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Daniel Ezeigwe The debate over the newly unveiled iconic sculpture of Professor Chinua Achebe at the popular Ugwu Nwasike has, expectedly, taken over sections of the social media. The dominant question has been whether the sculpture bears a perfect resemblance to the global literary icon. But perhaps the more important question is this: And what if it really doesn’t? Since when did our appreciation of a noble tribute become entirely dependent on photographic resemblance? Across the world, sculptures are artistic interpretations, not photocopies in stone or bronze. Every sculptor brings a unique perspective, influenced by artistic philosophy, symbolism, style and…
One of the teachers rescued after spending 56 days in the custody of kidnappers in Oyo State, Zacchaeus Olatunde, has claimed that he and the other captives were released by their abductors before security personnel eventually escorted them home. Olatunde made the claim during a telephone interview with Nigeria Info FM aired on Friday while recounting the ordeal of teachers and pupils abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. According to him, the captives were permanently blindfolded throughout their captivity and were unable to determine where they had been taken. “It is difficult to say on…
The Editor A High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, presided over by Justice Jude Obiora, on Friday, sentenced one of the arrested native doctors, Onyebuchi Okocha, also known as “Onyeze Jesus” to six years imprisonment with an fine of N20 million, after finding him guilty under the Anambra Homeland Security Law. Okocha’s arraignment follows his arrest and detention, alongside other native doctors during a security operation carried out in February 2025. He is facing a three-count charge of flaunting money making through supernatural means on his social media handles as well as accused of preparing protective charms for criminals…
By Daniel Ezeigwe The digital age has given everyone a voice, but it has also placed a greater responsibility on anyone who chooses to use that voice. Today, the race for social media relevance, clicks and online traffic has created an unhealthy culture where sensationalism often takes precedence over fact. In that desperate quest for attention, some bloggers and content creators have turned falsehood, half-truths and deliberate distortions into a business model, with governments, public officials and institutions becoming easy preys and targets. While criticism remains an essential ingredient of democracy, there is a clear difference between holding leaders accountable…
The Editor A blogger, social media user and publisher of Igbo Times Magazine, Ejike Ofoegbu, has publicly apologised to the Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, his family, and his son, Ozonna, for publishing fabricated and false stories and videos about them. Ofoegbu admitted responsibility for creating and circulating the “fake” videos on Facebook and other social media platforms in which he falsely claimed to be Soludo’s son, Ozonna Soludo. There have been trending videos and stories of the governor’s son, Ozonna, where he danced to a music that called out some Nigeria politicians, including his father, publicly shaming them.…
The Editor, Awka Supporters of Senator Emma Anosike-led executive and that of immediate past governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Prince Nicholas Ukschukwu are at each others jugglers over the fresh crisis in the party in Anambra state. Anosike supporters has accused Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu of being part of those fueling the crisis in the party adding that their plot is to frustrate President Ahmed Bola Tinubu from not making the mandatory 25 percent votes of Anambra electorate in the coming 2027 Presidential election. According to them , Ukslachukwu is not happy over the outcome of the gubernatorial…
The Editor The World Bank has confirmed that Anambra State did not express interest to participate in its 2024 HOPE-Governance Programme, contrary to some reports alleging that the State was denied the World Bank loan facility due to poor performance benchmarks. According to the World Bank report, in its Implementation Status and Results Report on Nigeria HOPE-Governance (P181476), dated July 07, 2025, “35 states and the Federal Capital Territory have expressed interest in participating in the Programme. Anambra State did not express interest to participate in the Programme”. The report makes no mention of disqualification or failed benchmarks, only that…
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…