1. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) sets up various operations across the country to enhance security. These include the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East, tagged Operation HADIN KAI covering the North East
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Thursday
Just in: 24 Boko Haram Fighters killed As MNJTF battle Terrorists in Borno
Following the aftermath of a battle between the Multinational Joint Task Force and Boko Haram fighters at the Lake Chad region area in northern Borno state, It was revealed that 24 members of the terrorists group were killed and 5 of their gun trucks destroyed.
Prince Onyendozi Foundation Hands Over Bungalow Built For Widow In Anambra, Distributes Christmas Largesse To Indigents
A philanthropist and business mogul, Prince Engr. Promise Nnanyereugo Ike has wiped tears away from the eyes of a widow, by handing her the keys to a 3-bedroom bungalow he built for her at Imu-Ohia, Ezira community in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra state.
By not signing Electoral Act Amendment Bill, Buhari Saves Nigeria From ‘Frivolous Spendings ’ – Presidency
Many Nigerians and civil society groups have called on lawmakers to either veto the president or to remove the contentious clause and re-present the bill to the president.
President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision not to sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill will save Nigeria from ‘frivolous spendings,’ his office has said.
Niger Delta leader insists Jonathan stopped Islamisation of Nigeria
Niger Delta leader insists Jonathan stopped Islamisation of Nigeria
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, replied the leader of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, over allegations of his hatred for the oil-rich region.
Nwosu’s Case Has Exposed Those Behind Banditry In South East, Says IPOB
Clerics, CAN want an investigation of church invasion in Imo
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has condemned the arrest of the 2019 governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) in Imo State, Uche Nwosu, saying the incident exposed those behind abductions and kidnappings in the state and South East.
It said but for the manner in which the action was carried out, some persons in the state would have blamed the shootings and Nwosu’s forcible arrest on IPOB.
Consult Nigerians, As You Did Electoral Act, To Tackle Economic , Security Challenges — Ortom Tells Buhari
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to consult widely with knowledgeable Nigerians on ways and means of frontally tackling the security and economic challenges facing the country.
Saturday
Jehovah's Witnesses Remember 100yrs of Preaching in Nigeria
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
Jehovah's witnesses in Nigeria recently held two special events to mark 100yrs of Bible education work.1921-2021(from small beginning to over 400,000 publishers).
COVID-19: FG Commences Second Wave of Rapid Response Register in Anambra
....Targets PWDs, Others Across 21 LGAs
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The federal government of Nigeria, says it will from next week, commence registration for the second wave of Rapid Response Register (RRR), a programme designed to provide emergency assistance to urban and semi-urban dwellers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in Anambra State .
Friday
CCA TASKS GRADUANDS ON PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT*
The Commander Corps of Artillery Major General Tari-Timiye Gagariga has tasked fresh Graduands of the Nigerian Army Training Center to always maintain high professional standards in their conduct during operations. CCA gave the advice on Thursday 23 December, 2021 in Kontagora during the graduation ceremony of 288 officers and men of the Nigerian Army who had undergone training on Basic Camel MRAP and APC EQ Series Vehicle Course.
Wednesday
NLC Anambra State Chairman, Nnubia Bows Out, Hands Over to Orizu
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Anambra State Chapter, Comrade (Sir) Jerry Nnubia (Ezennia), has retired from active service after 35 meritorious years.
Christmas: Bishop Ezeokafor Visits Regina Caeli Hospital, Writes off Patients' Accumulating Bills Worth Over Million Naira
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
As part of his charitable undertakings, the Catholic bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor on Monday, 20th December 2021, visited Regina Caeli Hospital, Awka, where he paid the hospital bills of poor patients running into a million Naira.
Tuesday
ECCIMA hails Gov. Ugwuanyi for providing enabling business environment in Enugu
…As governor inaugurates Chamber’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre/South East Secretariat Complex
'Enugu State is in the Hands of God is a prophetic declaration subsequent administrations should uphold’ – Pastor
The leadership of the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) has paid glowing tributes to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for his unflinching support for the Chamber and the Organized Private Sector in the state.
Friday
Just in : Ondo Chief Judge, Williams Akintoroye frees 18 inmates
Bamidele Ajayi
Akure
The Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Williams Akintoroye on Friday, granted pardon to 18 inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service in the State.
Monday
Soludo's victory is a victory for the liberation of APGA.
Chinedu Ofomata
Awka
Ndi APGA and Ndi Anambra are not just celebrating Soludo's victory, but they are celebrating the beginning of the end to impunity, gossip, frivolities and injustice in the state affairs and in the party, APGA.
17 year old son Impregnates his Father's Wife in Nasarawa State.
WHEN YOU THOUGHT YOU HAVE SEEN IT ALL
THE FULL STORY
I concluded that I would test my fertility through Godwin.
“I had seem Godwin’s crotch during house cleaning, so I realised that his manhood was big enough to give me satisfaction, though he was only about 17 years old.
Thursday
Court moves Nnamdi Kanu"s trial down to 18th January.
