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As part of activities leading to the third edition of ‘The Pivot’ Conference, tagged, ‘Pivot Conference 3.0’, coming up on October 18, the organisers have hosted a fireside chat and media interaction aimed at building conversations, anticipation and engaging the media ahead of the main event. The session, held in Awka, on Wednesday, brought together selected speakers — including legal experts, cultural promoters, vendor conveners, and digital economy advocates — for an interactive and engaging panel conversation on digitisation, business growth, and community transformation in the South-East. While interacting with journalists during the session, the Convener, Ifedy Ralph Eze, Esq,…
The Editor The Director-General of the All Progressives Grand Alliance campaign organisation, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, said the party and it’s candidates have remained focus on the future of Anambra as the campaigns for the November 8, 2025 governorship elections in the state gathers momentum. The campaign organisation known as ‘Soludo-Ibezim Campaign Organisation’, has the governor of the state, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo as the APGA’s candidate and his deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, as his running mate. In a press statement issued on Friday, Chukwulobelu, who is also the Secretary to Anambra State Government, said the issue of who has the basic…
The Editor Gunmen, suspected to be members of a secret cult late on Thursday, attacked a venue of a burial ceremony in Ezi Village, Ogidi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State killing no fewer than four persons and injuring about 15 persons. It was not yet clear the identities of those killed, but our correspondent gathered that the gunmen, suspected to be from a rival cult group, targeted some individuals who were at the ceremony which was held on Thursday. Our correspondent also gathered that some family members of the deceased and other mourners were conducting the…
Mary Onuigbo, Awka The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of an imminent nationwide industrial action if the federal and state governments fail to address longstanding issues affecting public universities, including the immediate payment of withheld salaries and the implementation of past agreements. Rising from a press briefing in Awka, the ASUU Owerri Zone – comprising Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Imo State University (IMSU), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), and Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, issued a stern ultimatum to the government, calling for urgent intervention to avert another…
Our reporter The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Anambra State Information and Communication Technology Agency, Chukwuemeka Agbata, has reaffirmed the commitment of the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo’s pledge to transforming Anambra into Nigeria’s digital and creative capital. Speaking to journalists at the Agency’s office in Awka, on Friday, Agbata, who is also the Convener of the Geeks and Founders Alliance for Soludo, referenced the governor’s blueprint as contained on Page 19 of the people’e manifesto. He noted that the digital agenda is anchored on deliberate investments in infrastructure, digital skills, innovation, entrepreneurship, social development, and economic transformation through technology and…
The Editor The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the November 8, 2025 Anambra State governorship, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, has declared that God gave him the divine ticket to become Anambra governor. Speaking to journalists and other party stakeholders in Awka, on Friday night, Ukachukwu declared that Anambra is not working at the moment, and urgently needs a transformative leadership focused on security, infrastructure, economy, agriculture and inclusive growth. The APC governorship hopeful said Anambra has lost it’s glory and further pledged to restore the lost glory of the state by tackling insecurity, revitalising the economy, revamping agriculture and…
Mary Onuigbo, Anambra Thousands of youths under the umbrella of the Anambra State Association of Town Unions Youth Wing (ASATU Youth) staged a peaceful solidarity rally in Awka over the weekend, voicing support for Governor Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo and the continued operation of the community security outfit known as Agunechemba or Udo Ga Chi. The youth-led procession, which drew participants from all 179 communities across Anambra’s 21 local government areas, including non-indigenes was aimed at countering recent calls for the disbandment of the vigilante group by some political figures in the state. The rally began at Aroma Junction and…
Mary Onuigbo, Anambra The Young Progressives Party (YPP) governorship candidate, Sir Paul Chukwuma,in collaboration with a youth-led coalition under the banner of Make Anambra Great Again (MAGA), staged a peaceful protest over the weekend calling for improved security and greater accountability from local security agencies in Anambra State. The demonstration, which commenced at Aroma Junction and concluded at the Anambra State Police Command in Amawbia, drew a notable turnout of residents concerned about recent security challenges in the state. The protest was sparked by a series of violent incidents, including an alleged assault on a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)…
The Editor The All Progressives Grand Alliance has insisted that the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the November 8, 2025 Anambra governorship poll, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, lacks the “electoral value” required for victory in any election in the state. The party was reacting to comments made by Ukachukwu during an APC rally for the state Assembly by-election coming up on August 16, 2025. During the rally, Ukachukwu said, “We will use the by-election to show that APC owns Anambra”, a comment that has sparked reactions across the state. However, while reacting in a press statement released on Sunday,…
The Editor The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a significant revision in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. According to the updated figures, 1,239,884 candidates, representing 62.96% of the total, obtained credit passes in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. This development marks a notable increase from the initial report released earlier in the week, which had indicated that only 754,545 candidates, or 38.32% of the 1,969,313 candidates who sat the examination, met the benchmark for five credits, including English and Mathematics. The updated figures were disclosed on Friday by Amos…