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By Michael Ovat The wife of Anambra State governor and the founder of Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo, has called on Anambra youth to believe in themselves and keep learning for future development. She made the called via statement signed and made available to Journalists in Awka, on Wednesday by her media aide, Daniel Ezeigwe, to commemorate this year 2026 International Youth Day celebration. International Youth Day is celebrated annually on August 12. The 2026 theme is “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” highlighting how young people from diverse national and local realities share a unified vision…
As the world marks the ‘International Youth Day’, the Anambra Stats first lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, has urged the youth across the country to believe in themselves and keep learning, adding that they are not merely the leaders of tomorrow, but real change makers shaping the world. Soludo, who is the founder of the Non-Governmental Organisation, ‘Healthy living with Nonye Soludo’, said young people should never underestimate the difference they can make, emphasising that their ideas, energy and courage are needed in building the future the society truly desire. She stated this in a press statement she issued on Wednesday,…
By Michael Ovat The leadership of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Owerrl Zone, has vow not to succumb to any form of harassment and intimidation in it agitation for the implementation of the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement in Imo State University (IMSU). The Union made the vow via statement signed and made available to Journalists in Awka, on Wednesday by the ASUU Owerri Zonal Coordinator, Prof Dennis Aribodor, in reaction to the arrest and detention of it two executive committee members by the University management while monitoring the ongoing strike at the Varsity. The statement read in part, The attention…
By Michael Ovat The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has expressed concern over what he described as “inflammatory comments and threat-laden rhetoric” attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of the Osun State election. Obi, in a statement, said he was deeply concerned that a serving senator and senior lawmaker would make remarks capable of heightening political tensions, intimidating voters or potentially inciting electoral violence. According to him, lawmakers have a constitutional and moral responsibility to promote peace, uphold democratic norms and foster unity, making such rhetoric “alarming and unacceptable.” He stressed that elections should…
By Michael Ovat In furtherance of the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on sustained intelligence-led operations and the dismantling of criminal hideouts across the country, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has intensified operations against criminal elements and their operational bases across the State. The arrest was contained in a statement signed and made available to Journalists in Awka on Tuesday by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga. According to Ikenga, consequently, following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected illicit drug dealers operating in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area,…
By Michael Ovat The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Onitsha Branch, has expressed its readiness to partner with John Zobis Group of Companies Limited, manufacturers of Zobis Wires and Cables, in a strategic collaboration aimed at empowering professional engineers, promoting indigenous industrial capacity and advancing engineering development in Anambra State and Nigeria. The proposed partnership formed part of the outcome of an extensive technical inspection of the Zobis Wires and Cables production facility located at Odekpe, in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, by the leadership and members of the NSE Onitsha Branch. Speaking during an interactive session with…
By Michael Ovat Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ( NDC), Mr. Peter Obi has dismissed as false a report attributing to him a statement that Nigerian soldiers should reject any salary increase until after the elections. Obi, in a clarification, said the claim was entirely untrue, stressing that he has profound respect for Nigeria’s security forces, particularly personnel of the Nigerian Army who continue to serve and protect the country under difficult conditions. He said he had consistently advocated adequate equipment, motivation and protection for security personnel, noting that his concern over the welfare and safety of soldiers…
By Michael Ovat The Wife of the Anambra State Governor and Founder of Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo, has called on Nigerians to preserve and promote their indigenous cultures, languages and values as vital tools for sustainable development and national identity. She made the call through her senior media aide, Daniel Ezeigwe, in Awka, on Tuesday, to commemorate the 2026 International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Mrs Soludo said this year’s global theme, “Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being,” highlights the invaluable contributions of indigenous knowledge and traditional caregivers to the health, survival and…
By Michael Ovat Management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has banned with immediate effect, all forms of orchestration, celebration, or “signing-off activities by final year students in connection with final examinations on all University Campuses/Premises. A statement by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Comrade Aloysius Emeka Attah said management decision was predicated on recurring incidents of chaos, violence, vandalism, and disruption of academic and administrative activities associated with such events. “Management is also concerned about the infiltration of unauthorized persons onto campus during these activities, which poses a serious threat to the safety and security of…
By Michael Ovat The new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has declared zero tolerance for extortion, charging officers of the command on the need to do their policing job with the fear of God. The declaration was part of the Commissioner’s assumption speech he delivered during a press briefing, held at the State Police headquarters in Awka, on Monday, August 10th, 2026. Ama enjoined the officers to always make themselves available so that members of the public would be able to reach them easily. He also warned against extra- judicial killing, adding that due process…