By Ovat Abeng The people of Enugwu village, Adazi-Enu community in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Sunday, June 14th 2026, staged a peaceful jubilation to expressed appreciation to governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo for ending a 40-year agitation for the creation of autonomous community in their domain and other part of the state…
By Ovat Abeng The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FirstPower DisCo) on Thursday held another edition of its 2026 Customer Engagement Forum, this time for customers in Nnewi District, as part of its continued efforts to strengthen customer relations, promote transparency, and address concerns relating to electricity supply and service delivery in Anambra…
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said the ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Iran, the United States, Russia and Ukraine are making it increasingly difficult for Nigeria and other countries to procure military equipment needed to tackle insecurity. The minister also lamented the absence of a comprehensive national database, saying it was hindering the efforts…
The International Monetary Fund has recommended introducing taxes on fuel products and telecommunications services in Nigeria as part of broader measures to increase government revenue and create fiscal space for development spending and social interventions. The recommendation was contained in the IMF’s 2026 Article IV Consultation report on Nigeria, where the Fund argued that additional…
By Ovat Abeng Ahead of 2027 general elections, the candidate of the All Progressive Congress APC for Ihiala II state constituency of Anambra State, Hon Chukwudi Emmanuel (a.k.a Uguru), has vowed to win the Constituency for the party, if fully supported by the party’s leadership at all level. Emmanuel who made the vowed while speaking…
By Ovat Abeng At its 122nd meeting on Friday, June 12th, 2026, the 8th Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Igbariam, Anambra State dismissed five staff members. According to Dr Harrison Madubueze, the University’s Public Relations Officer, who disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Sunday, said those dismissed for misconduct include;…
By Ovat Abeng Fidelity Bank PLC has empowers 1950 Anambra citizens with vocational tools for women and solar powered school bags for students to ease hardship and strengthen educational system in the state. The empowerment programme took place at the banquet hall, light house Awka on Saturday, June 13th, 2026. The Paradise News gathered that…
The candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency House of Representatives seat, Dr. Obah Edom Tawo, has expressed profound gratitude to party faithful and constituents following his decisive victory in the party’s primary election. In a message dated June 12, 2026 and addressed to the people of Obubra and Etung,…
By Kingsley Agim Governor Bassey Edet Otu has intensified efforts to transform healthcare delivery in Cross River State with the approval of funds for the renovation of the General Hospital, Ukem, the Cottage Hospital, Oban, and the commencement of civil works at the abandoned General Hospital complex in Akpabuyo. The latest intervention comes on the…
By Our Reporter The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), South-South Zone, has described Cross River State as one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria, commending the administration of Governor Bassey Otu for sustaining a conducive environment for development, investment, and media practice. The declaration was made during a courtesy visit by officials of the…