Justice Binta Nyako of the federal high court in Abuja has moved back the trial date of leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafran IPOB Nnamdi Kanu from 19th January 19 to 18 January 2022.
Wednesday
SOLUDO, THE PROPHET WHO HAS HONOUR IN HIS HOME
Saturday
Nigeria Needs To Move From Consumption to Production Based Economy - Obi
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, in 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has explained that Nigeria's economy, which he said was largely consumption-based, needed to become production-driven for a sustainable growth and development to be witnessed in the country. He stated that part of the reasons Nigeria's economy performed poorly on many fronts was because of the inadequate production of goods and services to satisfy the local demand, thus encouraging excessive importation of such goods and services.
Wednesday
Obi Cubana is not an idol
By Ejike Anyaduba
The Nation newspaper of August 9, 2021 had a story by Sam Omatseye titled Three Idols. In the piece, the writer made effort to lump three otherwise different people in an indiscriminate mass as ‘Idols’. But he did a poor job of it as anyone who is quick on the uptake would see through his contrivance.
Monday
Aliko Dangote loses brother, Sani in US Hospital
The vice president of Dangote Group and owner of Dansa Agro-allied Limited, Sani Dangote, dead.
Sani Dangote was a younger brother to Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote.
Thursday
Key Officers Of Umeoji Campaign Org Pledge Support For APGA & Soludo
Bamidele Ajayi
Awka
- Chizoba Diamond reports that the Chairman APGA Peace and Reconciliation Committee, Senator Victor Umeh on Wednesday in Awka received in audience key supporters of Hon. Chukwuma Umeoji who have resolved not to leave the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
Wike, Tambuwal, Makinde, Ikpeazu in Ondo to meet Mimiko over planned defection
Bamidele Ajayi
Akure
Four People's Democratic Party governors have arrived Ondo State to meet with former Govenor Olusegun Mimiko over his move to rejoin the PDP.
The Governors are :Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto and Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state.
Mimiko to rejoin PDP today, dumps Zenith Labour
Barring any last minute changes, the former Governor of Ondo State Olusegun Mimiko is expected to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party in his country home, Ondo today.
Nnamdi Kanu pleads not guilty to amended charge .**** Journalists prevented from covering the proceedings
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has pleaded not guilty to the seven-count amended charge preferred against him by the Federal Government.
Breaking NNAMDI KANU pleaded Not Guilty of 7 Count Charge against him
As the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was present in court today to continue his Litigations.
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Pleaded not guilty of the 7 Count charges against him
OGDM LAUNCH OFFICIAL WEBSITE
By Ukpa Ewa /14 Oct. 2021/
Office of the Governor on Disability Matters (OGDM) Anambra State has launch its maiden website to train persons with disabilities on website development.
Saturday
Soludo and his critics
Ejike Anyaduba
He is probably the only candidate in the November 6 governorship election in Anambra who is without reproach. But like a cockroach that must lose its innocence at the gathering of fowls, he is guilty in the congregation of political rivals.
Sunday
Nigerians urge to continue patronising ICT local Contents
As Nigerians struggle with a tough economy situation due to slumps in global oil, insecurity, over dependence on foreign and imported items, a coalition of civil society organization has advocated a change of attitude towards locally made items.
Saturday
2023 Presidency : I’m Not Interested ― Professor Jega
Former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Attahiru Jega, on Saturday said that he is not interested in the 2023 presidency.
Governor Bello Presents staff of office to new Emir of Kontagora
Governor Abubakar Sani has presented Letter of Appointment to newly selected emir of Kontagora Emirate Alhaji Mohammed Barau.
After a previous selection of the Emir, some princes contesting for the office faulted the process, and governor Sani Bello ordered for a fresh reselection process which Mohammed Barau re-emerged as the new emir.
Thursday
Pandora Papers: I Broke No Law, Says Peter Obi
Best Inheritance I Got From My Parents was Education - Obi tells Students
. . . Donates Laptop Computers, Printers, Generator Set to School
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, in 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has narrated to the students of Maria Ines College, Obosi how the education, which his parents invested in him, helped shape his future and position him for progress in life.
Tuesday
Southeast Leaders condemn killings in region
Southeast stakeholders Meeting has condemned the killings in rhe region, agreed to join hands with security agencies to end the carnage.
Rotary Club of Awka Urban, District 9142, Nigeria Embarks On Girl Child Empowerment, Basic Education
....Awards Full Scholarship to Girls' Secondary School, Awka,
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Rotary Club of Awka Urban, District 9142, Nigeria, led by her Charter President, Rtn. (Dr.) Nneka Ogochukwu Ilochi PHF recently embarked on a Girl Child Empowerment cum Basic Education and Literacy project.
Sunday
Gunmen attack DSS, FRSC, IGBOKWE's House in Nnewi
Former Spokesperson of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Lagos state, Joe Igbokwe has accused members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of invading and setting ablaze his house in Uruagu-Nnewi, Anambra state.
