By Ovat Abeng The Nigerian Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the force’s commitment to national service, professionalism and the defence of Nigeria’s sovereignty. Shaibu stated this during an interdenominational Church Service held to Mark the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026 at St Peter’s Military Church Protestant Military Cantonment…
In a bid to ensure that the local government system runs within the current innovations being initiated by His Excellency Sen. Prince Bassey Otu, the People First governor, the Local Government Service Commission has embarked on a statewide familiarization tour of all councils across the 18 LGAs of the State. Leading Members of the Commission,…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State governor wife, Mrs. Nonye Soludo has called for sustained support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. She stated this in a message to commemorate this year 2026 International Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day celebrated to raise awareness of the contribution of MSMEs to sustainable development and the global…
By Ovat Abeng The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Owerrl Zone, has accused the Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo and his Imo State counterpart, Hope Uzodinma over non-implementation of the 2025 Federal Government agreement in Chukwuemeka Odumegewu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam and the Imo State University (IMSU) Owerri respectively as being respectfully…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has successfully concluded a statewide intensive capacity-building training for over 700 smallholder farmers, youth groups, and agricultural extension officers across the three senatorial districts to drive its ambitious “Coffee Revolution” initiative. The statewide training was concluded on Monday at the Calabar Municipal Council Hall during the stakeholders’…
By Our Reporter A security expert has argued that Nigeria’s persistent insecurity is fundamentally a crisis of broken relationships and weakened social solidarity, proposing a “complementary security architecture” rooted in shared responsibility and community participation. Dr. Efio-Ita Nyok an alumnus of Institute of Security and Forensic Studies Nigeria (SFSN), Abuja made the submission in a…
By Vincent Dania The NIMC Act was signed into law by the President of Nigeria on June 26, 2026. Nigeria now has a new identity law. At first glance, many Nigerians may see the Act as another step in the long journey of NIN registration. But it is bigger than that. The Act modernises Nigeria’s…
Prominent sports administrator and Chairman of Canaan Table Tennis Club, Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, has identified sports as Nigeria’s most potent weapon in the fight against drug abuse, urging governments, corporate organisations, and community leaders to invest more in youth-focused sporting programmes as a strategy for preventing substance abuse. Speaking in a statement to…
By Ovat Abeng Youths under the umbrella of Adazi-Enu Youth Assembly, in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, has held a solidarity rally in support of governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s victory against 40-year agitation for the creation of autonomous community in the area and other part of the State. The rally took place at…
By Ovat Abeng The periodic cultural carnival organized by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been described as an enduring commitment to national unity, integration and avenue to showcase the cultural heritage of Nigeria. This assertion was made by the Anambra State NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs Pauline Ojisua, during the 2026 Batch B Stream…
