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…
Today, we celebrate a man whose life has become a testament to vision, resilience, and unwavering commitment to community progress—Chief Higgins. As he marks another remarkable year, it is not just his age we honor, but the enduring legacy he continues to build through enterprise, leadership, and service. Chief Higgins stands as a rare blend…
By Ovat Abeng One of the frontline All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA’s support group, Anambra Patriots has officially endorsed two of its members aspiring for seats in the Anambra State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. The duo, Hon Obiora Okafor, for Awka South Constituency I, and pharmacist, Onyedika Boniface Egbutu, for…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State governor’s wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has called for improved welfare, love and kindness to less-privileged children across Nigeria, as a way of giving them a sense of belonging and assurance that the future is bright for them. Mrs Soludo made the call during her visit to some motherless children’s…
By Ovat Abeng Concerned citizens of Awka, Anambra State, have petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, raising alarm over what they described as alleged arbitrary arrests and police interference in a decades-long land dispute involving Chief Kenneth Afamefuna Ezekwesili of Umuike village, Awka. In the petition, signed by Sunday Ezebunamadu on behalf of…
