By Ovat Abeng The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), said a total of 4,423 new voters has so far been registered in Anambra State within four weeks in the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR), exercise. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Queen Elizabeth Agwu, disclosed this during a meda chat with Journalists in Awka, on…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra Governor’s wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has officially flagged off the Measles-Rubbela vaccination in the state. The flag-off ceremony took place at Iruzu Primary Health Centre, Ukpo, Dunukofia Local Government Area, on Wednesday, and officially marked the state-wide administration of the vaccine to children across the 21 local government areas of the…
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) (NGX: GTCO; LSE: GTCO), one of Africa’s leading financial services groups, is proud to announce its continued support as the main sponsor of the NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament, one of Africa’s oldest and most prestigious sporting events. The 2026 edition will be held at the Lagos Polo…
Nigeria has taken a major step toward establishing a domestic electric vehicle (EV) industry after signing an agreement with South Korea’s Asia Economic Development Committee (AEDC) to establish what officials are calling Africa’s first EV manufacturing plant. Nigeria has signed an agreement with South Korea’s AEDC to establish Africa’s first EV manufacturing plant. This initiative…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has officially unveiled its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Summit, through the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor. The two-day event, themed “Managing Reputation Capital in the Digital Age: Influence, Integrity and Impact,” is scheduled to hold from…
By Ovat Abeng Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE) Awka Chapter, Anambra State, has intensified awareness campaign and sensitizing of the people through an advocacy “Walk Against Building And Infrastructure Collapse. The Walk that took place on Saturday, January 31st, 2026 attracted many stakeholders including the Chairman, Anambra State Assembly Committee on Works and Infrastructure,…
By Ovat Abeng The embattled Onitsha main market has been reopened for trading as order by the Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo. It was gathered that the traders commenced reopening of their shops at about 7 am. Recall that the market was shut down last week Monday by the governor as one of measures…
By Ovat Abeng In a sweeping move to transform from a quiet academic enclave into a vibrant community hub, the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Igbariam, Anambra State, has fired up the transmitters of its long-dormant campus radio, 106.1 FM, signaling a new era of outreach, culture, and practical innovation of the present administration of…
By Ovat Abeng The Chairman of Umueri village- Ogbunike community in Oyi local government area of Anambra State, Hon Lovi Elobisi has called on relevant authorities particularly the Nigerian Police and the state government to investigate the failed assassination attempt on his life. The attempt which took place along the popular St. Monica’s road Ogbunike,…
The initiator of the Think Cross River initiative, Mr. Edem Darlington, has attributed the improving security situation in Cross River State to Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s deliberate model of engaging young people in governance and community development. Darlington said the governor took decisive steps to address insecurity upon assuming office, noting that crimes such as…