Governor Soludo Gives Scholarship To Anambra-born Five-Time Guinness World Records Holder
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has promised that the state government will support the 14 year-old Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambra-born football freestyle talent, Chinonso Eche who recently became a five-time Guinness World Records holder. Governor Soludo stated this in Awka when he hosted Master Echee and his team at the Governor’s Lodge, AmawbiaThe governor […]
EU Condemns Cases Of Intimidation Of Nigerians Quest For Democracy
The European Union, Election Observation mission (EU EOM ) Chief Observer, Barry Andrews, says, obstruction and organized violence that occured in some states during the just concluded gubernatorial and state houses of assembly elections has limited the free expression of the will of voters despite efforts by civil society to promote democratic standards. The EU Chief […]
Four Soldiers, Three Vigilantes Dead As Hoodlums Attack Niger Communities
At least, four military personnel and three vigilante operatives have been reportedly killed while repelling bandits’ attacks on some communities in Munya LGA of Niger state. Confirming the development to the press, Aminu Najume, chairman of the LGA, said the incident occurred at about 10 to 11 am on Wednesday.Najume said an army major, three […]
Presidential Poll Worst in Nigeria’s Recent History — Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has described Nigeria’s just concluded presidential election held last month as the worst conducted in the country’s recent history. Mr Obi stated this during an interview on Channels TV Sunrise Daily morning show on Thursday.He lamented that despite repeated promises by the Independent National Electoral […]
Hoodlums Kill Councillor in Ebonyi, Burn Corpse
A video clip, which is now trending on social media, shows the burnt remains of the slain councillor being removed from the scene. The councillor representing Echara Ward 2 in Okposi Community, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Ogbonnaya Ugwu, popularly known as Spaco, has been killed by unknown assailants.Mr Ugwu was killed around […]
IWD: Mrs Soludo Calls For Increased Access To Education, Economic Opportunities For Women and Girls
Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Mrs Nonye Soludo, says it is important to open up equal educational, social and economic platforms for women and girls in order to achieve a progressive human society. The governor’s wife, who made this known in a statement released in Awka to mark the 2023 International Women’s Day […]
Electoral Irregularities: INEC Suspends Sokoto REC With Immediate Effect
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Sokoto State, Dr Nura Ali, with immediate effect. The suspension was announced in a letter signed by INEC’s Secretary, Rose Orlaran-Anthony, on Monday addressed to both the Resident Electoral Commissioner and the Administrative Secretary in the state.According to the letter, Dr […]
APC Hires 12 Senior Lawyers To Defend Bola Tinubu Victory
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed 12 Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) to defend the mandate of its presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu in the just concluded polls. Tinubu polled 8,794,726 votes in 12 of Nigeria’s 36 states, almost two million votes more than his closest rival, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples […]
INEC Removes Doguwa’s Name From Reps-elect List Over Allegations Result Was “Declared Under Duress”
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed Alhassan Doguwa’s name from the list of elected members of the house of representatives for the 10th assembly. The electoral umpire had declared Doguwa, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), winner of the house of representatives seat for the Doguwa/Tudun Wada federal constituency of Kano […]
Anambra Governor’s Wife Appeals To Women To Rally Round APGA Candidates In Saturdays Election
Anambra Governor’s wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo has appealed to women in the state to rally round candidates of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Saturday’s state house of assembly election. The governor’s wife, who made the appeal in Awka, observed that APGA is still the only traditional political structure that can respond to the […]