By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Commissioner, of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, said the state command under his watch has achieved a noticeable reduction in incidents of violent crime, cult-related activities, armed robbery and kidnapping in most parts of the State. Orutugu disclosed this while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Amawbia Awka on…
By Ovat Abeng The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has unveiled her second edition of volleyball championship to encourage sporting activities among girlfriend in the state. The flagged off ceremony took place at Dr Alex Ekwueme square Awka on Wednesday. speaking to journalists, Mrs Soludo said sport remains a powerful tool…
An angry crowd on Tuesday descended on a federal lawmaker in Dansadau town, Zamfara State, beating him and dragging him on the ground over what residents described as his poor performance since assuming office. In a viral video shared on social media, the lawmaker, said to be a member of the House of Representatives from…
Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have uncovered huge counterfeit foreign notes to the tune of $3, 430, 000 (Three Million, Four Hundred and Thirty Thousand United States Dollars) and €280, 000 (Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Euros) in possession of a five-member syndicate arrested for allegedly…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Wednesday, joined the ongoing nationwide protest against insecurity in Nigeria. The Paradise News gathered that the protest rally that commence at about 11:05am from NLC Secretariat Regina Caeli junction and terminated at the popular Unizik junction Awka, has all the affiliated Unions…
Leaders of organised labour have raised strong concerns over the worsening insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria, calling on government at all levels to urgently fulfil its constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property. Speaking at a peaceful labour rally, the Nigeria Labour Congress Chairman, Comrade Greg Olayi, said Nigerians can no longer live or…
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has announced an undisclosed end-of-year bonus for civil servants across the 13 local government areas of the state. The governor also unveiled the state’s new public service rules to guide workers in the discharge of their duties. Sule made the announcement during the commemoration of the Nasarawa State Civil Service…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Government has put in place, necessary arrangement to celebrate the home coming of Chinedu Okoli, professionally known as Flavour N’abania in December 30, 2025. The State Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor who disclosed this while briefing Journalists in Awka on Tuesday, said the celebration is part of lineup…
By Ovat Abeng First lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has uplifted 250 elderly persons with cash gifts totaling N1.9 billion across the 36 states of the federation and FCT ahead of the 2025; Christmas celebration. The Paradise News gathered that the support programme which is the third edition with the…
By Ovat Lawrence In a sustained demonstration of compassion and people-focused leadership, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Hon. Johnson Andiambey Ebokpo, KSM, has awarded bursaries to 250 students across various tertiary institutions under the second edition of the Johnson Ebokpo Bursary Scheme. The empowerment programme, held over the weekend in Obubra Local Government…
