By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has approved the appointment of three medical professionals to head key government health institutions in the state. A statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, says those appointed include Dr. Ezeaka Augustine Uwaeme as Executive Secretary of the Anambra State Health Insurance Agency…
Bendeghe Ekiem came alive on Sunday 19 April 2026 as Dr. Obah Edom Tawo formally declared his intention to contest for the Federal House of Representatives seat for Etung Obubra Federal Constituency under the African Democratic Congress ADC. The declaration, held at the Bendeghe Town Council Hall in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River…
By Kelvin Obambon In what is being described as a landmark event in the 131-year history of the Hope Waddell Training Institution, the school is set to formally inaugurate its Hall of Fame and Museum on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The announcement was made in Calabar on Thursday by Engr. Ekpe Esien Ita, Chairman of…
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking approval to borrow a fresh $516,333,070 loan. In a letter to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, which was read on Thursday during plenary, the loan will be obtained from Deutsche Bank, and it is aimed at financing the already approved borrowing plan for…
By Kelvin Obambon The political landscape of the Obubra-Etung Federal Constituency has gained a new contender as Dr Obah Edom Tawo, a seasoned Information Technology professional and entrepreneur, officially declared his intention to vie for the Federal House of Representatives seat. Running on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr Tawo stated that…
By Ovat Abeng Grassroots politician and community development advocate, Prince Christopher Nwokedi, has declared his intention to contest for the Anambra State House of Assembly seat to represent Awka North Constituency under the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA. Nwokedi announced his ambition while speaking to Journalists shortly after an emergency meeting organized…
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…
