By Ovat Abeng In recognition of his philanthropists service to vulnerable residents of Anambra State, a Journalist and the Editorial Board Chairman of Obev Industries Limited Port Harcourt, River State, (the Publisher of Freenews Magazine), Mr Obinna Evaristus Mbonu, has presented an award of excellence in humanitarian service to the 2027 House of Representative aspirant…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has appealed to governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo to stopped championing that the party and the state ruling-All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA are assiduously working together as progressives in the state and beyond. The party argue that there is no evidence to show…
By Ovat Abeng The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Gautier Mignot, has commended the management of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Anambra State for it continue commitment towards achieving the fight against climate change in the institution. Mignot gave the commendation while speaking at the Founder’s Day and 4th Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Memorial…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has approved the appointment of three medical professionals to head key government health institutions in the state. A statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, says those appointed include Dr. Ezeaka Augustine Uwaeme as Executive Secretary of the Anambra State Health Insurance Agency…
By Ovat Abeng Grassroots politician and community development advocate, Prince Christopher Nwokedi, has declared his intention to contest for the Anambra State House of Assembly seat to represent Awka North Constituency under the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA. Nwokedi announced his ambition while speaking to Journalists shortly after an emergency meeting organized…
By Ovat Abeng An Anambra based Strategy Consultant and Analyst, Comrade Nwike Nweke, has described the newly established Anambra Development and Investment Corporation (ADIC), by governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo as an overdue idea. He said with the new establishment, Anambra State has now become a budding destination for foreign investors, with the state climbing to…
By Ovat Abeng The Special Anti-Touting Squad Agency (SASA), Anambra State, have arrested six suspected over alleged extortion of traders in Onitsha market. The Agency’s Spokesperson, Karen James, who disclosed this in a statement in Onitsha, on Thursday, gave the names of the arrested suspects as: Monday Chukwuka (Ebonyi State, Ezza North LGA, Effion). Sunday…
By Ovat Abeng The Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo has appointed Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the Chancellor of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Christian Aburime who disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Wednesday said…
By Ovat Abeng The management of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Anambra State, said it has mapped out plan to commence distance leaning programme. The University Vice Chancellor, Prof Kate Azuka Omenugha, announced this during a press conference, held at the Varsity’s Conference, on Tuesday to commence her 16th Convocation ceremony scheduled to last…
By Ovat Abeng Chief Kenneth Afamefuna Ezekwesili has petitioned the Inspector General of Police IGP, Mr Tunji Disu over the protracted Obuagu land dispute in Awka, a case dating back to 1974 and now pending before the Supreme Court. Ezekwesili also level allegation against Anambra State CID officer, Monday Umunna over his conduct in the…
