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,…
Soludo: The true progressive — Paul Nwosu
Anambra State is engaged in a progressive gear of change. The astute governance of Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, reflects this ideological character on all fronts. Under his administration, who we are as Ndi-Anambra and what we stand for have…
Ex-Gov Obiano arraigned over alleged N4bn fraud, pleaded not guilty
The immediate-past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has pleaded not guilty to the nine charges of money laundering brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to the charge, Obiano was said to have allegedly…
Ezeife: Personal encounters — C. Don Adinuba
Chukwuemeka Pius Ezeife, Anambra State governor from January 1992 to November 1993 who died last month at 86, hauled himself up by the bootstraps and became an embodiment of progress. He took to apprentice trading on leaving primary school owing…
Return home for Christmas, you’re safe, Soludo tells Anambra people
ANAMBRA State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has urged the people of the state to return home and join their relations in celebrating the Christmas and New Year, assuring them that the state is safe. Press Secretary to the governor, Mr.…