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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candidate of the African Action Congress for the Anambra Central Senatorial District, Chioma Ifemeludike, has withdrawn from the race, citing personal reasons and recent events in the polity.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 In the letter, she respectfully request that her name be withdrawn from all records, processes,…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…
The Editor The wife of Anambra State governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has hailed nurses across the country, saying their contributions to the development of the healthcare sector go beyond medical duties, as they bring hope, comfort and humanity to healthcare and the society at large. Soludo, who is also the founder of the non-governmental organisation, ‘Healthy living with Nonye Soludo’, described nurses as unsung heroes whose compassion and dignity speak louder than words. The Anambra first lady stated this in a press statement she released on Tuesday, in commemoration of the International Council of Nurses Day, celebrated globally on May…
The Editor Hundreds of women residing in Ifesowapo, Irewolede and Ifesokan communities of Imowo Nla in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest over what they described as “prolonged total blackout” in their communities. The protesters converged on the Omitoro, Ikorodu Business District office of Ikeja Electric, barricading the entrance to the operational office, locked up the gates and prevented movement in and out of the premises for several hours. Carrying placards with various inscriptions, including, “IKEDC! Give us our transformer”, “Prolonged blackout: Enough is enough”, “IKEDC, restore our light”, “Our businesses are suffering…
The Editor The National Youth Service Corps has urged youths in various communities to use Nigeria’s cultural diversity, harness them and explore them as a strong bridge to unity, peace and sustainable development. The Anambra State Coordinator of the NYSC, Pauline Ojisua, made the call during the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Inter-Platoon Cultural Carnival, held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe NYSC Unity Permanent Orientation Camp, Umuawulu/Mbaukwu in Awka South Local Government Area, on Saturday. Ojisua explained that the cultural carnival was organised by the scheme as an avenue to showcase the country’s cultural heritage and highlight areas youths can explore…