Joe Chukindi 
Famous Nollywood actor and showbiz personality Kanayo O. Kanayo, aka KOK, has warned Nigerian youths against ritual killings in the hope of becoming rich. Kanayo, who has become very popular for his roles in movies, acting as a ritualist, and making human sacrifices for wealth, said there is no established connection between making human sacrifices … Read more
A group, Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEY), has called on the Minister of Works, Engr Dave Umahi to extend his cement constructed roads to strategic roads in the south east. The group said it has confidence in the appointment of Umahi as minister, saying that his roads in Ebonyi, and other Infrastructures are … Read more
Telecommunications giant Globacom has praised President Bola Tinubu for the creation of the Ministry of Tourism. Globacom, speaking through its Retail Chief, South-East/South-South office, Offor Augustus Ndu, stated this on Thursday at Onitsha during a press conference to announce activities heralding the 2023 Ofala festival in Onitsha. Ndu said: “The recent creation of the Ministry … Read more
It is not the best of times for residents of Awka, Anambra State capital as cult related killings escate in the city centre. This has also become a source of concern to stakeholders of the town, to the point of crippling the city’s growing nightlife. Recently, there have been several killings of young people in … Read more
The leadership of organized labour in Anambra State has lauded Governor Chukwuma Soludo in appreciation of the palliatives to cushion hardship caused by the removal of subsidy from petrol. The groups, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), thanked the governor for considering other members of the … Read more
A Police woman who rejected a bribe offered to her by a transporter for stolen goods has been rewarded. The woman, Inspector Charity Oyor who was on duty in Onitsha saw a vehicle ladened with cables, felt suspicious and decided to flag it down but when she was offered a bribe, she rejected it and … Read more
Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof Charles Esimone has removed a lecturer in the faculty of Law, Mr Afam Ezeaku, over allegation of sex harassment. Special Adviser to the Vice Chancellor on Public Relations and Special Duties, Dr Emmanuel Ojukwu, stated this in a press release issued to journalists on Friday. Ojukwu, however, … Read more
Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has announced incentives to cushion the effect of the hardship caused by the removal of subsidy from petrol. The governor made the pronouncement on Monday, stating that over 300,000 households will receive bags of rice from the state government. Soludo, in a statement he personally signed, said: “Anambra State … Read more
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has issued certificates of recognition to four traditional rulers in the state. He gave the monarchs their certificates on Saturday in a private ceremony held at the government house in Awka. While issuing the certificates, he acknowledged that many unauthorized persons in various communities were usurping the positions of … Read more
The Anambra State Government said it has delisted two hospitals reported for extorting enrollees of the Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA). Managing Director of ASHIA, Dr Simeon Onyemaechi, who spoke to journalists, said the agency did not owe any hospital under the scheme and wondered why any should extort patients under the scheme. He … Read more