By Ovat Abeng The Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, has officially renamed a major road called Limca road Nkpor after the former Commonwealth Secretary General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku. With the renaming, the road would now be generally known as Ichie Emeka Anyaoku Road henceforth. The low key ceremony took place at the…
The Cross River State Ministry of Commerce has concluded its statewide stakeholder engagement for the development of the Cross River State Trade Policy, with the final consultative meeting held on March 12, 2026, at the Ogoja Council Hall for the Northern Senatorial District. The engagement, which spanned the three senatorial districts of the state, is…
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement on Tuesday…
By Ovat Abeng The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, two former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, former Commonwealth Secretary General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, the Oni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan, on Tuesday March 17, 2026 honoured the second term Swearing-in ceremony of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo and his deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu…
Former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in the 2023 governorship election in Cross River State, Dr. Mkpang Coco-Bassey has finally resigned from the PDP. In a letter dated March 12, 2026, addressed to the Chairman, Ward 11, Calabar, in Calabar South Local Government Area, of the State, Dr Coco-Bassey, an Engineer by profession, President…
By Ovat Abeng In a grand display of unity and gratitude, the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Awka, on Sunday was filled to capacity as Governor Chukwuma Soludo led the state in an inter-denominational thanksgiving service. The event, themed “Leading with Wisdom and Integrity,” marked the conclusion of the Governor’s first four-year term and served…
By Ovat Abeng Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has described motherhood as a divine responsibility that cannot be materially quantified. Soludo said this in a message in Awka, on Sunday to celebrate mothers on the 2026 Mothering Sunday. She noted that motherhood was a rare blessing and a gift that should…
By Ovat Abeng The Nigerian Institute For Public Relations (NIPR) Anambra State chapter, on Friday, 13th March, 2026 held its Annual General Meeting and Summit at International Convention Center(ICC), Awka, Anambra State. The event which was chaired by Barr Chukwudi Oli also witnessed the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, national…
By Ovat Abeng The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) on 13th March 2026 honoured the Police Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, with the prestigious Life Reputation Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to public communication, professional excellence, and reputation management in public service. The award was…
By Ovat Abeng The lawmaker representing Awka North Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Chimezie Ikwunne, has empowered no fewer than 150 constituents with items worth over N150 million to improve their living standards and promote development in the Constituency. Ikwunne carried out the empowerment programme on Sunday in Ebenebe community in…
