi, for allegedly sexually assaulting a student of the Department of Linguistics and African Languages, Boluwatife Bababunmi. In a statement released on Wednesday, and signed by the Public […]
20 Burnt To Death, one injured in Bauchi auto crash
Twenty persons were burnt beyond recognition in a road traffic crash that occurred on Tuesday, in Bauchi, Bornu state. The Sector Commander, FRSC, in the state, Mr Yusuf Abdullahi, who confirmed the incident, added that one person sustained injury. He said the accident which involved a commercial Golf 3 bus […]
2023: Anambra Political Stalwarts, Other Stakeholders Endorse Obi for President
Political stakeholders in Anambra have thrown their weight behind the Presidential ambition of former Anambra state governor, Mr Peter Obi. According to them, their support for Obi’s presidential aspiration was based on his impressive performance as the governor of the state. Obi’s endorsement took place in Awka, the state capital […]