By Christian ABURIME Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s recent visit to the Igbo-Ukwu community was a day filled with significant achievements, community support, and a renewed commitment to development.Starting with the commissioning of a newly renovated health facility and culminating in a spirited rally for his re-election, the day underscored the close ties between the Governor’s administration…
By Femi Anamelechi An Ajah based businessman, Johnson Uchenna and his wife Rosemary Uchenna were on Monday 4th August 2025 sentenced to a total of 22 and a half years imprisonment by Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court 8 in Lagos for dealing in illicit drugs.The couple were first arrested on Friday 13th…
By Femi Anamelechi The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, also known as the Yoruba Union, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the escalating insecurity and worsening economic hardship in the country.The Yoruba Union in a statement issued on Monday by its Convener, Olusola Badero, and released by the Home Director, Princess Balogun accused…
By Femi Anamelechi Cross River State Journalists Forum (CROSSJOF) Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja chapter has congratulated Ebriku John Friday on his recent appointment as the Senior Special Assistant to the governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu. The renown journalist who was one time the Special Assistant on Print Media to…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Lagos Industrial Area Command (LIAC), has engaged Stakeholders on transition excise operations into the newly deployed Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), codenamed B’Odogwu.This was disclosed in press statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs Juliana Tomo. The sensitization was held virtually at the…
By Femi Anamelechi The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the official release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school candidates. The council, in a statement issued today, Monday, August 4, 2025 expressed satisfaction in notifying all candidates who sat for the examination that their results are now…
By Cosmas Okereafor The vigilance of the officers of Nigeria Customs Service Murtala Mohammed Area Command, under the leadership of Comptroller Michael Toyin Awe, led to the discovery and interception of a large consignment of birds destined for illegal export to Kuwait, on the the 31st of July, 2025.This remarkable interception was achieved as a…
By Christian ABURIME In a show of unity and support, Governor Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, and his Deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, have been unanimously adopted as the consensus candidates for the Anambra South Senatorial District.The announcement was made during a gathering at the Ekwulobia Township Stadium, where representatives from seven local government areas convened to rally…
By Babafemi Ojudu A troubling trend is unfolding in Lagos State. In the aftermath of the recent local government elections, some newly elected officials have embarked on a reckless spree of renaming streets—particularly those bearing Igbo names or named after prominent non-indigenes. This is not coincidental; it is a calculated political maneuver rooted in resentment,…
By Femi Anamelechi University of Nigeria, Nnsuka has denied the appointment of Prof Simeon Uchenna Otuanya as the new substantive Vice Chancellor.This was disclosed in a press statement by the Acting Public Relations Officer of the University , Inya Agha Egwu. He pointed out that:”The attention of the Management of the University of Nigeria has…
