By Ovat Abeng An Anambra based Strategy Consultant and Analyst, Comrade Nwike Nweke, has described the newly established Anambra Development and Investment Corporation (ADIC), by governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo as an overdue idea. He said with the new establishment, Anambra State has now become a budding destination for foreign investors, with the state climbing to…
By Ovat Abeng The Special Anti-Touting Squad Agency (SASA), Anambra State, have arrested six suspected over alleged extortion of traders in Onitsha market. The Agency’s Spokesperson, Karen James, who disclosed this in a statement in Onitsha, on Thursday, gave the names of the arrested suspects as: Monday Chukwuka (Ebonyi State, Ezza North LGA, Effion). Sunday…
Dr. Obah Tawo, a business executive and Information Technology professional, has officially declared his intention to contest for the Etung/Obubra Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking during a recent interview, the Etung native from Bendegha village unveiled a comprehensive roadmap designed to “reposition”…
By Kelvin Obambon The incumbent member representing Boki/Ikom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Victor Abang, PhD, has officially declared his intention to seek a second term in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Speaking at a formal declaration address before constituents and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abang – popularly known…
By Ovat Abeng The Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo has appointed Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the Chancellor of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Christian Aburime who disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Wednesday said…
By Ovat Abeng The management of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Anambra State, said it has mapped out plan to commence distance leaning programme. The University Vice Chancellor, Prof Kate Azuka Omenugha, announced this during a press conference, held at the Varsity’s Conference, on Tuesday to commence her 16th Convocation ceremony scheduled to last…
By Ovat Abeng Chief Kenneth Afamefuna Ezekwesili has petitioned the Inspector General of Police IGP, Mr Tunji Disu over the protracted Obuagu land dispute in Awka, a case dating back to 1974 and now pending before the Supreme Court. Ezekwesili also level allegation against Anambra State CID officer, Monday Umunna over his conduct in the…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, removing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, from their cabinet positions. A statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Secretary to…
By Our Reporter A House of Assembly aspirant for Obubra 1 State Constituency, Barr Enama Clement Cyprian, says he is in the race to restore the ‘politically lost’ voice of his people. In a chat with our reporter in Ikom during the 1.5-million-man rally for the Governor’s re-election, organized by the ‘Prince is Coming Again…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 34-year-old man, Ukong Abraham, for the unlawful possession of a firearm and related offenses in the Ikom Local Government Area of the state. The arrest, which took place following a coordinated intelligence-driven operation, led to the recovery of a locally…