Friday
ANAMBRA AHEAD OF NOVEMBER 6
Ejike Anyaduba
It needs no extra sensory perception to know that the November 6 governorship election in Anambra will be tough. Not that others before it were any less challenging.
BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Hon. Chris Azubogu’s Convoy, sets Ajali Police station ablaze.
Gunmen have reportedly attacked the motorcade of House of Representative member, representing Nnewi North, Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Constituency, Chris Emeka Azubogu in Anambra state.
Monday
Buhari Not Against Ndigbo, Will Release Kanu’ – Onyema
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has told Igbos that they need wisdom to fight injustice.
Onyema was speaking at an event in Lagos State this past weekend. Also in attendance were prominent Igbo people, Joe Igbokwe, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain; and Enyinnaya Abaribe, representative of Abia South Senatorial District. Onyema expressed his optimism that Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will be granted freedom by the Muhammadu Buhari administration soon.
Sunday
61st Independence Anniversary Celebration: Nigeria Can Still Be Remedied - Bishop Ezeokafor
...Shudders At Politicians' Desperation
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Catholic bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor, Says that Nigeria will still come good despite the myriads of problems bedeviling the nation.
Friday
AS APGA FLAGS OFF CAMPAIGN
A foretaste of what to expect at the campaign flag-off of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), tomorrow, Saturday, September 25, 2021, at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, can be gleaned from the party's campaign inauguration held at the same square few weeks earlier.
Thursday
ANSPOLY Holds International Conference, as UNIZIK VC Describes Those Who Rig Elections as Political Illiterates
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
Anambra State Polytechnic (ANSPOLY), Mgbakwu, in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State recently at the school's auditorium held a Physical and Virtual Multi-disciplinary International Conference with Theme: Knowledge, Technology And Innovation for Africa's Transformation in collaboration with the Centre for Advanced Arts, Science, Social and Management Research (CAASSMR).
Sunday
Gunmen invade political meeting in Enugu, says no election in Biafra
A yet be be identified gunmen invaded a political gathering at Nenwe community in Aniri local Government Area of Enugu state,
threatening that no election would hold on any part of “Biafra land” again.
Gunmen set INEC office Ablaze in Enugu
Similar, suspected arsonists on Sunday morning, allegedly set ablaze an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Awgu local government area of Enugu State.
Wednesday
I Won't Be Alive To Lose Anambra Governorship Election, Ozigbo Vows
Raymond Ozoji, Awka
Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 6 governorship election in Anambra state, Mr. Valentine Chineto Ozigbo has vowed that he will not be alive to lose the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state as he believes very strongly that the said election is a must win for the PDP.
Tuesday
Reps. Resumes Plenary
The House of Representatives on Tuesday resumed plenary activities after two months of annual vacation.
But it suspended all legislative actions for the day to honour of one its members, Adedayo Omolafe, who died on the 15th of August.
We are happy to be in Ifite-Ogwari Campus"----School of Agriculture students
By Odogwu Emeka Odogwu
A cross section of students of School of Agriculture, Ifite-Ogwari, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka have said that they are at home in Ifite-Ogwari campus of the great citadel of learning.
Sunday
CJN orders disciplinary action against Upper Area Court Judge who issued criminal summon on former CBN Governor C. Soludo
The Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Tanko Muhammad has ordered the Judicial Service Committee of the Federal Capital Territory FCT to immediately initiate disciplinary action against the Upper Area Court Judge who issued direct Criminal Summons against a former governor of the Central Governor of Nigeria CBN Charles Soludo.
Saturday
Panic, As Bandits Allegedly Send A Threat Letter To Four Sokoto Communities
Residents in Shuni a community in Dange/Shuni local government area of Sokoto state are thrown into confusion following the discovery of a letter allegedly written by suspected members of the marauding bandits threatening to attack four villages in the local government.
Friday
Gunmen kill former Anambra Traditional Ruler
Thursday
Amotekun rescues 9 out of 12' kidnaped passengers in Ondo
Operatives of the Ondo state command of the southwest security network code-named Amotekun have rescued nine out of the twelve victims abducted by some bandits in the state.
The passengers were abducted on Wednesday.
The passengers heading from Abuja to Lagos in an 18 seater bus, were attacked by the armed men between Idoani Ifira axis of the state.
Tuesday
BREAKING!!! IPOB Rejects Buhari's Visit to Imo, Declares Sit-At-Home Protest
The Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB, has declared Thursday as Sit-at-home over President Muhammadu Buhari’s planned visit,Igbere TV reports.
This was made known in a broadcast on Monday evening by IPOB-HDOS, Mazi Chika Edoziem.
Monday
Breaking: President Buhari Appoints New DG OF NCDC As Dr Ihekweazu Joins WHO
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr Ifedayo Morayo Adetifa as the new Director General of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, announced the appointment of Adetifa on Monday.
Breaking :Ondo Shuts Popular Hotel Over Alleged Security Threat
Ondo State Government has shut a popular hotel, Imperial Hotel located at Ilaje Street in Ijapo area of Akure.
This is coming three days after a popular night club was shutdown in the heart of Akure