By George Ozalla The Northern Nigeria Minorities Group (NNMG) has congratulated the Federal Republic of Nigeria and its citizens on the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary, describing the milestone as a time for deep reflection on the country’s unity, resilience, and shared destiny. In a statement signed by its Convener, Chief Jacob Edi, Kakaki Bassange, the […]
By George Ozalla In a stirring national address delivered on October 1, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu told Nigerians the “worst is over,” seeking to rally a weary populace around a narrative of recovery after a period of profound economic strain. Marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, the president reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to reforms and […]
By George Ozalla Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians not to lose hope in the face of the nation’s current challenges, insisting that “a great Nigeria is still possible.” In a statement to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on October 1, Obi lamented the country’s descent from its once-celebrated […]
By George Ozalla Former presiding officers of the National Assembly, led by their Chairman and former Senate President, Senator Ken Nnamani, have paid a condolence visit Tuesday to the family of late Rt. Hon. Agunwa Anaekwe, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, at his Abuja residence. The solemn visit brought together distinguished former leaders […]
On the 26th of December 1995, a light was born into the world — Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu — a daughter of Anambra soil, born in London, raised in Port Harcourt, and destined to touch lives wherever she went. That light, radiant and gentle, has now been dimmed too soon, but its glow will never be […]
By Nnedinma Michael The All Progressives Congress (APC) Professional Women Council, Southeast Zone, has officially endorsed Prince Dr. Nicholas Ukachukwu, popularly known as Ikukuoma, as its preferred candidate for the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025. The endorsement took place during a courtesy visit to the APC state secretariat in Awka, […]
By Nnedinma Michael The 2025 Igbo Day Celebration in Awka brought together delegates from the seven Igbo-speaking states in a colourful display of culture, solidarity and dialogue. The event, themed “Ndigbo Onye Aghana Nwanneya” (Be Your Brother’s Keeper), underscored the urgent need for unity, peace and progress in Igboland. The celebration attracted dignitaries including Anambra […]
By George Ozalla Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has expressed profound sadness over the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a journalist and anchor with Arise Television. Soludo described the passing of the young broadcaster as a monumental loss not only to her family and the media industry but also to society […]
By George Ozalla The League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja (LAJA) has expressed deep shock and immense grief over the tragic death of Miss Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a journalist with Arise News, who was reportedly killed by suspected armed robbers in her residence on September 29, 2025. According to a press release signed by Amb. Ikenna […]
By George Ozalla The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), mni, has felicitated with the Government and People of Nigeria on the occasion of the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary, assuring that the Commission remains committed to reforms that will guarantee an efficient, motivated, and accountable Police Force. According to a […]
