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The Editor, AwkaThe aspiration of the candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance for Dunukofia/Njikoka/Anaocha federal constituency of Anambra State, Chief Chukwudi Oli, in the 2027 general election has received a huge boost.The development followed the adoption of his candidacy by a group made up of members of the Peoples Democratic Party, All Progressives Congress and Nigeria Democratic Congress in Njikoka LGA, which is part of the federal constituency.Members of the group declared their support for Oli during a consultative meeting they held with the APGA House of Representatives candidate’s campaign organisation held at Abagana, on Tuesday.Members of the campaign organisation…
By Daniel Ezeigwe In a political environment where the position of a governor’s wife is often defined by glamour, ceremony, and carefully curated appearances, Dr. Nonye Soludo has quietly rewritten the script. Without fanfare or unnecessary publicity, she has built a reputation rooted in compassion, discipline, and purposeful service. Rather than pursuing influence through political rhetoric, she has chosen to let the impact of her work speak for itself. Through her Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative, she has championed preventive healthcare, proper nutrition, environmental cleanliness, women’s empowerment, and child welfare; demonstrating that the true measure of public service lies…
Nigerian lawyer and businessman Olufemi (Femi) Afolabi-Brown has sparked widespread reactions after explaining why he believes men who intend to practise polygamy should wait about 25 years after marrying their first wife before taking a second spouse. Afolabi-Brown, who is married to media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown, shared his views during an episode of The Brown Couch Podcast, where he discussed marriage, family dynamics and what he considers the ideal structure for a successful polygamous home. According to him, one of the major causes of rivalry in polygamous families is marrying another wife too soon after the first. He argued that…
The Editor The senatorial candidate of the African Action Congress for the Anambra Central Senatorial District, Chioma Ifemeludike, has withdrawn from the race, citing personal reasons and recent events in the polity. Ifemeludike, who is also the AAC deputy national chairperson, South-East, had clinched the senatorial ticket of the party through a consensus arrangement during the party’s primary election held in May. She indicated her withdrawal from the race in a letter addressed to the Acting National Chairperson, AAC, made available to journalists on Friday. In the letter, she respectfully request that her name be withdrawn from all records, processes,…
The Editor Women in Elugwu Akwu community in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State staged a protest on Tuesday, June 16, over the presence of sex workers in their area. The demonstrators moved through parts of the community carrying placards and voicing concerns about what they described as increasing disruption to family life. They accused sex workers operating in the area of influencing married men and young men, alleging that some husbands were becoming less attentive at home. Several of the placards carried strong messages calling for the removal of the women from the community, reflecting frustration among…
The Editor The wife of Anambra State governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has vowed to ensure justice for the 10-year-old boy, who was brutally assaulted by his guardians in Awada, Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The boy whose viral video was seen on social media with a scalded body, showing injuries on all parts of his body, allegedly inflicted on him by his guardian, a woman and her husband, is currently receiving medical treatment under state protection. In a press statement she released on Monday, the Anambra first lady pledged to take full responsibility for his…
The Editor The wife of the Anambra State governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has called for a renewed and stronger commitment to the implementation of protective laws for senior citizens to ensure their safety, dignity and end to their abuse nationwide. Soludo added that families, communities and institutions must create an environment where older people feel valued, heard and protected. The Anambra first lady pointed out that the primary objective is to transition from merely acknowledging elder abuse to actively implementing robust prevention strategies, strengthening protective laws, that sanction the maltreatment of older adults. She stated this in a press statement…
The editor A routine attempt to recover a lost mobile phone ended in tragedy in Kano State after a 45-year-old man, Yusuf Usman, died inside a disused well that had been converted into a refuse pit. The incident occurred on Wednesday in Kwa Town, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, throwing residents into mourning. According to the Kano State Fire Service, Usman had descended into the well in a bid to retrieve a mobile phone that accidentally fell into it. However, he became trapped in the confined space and could not find his way back to safety. Spokesman of the Fire…
The Editor The City Boy Movement, Anambra State chapter, a youth-driven support group for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027, has sensitised female students of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, to menstrual hygiene and distributed hundreds of sanitary pads to the students of the institution. The distribution took place at the main auditorium of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, UNIZIK Awka campus, on Friday, as part of activities to commemorate the 2026 ‘World Menstrual Hygiene’ Day. Speaking during the exercise, the Anambra State Women Leader of the City Boy Movement, Adaora Soludo, said the gesture is aimed…
The Editor The wife of Anambra State governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has strongly advocated the importance of good menstrual hygiene management, calling for an end to every form of discrimination, stigma, and harmful practices against menstruating women and girls. Soludo pointed out that menstruation is neither a curse nor a taboo, but a natural part of life, which no girl or woman should be ashamed of. The Anambra first lady stated this at the Light House, Awka, on Thursday, during her address to mark the ‘World Menstrual Hygiene Day’, noting that celebrating this year’s menstrual hygiene day was a clear…