Group Calls for Establishment of Juvenile Correctional Centre and VAPP Commission

The 8th Assembly of the Anambra State Children’s Parliament has urged the State Government to establish a Juvenile Correctional Centre, which would serve as a facility for the rehabilitation, correction, and reintegration of juveniles in conflict with the law. This would provide an appropriate environment to guide these youths back to society as better citizens. The Children’s Parliament also advocated for the creation of a Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law Commission to ensure justice...

Anambra Assembly Passes Resolution on High Costs of Textbooks, Others

Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling Governor Chukwuma Soludo to direct the Commissioner for Education to engage the public, private and mission schools in addressing the exorbitant cost of textbooks, school uniforms purchase from exclusively designated vendors and mandatory extramural classes. The resolution was made following a motion moved to that effect by the Deputy Majority Leader and member representing Ekwusigo Constituency, Sir Ikenna Ofodeme on Tuesday plenary session. Sir Ikenna...

Anambra 2025: LP Candidate Ozigbo Criticizes Soludo’s Handling of Security

Valentine Ozigbo, a Labour Party (LP) candidate for the 2025 Anambra governorship election, has raised serious concerns about the rising insecurity in the state under the current governor, Prof. Charles Soludo. Ozigbo claimed that violence and instability are increasing, and the situation seems to be getting worse instead of better. He pointed out that insecurity, social injustice, poor policies, and lack of accountability are major issues for him and other concerned citizens in Anambra. “The...

21st Igbofest Houston to Celebrate Igbo Heritage and Culture at Discovery Green

The 21st Annual Igbofest Houston returns on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Discovery Green, welcoming the community to a celebration of Igbo culture, tradition, and heritage. This year’s festival will run from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm and promises a vibrant display of traditional Igbo music, dance, art, and culinary delights, set against the iconic Houston skyline. With nearly two decades of fostering cultural unity and understanding, Igbofest Houston remains a beloved community gathering that brings the spirit...

Cult Killings in Awka Leave Residents in Constant Fear

Residents of Awka, the capital city of Anambra State, are gripped with a growing fear as cult-related killings escalate. Almost every week, reports of violent clashes and brutal murders circulate through the community, leaving many in shock and a sense of helplessness. Once known as a thriving center of trade and development, Awka is now grappling with a crisis that affects nearly every neighborhood and puts lives in jeopardy. Over the past months, cult activities...

Awka, Anambra State: Cultists kill three brothers from the same mother

Tragedy struck a family in Awka, Anambra State, as cultists killed three brothers from the same mother. The latest victim, Nonso, was killed in broad daylight near Amaku Teaching Hospital.  According to a close family source, Nonso’s killing was linked to the murder of his younger brother, Buchi, three months ago near Mac Don Eatery. Their eldest brother had also met a brutal end in a previous attack, leaving their mother without any surviving children....

Bernard Odoh appointed as 7th Vice-Chancellor of UNIZIK

Professor Bernard Odoh has been appointed the 7th Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, following his top performance in the selection interview held on Tuesday. The university’s Governing Council, chaired by Pro-Chancellor and Council Chairman, Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe, announced Odoh’s selection, highlighting his achievement over 18 other candidates vying for the position. Handing over the appointment letter, Amb. Mbadiwe explained that the appointment aligns with Section 4 of the First Schedule, Nnamdi Azikiwe Act...

Interests Over Late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah’s Replacement Intensify

Barely three weeks to the funeral of Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, whose death occurred late July in London, plots to replace him in the 10th Nigeria Senate have now advanced.  Sen. Ubah who in 2019 leveraged his social capital to win his election to the senate with an unknown YPP, repeated the uncommon feat in 2023 to defeat his closest rival, Hon. Chris Azubogu. Some days ago, the Independent National Electoral Commission – INEC, hinted that...

The Fuse about Bianca Ojukwu’s Ministerial Nomination

“This nomination is APGA’s loss as Lady Bianca would now align openly with the federal government’s political interests in Anambra State. “ —Ebuka Onyekwelu The nomination of Lady Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, widow of Dim Chukwuemeka Odumemegwu-Ojukwu, has continued to generate reactions from different quarters. For some members of the APC in Anambra, it is another source of worry about the party’s reward system. Yet, other members of Anambra APC believe that Bianca’s appointment is for the...

Crisis at UNIZIK: ASUU Accuses Pro-Chancellor, Mbadiwe of Law Violations

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) chapter, has appealed to  President Bola Tinubu, demanding immediate action to curb what they describe as the unlawful actions of the University’s Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe. In a statement issued to the press, Comrade Kingsley Ubaoji, Chairperson of ASUU NAU, called for urgent intervention to stop the Pro-Chancellor from further disregarding due process in the appointment of principal officers.  According...

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