“There are so many Biblical references telling us that Jesus Christ had the features of all negritude beings” _________________________ “Two young boys, one white, the other black. They died and went to Heaven. They stopped at the Pearly Gates just before God allowed them to enter His Kingdom. “God, are you white, or are you black?” The white boy asked, in his attempt to prove to the black boy that God is white. “I am...
“APGA must now compete on its own merit about what it can exclusively offer.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu So far, no fewer than seven aspirants have picked their Nomination and Expression of Interest forms from the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress – APC, ahead of the party’s primary on April 6th, and the General Election on November 8, 2025. According to the party’s timetable, the sale of forms to aspirants for the coming Anambra governorship...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command has arrested two suspected members of tricycle ( Keke) snatching syndicate in Awka. Commandant Maku Olatunde, the NSCDC State Commandant who confirmed the arrest on Tuesday at the NSCDC State Headquarters in Awka said the suspects were apprehended after snatching a tricycle from a victim at Araba Umuzocha Awka. “On Tuesday February 25, 2025 at about 0900hours, acting on a tip- off, the command operatives...
The African population in Houston, predominantly Nigerian, has played a crucial role in the city’s development. They have brought significant cultural, political, and economic influence to various sectors. In a landmark meeting held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, newly elected Mayor John Whitmire warmly welcomed representatives from Houston’s vibrant African community to his office. This gathering marked the beginning of a series of planned meetings to foster closer ties and enhance African representation in local...
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka Anambra State has expelled the 300 level student of History and International Studies, Miss Chimamaka Precious Goddy-Mbakwe. Goddy-Mbakwe is the lady spotted in a viral video clip assaulting Dr Chukwudi Okoye, a lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Film Studies for allegedly obstructing her TikTok video making. According to a letter dated February 13, signed by the NAU Acting Registrar, Mr Victor Modebelu and copied to the Acting Vice-Chancellor,...
The General Superintendent of the Holy Spirit Mission, Ikeja, Lagos, Bishop Charles Ighele, has called for a ban on Valentine’s Day celebration in Nigeria, citing its association with immorality. Speaking in an interview in Lagos, Bishop Ighele argued that the essence of the celebration had been distorted, shifting from humanitarian acts to an event that promotes romantic and sexual indulgence. “Valentine’s Day is a Deception” The cleric described Valentine’s Day as a deception from the...
A female student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has pleaded for forgiveness after she was captured slapping, biting and tearing the clothes of a lecturer who asked her to delete a video he appeared in. A video of the student attacking the lecturer went viral on Tuesday. According to reports, the student was recording a dance video in a school hallway when she clashed with the lecturer. He had tapped her while passing and asked...
The Kebbi State Government is to sponsor a mass wedding for 300 couples across the state scheduled for Feb. 27 and approved N54m for the 300 beneficiaries. Alhaji Suleiman Argungu, Chairman of the Organizing Committee told newsmen in Birnin Kebbi that the wedding is organized in collaboration with Nafisa Nasir Charity Development Foundation, an NGO. Argungu disclosed that various committees had been set up with specific tasks such as pregnancy test, genotype test, HIV/AIDS test...
Anambra State Police Command has arrested nine suspects involved in the killing of Anambra Assembly lawmaker, Honourable Justice Azuka. The suspects are; Ugochukwu Onuorah aged 30 years Ikemefuna Ossai aged 20 years Ikenna Orugu aged 27 years Chibuike Obiefuna aged 19 years Chinonso Olisa aged 19 years years Chinedu Okoli aged 21 years David Ojini aged 25 years Peter Sunday 20 years old (with the big tattoo inscription on his chest – “NO PEACE 4...
“Hon. Azuka’s death is a reminder of a treacherous trend that has taken root in Anambra State” —Ebuka Onyekwelu Around May 2022, kidnapped Hon. Okechukwu Okoye was found dead with his head and body discovered in different locations. Yet, on Thursday morning, February 6, 2025, news that the kidnapped lawmaker, Hon. Justice Azuka, had been killed filtered in. Thus, within two years and nine months, two serving members of the Anambra State House of Assembly...
