By Emeka Obasi No individual did more for the Igbo after the genocidal Civil War than Ajie Ukpabi Asika, a First Class Economist produced by the University of Ibadan, who was appointed Administrator of East Central State in 1967. Strangely, those who should praise him only remember that he did not support Biafra.Asika and his…
By Femi Anamelechi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has alerted the Nigerian public about the circulation of dangerous illicit substances being falsely packaged and marketed to the public as medicinal cannabis. The public alert comes on the heels of credible intelligence, which led to the arrest of a 28 year old drug kingpin…
From Marcel Duru, Owerri Professor Batos Nwadike, Chancellor of Leadership By Example League International (LELI) has said that as Nigeria hurtles towards the next general elections, the political landscape is eerily quiet, gone are the days of intense politicking, grassroots mobilization, and aspirants’ fervent campaigns. Speaking from Bohcynth Hotel, Behind Concorde Hotel, New Owerri, Imo…
By Femi Anamelechi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered a clandestine laboratory where Colorado, a synthetic strain of cannabis is being produced in a residential building located at Ajao estate, Isolo Lagos with large quantities of freshly cooked Colos and various precursor chemicals for drug production recovered and the 30…
Dr. Kenneth Onyeneke Nnaji Orizu III, CON, JP, the traditional ruler of Nnewi is 100 years old today. The members of his family, the Royal Cabinet and Nnewi people will gather for a church service in his palace this morning to thank God for allowing Igwe live this long and preserving all his faculties. An…
By Femi Anamelechi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been commended for raising the momentum of the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking across the country in the past two and a half years of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The commendation was given by the Chairman/Chief Executive…
By Femi Anamelechi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has executed the relevant instruments of release to complete the process of formally exercising his constitutional power of prerogative of mercy to grant pardon and clemency to specific individuals who were earlier convicted for various offences.Following consultations with the Council of State and public opinion on the…
By Femi Anamelechi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned night club operators and fun seekers about the creeping culture of organizing, hosting and attending drug parties, a disturbing fad within social circles, which is a blatant illegality under the Nigerian law. The Agency’s warning comes on the heels of a raid carried…
By Christian ABURIME Over ten thousand enthusiastic residents from fifteen wards in the Onitsha North Local Government Area gathered in large numbers to express their unwavering support for Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR.The rally showcased the growing grassroots backing for the Governor as he campaigns for a second term of four years.Addressing the mammoth crowd,…
By Femi Anamelechi The Anambra State Police Command confirms an attempted armed attack on Ezinifite Community, Nnewi South Local Government Area in the early hours of today, 27th October 2025. Fortunately, the attack was successfully repelled following a swift response and resistance from combined security team of the Police and Agunechamba Vigilante Operatives in the…
