By Ovat Abeng The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of VFD Group PLC, Mr Nonso Okpala has called for stronger collaboration between government, institutions of learning, civil society organizations, investors and communities to improve public education system in Nigeria. He said the collaboration will go a long way in addressing the socio-economic challenges…
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 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…
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…
By Ovat Abeng The Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Igbariam, Anambra State, at its 122nd Council sitting held on June 12th, 2026, approved the promotion of thirteen distinguished academics to the rank of Professor, in a move that further underscores the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, scholarship, and staff development. The newly…
