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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…
By Michael Ovat The Anambra State Police Command, has announced the assumption of duty of CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, as the new Commissioner of Police in the State. His assumption was contained in a statement signed and made available to Journalists in Awka on Monday, August 10th, 2026, by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga. According to Ikenga, CP Nnanna Oji Ama takes over the leadership of the Command following the retirement of the immediate past Commissioner of Police who was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police,AIG Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips, PhD, before his…
By Michael Ovat The reappointment of Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi as National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria has been described as a strategic move to consolidate ongoing reforms in the nation’s knowledge sector. Prof. Anunobi, a Professor of Library and Information Science and former Deputy University Librarian at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, was first appointed in September 2021. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has now renewed her tenure for a final five-year term. In the last three years, under her 8-Point Agenda, the National Library has recorded significant progress in digitization, automation, and…
By Michael OvatThe frontline candidate for Dunukofia, Njikoka and Anaocha Federal Constituency of Anambra State ahead of the 2027 general election, under the platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Prince Chukwudi Oli, has called on the women of Enugwu-Ukwu community in Njikoka Local Government Area to remain united and continue to promote peace, love and good moral values in their homes and community. Oli, popularly known as “Oba Ezeafia” gave the charge when he graced the 2026 August meeting hosted by the women at Obu Umunri hall over the weekend. He described women as the pillars of every good…
……..pledge support for 2027 By Michael Ovat Leaders of the Hausa and Northern communities in Anambra State have dismissed allegations that Mr Peter Obi, candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), discriminated against northerners or ordered the demolition of a mosque during his tenure as Governor of Anambra State. The community leaders, who spoke with journalists in Awka and Onitsha yesterday, described the allegations as politically motivated and intended to damage Obi’s reputation ahead of the 2027 general election. They said that, contrary to the claims being circulated, northerners in Anambra enjoyed a cordial relationship with the Obi administration and…
By Michael Ovat The Anambra government in collaboration with security agencies in the state, on Saturday, held a public awareness campaign against crime, terrorism and other social vices in Anambra State. The campaign featured a solidarity sensitization walk involving personnel and representatives of several security and public agencies, including the Police, Nigeria Correctional Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Agunechemba, Heads of Federal Establishments, Ministry of Information, Red Cross, Anambra Bus Drivers Forum (ABDF) and Anambra Tricycle Riders Forum (ATRF), among others. The sensitization walk culminated at the Light House Tower, where the State Commissioner for…