Child Victim Blaming: Unmasking the disturbing reality

I am not sure I will ever understand why child victims of sexual assault are blamed for the assault they suffered. I read the story of a supposed Church Overseer, a 65-year-old man, Pastor Francis Ogwu in Anambra State, reported…

If we share Anambra monthly revenues nobody will get up to N2,500 – Soludo

The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, says if all Anambra State earnings is shared individually to the residents of the state, nobody will get up to N2,500. Soludo, who spoke at The Platform, a programme by Lagos-based church, Covenant…

NSCDC nabs 8 illegal private guards, recovers guns in Anambra

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State have arrested eight illegal private guards in a recent crackdown on unlicensed private security guards in Awka, the state capital. State Commandant, Maku Olatunde who disclosed this…

Why my father supported Peter Obi — Ezeife’s daughter

The first daughter of the one-time Governor of Anambra State, late Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife (Okwadike), Dr. Mrs. Ogelue C. Ezeife-Ugorji, has revealed that her beloved father, known for his firm stand on justice and equity, strongly supported the Mr. Peter…

Mbah offers scholarship to abused 11-year-old domestic worker in Anambra

Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu state on Wednesday offered scholarship up to university level to 11-year-old domestic worker, Happiness Nwafor, who was allegedly abused and brutalised by her employer. The governor also ordered the rehabilitation of the victim. The State…

Nollywood actor Junior Pope dies in boat accident 

Nollywood actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo popularly called, Jnr Pope, is dead. It was gathered that the actor died on Wednesday afternoon during a boat trip for a film production. National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, confirmed…

Ngozi the commissioner spells education — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

The student was different.  She exuded confidence that seized the atmosphere like a charge of electricity. It was the morning assembly of the all-female Mater Amabilis Secondary School, Umuoji, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The esteemed…

Fire razes shops in Anambra market

A midnight fire outbreak has razed no fewer than four shops at the Nkwo Market, Umunze in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Eyewitnesses said the fire was ignited by a suspected power surge and raged for several…

Obi donates N2m to Abuja Primary Healthcare Centre, calls for healthcare reforms

•Peter Obi with staff of Tungan Madaki Primary Healthcare Centre, FCT Abuja . . . Thursday In a bid to spotlight the pressing need for healthcare reform in Nigeria, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election,…

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