By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned one of its expelled member, Mr Arinzechukwu Awogu to stop parading himself as the state treasurer of the party or face legal action. The party argue that the State Treasurer by Congress is Chief Izeh Vincent Okafor and not Mr….
The flagbearer of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Awka South 1 State Constituency, Oguguo Obinna Henry (Ọkpataozuora), has expressed gratitude to party members and stakeholders for the confidence reposed in him following his emergence as the party’s candidate in the recently concluded primary election. In a statement issued on Monday, Mr. Oguguo thanked party…
By Kelvin Obambon The South-South Zonal Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has raised the alarm over the country’s deteriorating security situation, warning that violent crime is rapidly spreading into areas previously considered safe. The journalists raised the concern in a communiqué issued at the end of their zonal meeting held in…
The South African Government has begun to lament the impacts of xenophobic claims by some individuals, leading to income loss for businesses of its citizens abroad. The government, through its Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, clarified that the mass evacuation that recently happened in the country was targeted at illegal African immigrants,…
By Ovat Abeng The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has criticised the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, over his remarks on the judgments delivered by the Nigerian and Finnish judiciary concerning the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Simon Ekpa. Recall that Obi, in a viral…
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…
