INEC says it’s ready November 8 Anambra State Governorship Election

NewsNigeriaPoliticsINEC says it’s ready November 8 Anambra State Governorship Election

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)October 21, 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission – INEC, has said that they are ready for the November 8, 2025, Anambra State Governorship Election. With only about 17 days left, politicking is now nearing climax as no fewer than four major contenders challenge the incumbent APGA government in Anambra State. Speaking during a media forum convened in Awka, the Anambra State capital, by the INEC, the Commission assured of its readiness to conduct free and credible elections....

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LG Chairman dismisses rumours about demolishing Nnewi’s Agbo Edo Market

NewsNigeriaPoliticsLG Chairman dismisses rumours about demolishing Nnewi’s Agbo Edo Market

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)October 18, 2025

The Executive Chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area, Hon. Echezona Anazodo, has dismissed as false in its entirety a viral social media video and voice note alleging that he is demolishing a part of the Agbo Edo market and asking traders to pay N3.1 million for a new shop. The Executive Chairman, who said that the allegations were the work of detractors, also affirmed that his administration has no plan to demolish any part...

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Management of Zara Stores Opens New Outlet in Onitsha

BusinessNewsNigeriaManagement of Zara Stores Opens New Outlet in Onitsha

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)October 9, 2025

The management of Zara Stores, one of the major shopping malls in Awka, Anambra State, opened a new Zara Mall in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Thursday. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Zara Stores, Chief Akai Egwuonwu, who keyed into the “aku luo uno” or “think home” mantra of the Obiano administration, has continued to expand his businesses across different parts of Anambra State. A reputable agro businessman with a major stake in rice...

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NSCDC’s Prof. Audi says Nigeria Records 1,700 Pipeline Vandalism Points

EducationNewsNigeriaPoliticsNSCDC’s Prof. Audi says Nigeria Records 1,700 Pipeline Vandalism Points

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)October 9, 2025

The Controller General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps – NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has said that Nigeria has over one thousand, seven hundred and two spots for possible pipeline vandalization across the federation. This was disclosed by Professor Audi during his lecture presented at the maiden Strategic Security Lecture Series of the Institute for Peace, Security and Development Studies, at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Professor Audi,...

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Chief Ben Etiaba to Chair Ikenga Day 2025, in Paris

NewsNigeriaPoliticsChief Ben Etiaba to Chair Ikenga Day 2025, in Paris

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 18, 2025

Reputed Chartered Accountant and Igbo cultural renaissance enthusiast, Chief Ben Etiaba, will chair this year’s Ikenga Day, scheduled for September 27th, in Paris, France. The event, expected to draw guests from across the globe, will also have in attendance Dwij-David Gittens, the inventor and designer of Ikenga Automobiles and Ikenga Aircraft, who was the special guest in the previous edition. Though from Barbados, Mr. Gittens’ father had traced the family ancestry to the Igbo group...

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Anambra State Police Command Boosts War on Cultism, Drug Abuse

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaAnambra State Police Command Boosts War on Cultism, Drug Abuse

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 17, 2025

The Anambra State Police Command has announced its recent effort to curb cultism and drug abuse in the State, leading to over fifty arrests and confiscation of large amounts of hard drugs. This was made known during a press briefing by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Tochi Ikenga, on Monday. According to CSP Ikenga, the Command is disturbed by the high level of moral and social decay in the State, especially involving young people...

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Former Anambra Governor, Willie Obiano Mourns Ex-Police Boss, Solomon Arase

NewsNigeriaFormer Anambra Governor, Willie Obiano Mourns Ex-Police Boss, Solomon Arase

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 5, 2025

The former Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has expressed sadness over the demise of a former Inspector General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase, describing the deceased police Chief as his friend and partner. According to Obiano, “Dr. Arase was not only a very good friend but also a professional police officer whose unfettered cooperation helped us to make Anambra the safest state in Nigeria during my tenure,” the former governor said. Recollecting their...

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Anambra Politics: Hon. Henry Mbachu Joins the Young Progressive Party

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAnambra Politics: Hon. Henry Mbachu Joins the Young Progressive Party

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 3, 2025

The Honourable member of the Anambra State House of Assembly representing Awka South Constituency 1, Hon. Henry Mbachu, has decamped from the Labour Party, LP, to the Young Progressive Party, YPP. Announcing his decision to leave his former party and join the YPP, Hon. Mbachu said he took his time to read the political atmosphere and, after due consideration, he came to the conclusion that the YPP is the best vehicle that aligns with his...

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Odumegwu Ojukwu and Nasarawa State Universities Sign Collaboration Agreement

EducationNewsNigeriaOdumegwu Ojukwu and Nasarawa State Universities Sign Collaboration Agreement

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)August 29, 2025

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) and Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) have signed a memorandum of understanding for collaboration in research, academic exchange, and student-staff mobility. The MoU signed at Keffi, within the week, was facilitated by the Vice Chancellors of the two Universities. Interestingly, Professor Kate Azuka Omenugha, the Vice Chancellor of COOU, and Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, Vice Chancellor of NSUK, are the first female Vice Chancellors of their respective universities. The Vice...

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Arigo Technology Set to Unveil its Pan-African Digital Ecosystem

AgricultureNewsNigeriaArigo Technology Set to Unveil its Pan-African Digital Ecosystem

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)August 21, 2025

All is now set for the launch of Arigo Technologies’ multiple-in-one platform, aimed at providing crucial African-tailored digital solutions to the various essential digital challenges facing Africa. These first-of-kind digital solutions are designed to empower communities, impact lives, and address real challenges, and will be launched on August 30th, 2025, in Lagos. The Arigo digital platforms, which are going to become the first of their kind in Africa, would be providing solutions to social, marital,...

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