On the eve of Nigeria’s 2025 by-elections, the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership has unveiled the Athena Election Observatory (AEO), a pioneering, non-partisan platform dedicated to strengthening electoral integrity through data-driven research and transparent post-election audits. In line with its mission and ahead of Saturday, 16th 2025, polls in […]
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Awka Catholic Diocese Refutes Alleged Eviction of Tenants From Disputed Property
The Catholic Diocese of Awka, has debunked trending reports that it directed the eviction of tenants from a disputed property in Awka.The Diocesan Chancellor and Secretary, Rev. Fr. Dr. Charles Ndubisi, during a Press briefing at the Cathedral in Awka, on 14th August 2025, said the ores briefing became necessary […]
INEC Warns Abure To Steer Clear As He Is No Longer LP National Chairman
Insists his tenure expired in June 2024_ _Nenadi Usman salutes INEC’s courage_ BY Victor Buoro The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asked Julius Abure to stop parading himself as the Labour Party (LP)’s National Chairman, maintaining that his tenure effectively ended in June 2024.Indicating that Abure is clearly wearing […]
Agric ministry partners NDLEA on alternatives to illicit drugs
By Ismaila SanniThe Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, of the readiness of his ministry to support ongoing drug control efforts, especially in the areas of creating alternatives for illicit drug producers and provision of agricultural opportunities for […]
FRSC, Anambra Education Ministry to Join Forces on Road Safety In Schools
By Obiageli NwankwoThe Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State has called for stronger collaboration with the State Ministry of Education to promote road safety awareness and standards in schools.The Sector Commander, Joyce Nnenna Alexander made the appeal when the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, paid a courtesy […]
Anambra CP ORUTUGU Intensifies Advocacy Visits To Security Stakeholders As IGP Approves Police Security Summit
Pays homage to Head of Anambra Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Iweka of Obosi_ Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has sustained his advocacy engagements with key security stakeholders across the State, in line with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, who has approved the hosting of […]
11 Nigerian Miners Rescued From CAR Narrate Ordeal, Seek Unpaid Wages Recovery
The eleven Nigerian stranded miners in the Central African Republic, CAR, have narrated their ugly experiences, thanking the federal government for its efforts at rescuing them.Mr Freeborn Igorigo who spoke on behalf of the returnees on Thursday in Abuja, expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the timely rescue, warm […]
APGA Candidates Declared Winners Of Both Anambra South Senatorial And Onitsha North One Constituency By-elections Held On Saturday
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday, declared Chief Emmanuel Nwachukwu of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) winner of the Saturday 16th August, 2025 by-election conducted in Anambra South Senatorial District.Nwachukwu pooled 90,408 votes to defeat Chief Azuka Okwuosa of All Progressive Congress (APC) who scored 19,812 votes […]
Anambra By-elections: INEC Distributes Sensitive and Non-Sensitive Election Materials
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distributed both sensitive and non-sensitive election materials ahead of the by-elections in Anambra South Senatorial Zone, and, Onitsha North 1 State Assembly Constituency, Speaking during the distribution at the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, in Awka, Anambra State, on Thursday, 14th August, 2025, […]
Anambra By Election: LP Accuses APGA Plans To Use Thugs Against Opposition Parties
Appeals To Security Agencies To ensure Adequate Protection For Voters_ Anambra State Labour Party Caucus in the National Assembly has expressed grave reservations over reported moves by APGA party to deploy non-state security personnel and touts in the Saturday’s bye elections in the state.The two elections to be conducted are […]