By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has conducted its state congress ahead of the upcoming November 6, 2021 governorship election in the State. Paradise News gathered that the Congress which took place at Choice Hotel Awka, over the weekend, had the presence of the Independent National Electoral Commission…
By Inyali Peter Few days ago, the Spiritual Leader of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka criticised President Muhammadu Buhari over his handling of the security situation in Nigeria. The clergyman who was one of Buhari’s core supporters in 2015 and 2019 asked the President to resign. He equally urged the National Assembly to…
By Archibong Efefiom Tragedy struck this evening (Sunday, May 2, 2021) in Diamond Hill, Calabar, Cross River State, when one miss Nsebong, a young girl of 13 allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself beside her house. This occurred after she made countless trips to the scene just to make sure nobody was around to notice…
By Ovat Abeng A Governorship aspirant under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming Anambra gubernatorial election, Honourable Chris Emeka Azubogu, has expressed concerns over the growing insecurity in the country. He lamented that the situation is exacerbating the unemployment crisis, especially among the youths. Azubogu, who is the member representing Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC office in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has been set ablaze. THE PARADISE NEWS gathered that the office was set ablaze at the early hours of Sunday morning, May 2, 2021, with a security guard almost lynched. In a statement signed by Festus Okoye Esq.,…
The Government Of Akwa Ibom State has restricted the movement of motorcycles also known as okada in the state. According to a statement signed by Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, Secretary to the State Government (SSG) on Saturday, May 1, 2021, and made available to THE PARADISE NEWS, the restriction is from 10PM-6AM daily. “The Governor of…
Anambra State International Cargo/Passenger Airport on Friday witnessed the landing of three aircraft at its inaugural ceremony in Umuer community in Anambra East Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that two of the aircraft belong to AirPeace while the other, a private jet belongs to an indigene of the state, Sir Ernest…
A recent post urging black and white South Africans to rally against witch persecution and muti killings has elicited some reactions from the pagan community in South Africa. While it has never been my intention to join issues with the pagan community, I would like to address the concerns that they raised. It is pertinent…
By Frank Ulom Half a million naira (N500,000) has been shared among the winners of the maiden edition of “Sharing Our Story”, a Photography and Videography competition organised by the Cross River State Government in conjunction with EddyLiz Studio. The finale which held on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Transcorp Hotels, Calabar, saw 8 Finalists;…
By Frank Ulom The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Banku Obi has made 9 vital appointments to begin with. The appointments include; 1. Dr. Brenda Akpan of the Department of Theatre, Film and Carnival Studies – Director, Centre for Gender Development. 2. Prof. Anthonia Inaja – Director, Institute of Education….