Following the submission of the report of the Lagos state Judicial Panel on Police Brutality and other Related Matters, Vincent Ezekwueme, a member representing the Coalition of Anambra Civil Society Organisations at the Anambra Judicial Panel has said the Anambra panel has investigated 310 petitions received from residents of the […]
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Anambra Lawmaker Rejoins PDP Two Months After Defection to APC
Lawmaker representing Ekwusigo State Constituency in the Anambra House of Assembly, Onyebuchi Offor has rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) two months after defecting to the All Progressive Congress (APC). Mr Offor, the Minority Leader of the House, who defected to the APC shortly before the just concluded governorship election, […]
President Buhari to Consider Request for Release of Nnamdi Kanu, following Meeting with Igbo Elders
President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to consider the request for the release of self acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. He made the pledge on Friday after a meeting with a group of leaders from the South East under the aegis of “Highly Respected Igbo Greats”, […]
Minister Of Labour, Ngige, Says ASUU Won’t Go On Strike
The Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige, has assured that the strike threatened by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will not happen. The Minister stated this while reacting to a three-week ultimatum issued to the federal government by ASUU, to implement the earlier agreement reached with the union. The […]
Group Asks Anambra Government to Name Airport after Professor Chinua Achebe
…Also urges government to establish Chinua Achebe Writers Residency Anambra chapter of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers, Anambra State Chapter has appealed to the state government to immortalise late Professor Chinua Achebe for his legendary work in literary arts. Chairman of the association in the State, Mr Izunna Okafor, […]
Four Construction Workers Die as Another Building Collapses in Lagos
Another building under construction has collapsed in Magbon, Badagry area of Lagos, yesterday, (Wednesday, 17th November, 2021, with four persons feared dead. Five others were rescued from the rubbles with varying degrees of injury, while efforts are still on to rescue others. This is coming on the heels of the […]
Valentine Ozigbo Celebrates Zik Of Africa
…Says, “The Legend Of Nnamdi Azikiwe Remains Unmatched” Nigerian business mogul Valentine Ozigbo, the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November governorship election in Anambra State, has extolled the leadership qualities of the first indigenous Governor-General and President of Nigeria, the late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe. Speaking to […]
Disability Community Congratulates Soludo/Ibezim on victory
…Calls for Speedy Inauguration Of Commission The Disability community in Anambra State has congratulated the governor-elect, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and Deputy Governor-elect on their victory at the just concluded governorship election in the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Disability Matters, Barrister Chukwuka Ezewuzie, sent the congratulatory message […]
House of Rep. Member Says Nigerian Army is using wrong strategies against Boko Haram
A member of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Jaha, has called on the Armed Forces to change its strategy against Boko Haram and other insurgents. Jaha, who represents Chibok/Damboa/Gwoza Federal Constituency of Borno State, said the military needs to take the attack against the terrorists. He noted that the military […]
Obi of Onitsha Draws Government Attention to the Zik Mausoleum
The traditional ruler of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, has urged Federal and Anambra State Governments to show more interest in the take-off of the operations of the Zik Mausoleum and Conference Centre which now appear at a standstill. Igwe Achebe made the call at this year’s edition of the Zik […]