By Ovat Abeng Eze Mbaukwu, Igwe Peter Nwokike Anugwu, on Saturday, December 27, bestowed the chieftaincy title of “Ukwunna” on Uzu Okagbue. The respected and well-travelled monarch conferred this chieftaincy title on Uzu during his 84th birthday celebration, which he marked in his palace at Mbaukwu, Awka South LGA, Anambra State. Uzu Okagbue, who was…
By Ovat Abeng The son of Anambra State Governor, Chinua Soludo, in the spirit of the Christmas season, has paid an unscheduled visit to three hospitals in Anambra State on Christmas Day, during which he cleared the hospital bills of many. This gesture which took place on Thursday, 26th December, 2025 was warmly received by…
By Ovat Abeng As part of his consistent service to humanity, the Chairman of the United Nigeria Airlines, Prof Obiora Okonkwo (Dikeora), has distributed bags of rice, wrappers and cash to over 15,000 indigents widows, and other vulnerable persons in Anambra State for the 2025 Christmas and New Year celebrations. The distribution took place on…
By Ovat Abeng Some traders at the popular Onitsha Drug market, (Ogbo-Ogwu), Anambra State, under the umbrella bodies of Concerned/Genuine Members of Ogbo-Ogwu Market and Justice for Ogbo-Ogwu, Traders, have dismissed a report circulating that another round of fake drugs worth over N265millon has been discovered and ceremoniously hand over to the National Agency for…
By Ovat Abeng Wife of the Anambra State Governor and the Founder of Healthy Living With Nonye Soludo Initiative, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has distributed various gift items to thousands of orphanage and abandoned children to celebrate the 2025 Christmas. The distribution/pre-christmas party celebration took place at the Light House Banquet hall Awka, on Monday. Speaking…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Police Command said it has arrested five fake suspected vigilante operatives in the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Sunday. According to Ikenga, the arrest is in furtherance of the ongoing investigations on a case of Criminal Conspiracy…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Government has constituted a caretaker committee for Emodi Shoe Dealers Association (ESDA) of Ochanja Market, Onitsha. The caretaker committee members are: Mr. Sunday C. Ezumezu – Chairman, Mr. Ikechukwu Egwim – Vice Chairman, Mr. Joseph Udeogu – Secretary, Sunday Nwuzor – Fin. Sec, Chinedu Aniagwu – Treasurer, Anayo Umeh –…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State government has announced that its budget for 2024 financial year has achieved a remarkable 70 percent performance rate. The State Auditor-General, Akosa Okocha, made the disclosure on Friday, at the Audit Forum and Citizens Accountability Dialogue on 2024 State Financial Statements. He said the state performed creditably well in 2024…
By Ovat Abeng The Traditional Ruler of Nawfia community in Njikoka local government area of Anambra State, His Royal Highness Igwe Ogochukwu Daniel Obelle, has dismissed a publication making the rounds that the town is currently faced with increased gunmen attacks. The Monarch who spoke with Journalists at his palace, on Saturday, said the publication …
By Ovat Abeng Nawfia community in Njikoka local government area of Anambra State, has announced the suspension of one of the major Igbo cultural festival, “Igu Aro until further notice over increase gunmen attacks. This, according to a statement was to forestall further loss of lives as “perpetrators of these evil acts are still devising…