By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has condemned as false, reckless, and malicious the social media rumour claiming that former Governor Willie Obiano has died. The Council issued the rebuttal during its 23rd meeting held on Monday, 17 November 2025, at the Light House, Awka. Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, described the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has approved N443,408,923.03 for the supply and installation of fire-fighting equipment at the College of Nursing Science, Umueze-Isuofia, in Aguata Local Government Area. The approval was issued during the 23rd ANSEC meeting held on Monday, 17 November 2025, at the new Government House, the Light House…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has approved a contract valued at N1,773,559,976.65 for the construction of the Ikenga–Isuofia–Igboukwu Discharge Channel, marking another step in Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s ongoing infrastructure expansion drive. The approval was granted during the 23rd ANSEC meeting held on Monday, 17 November 2025, at the Light House,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC), led by Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has approved an annual premium for a comprehensive asset insurance policy for the newly completed Government House, known as the Light House Awka. The agreement, endorsed for an initial five-year term, is aimed at safeguarding the state’s multi-billion-naira investment in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Aberdeen’s role as a strategic base for companies operating beyond the North Sea was underscored yesterday as Altera Infrastructure detailed how its UK capabilities are supporting major offshore developments in Africa. Speaking at the Wider African Energy Summit, hosted in partnership with the African Energy Chamber, Stig Bøtker, Altera’s Director of Business…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the removal of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu from the courtroom after he became unruly during proceedings. Earlier, the judge had dismissed three fresh motions filed by Kanu following the adjournment of the case for judgment,…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet top Pentagon officials in Kyiv on Thursday, his office confirmed, as reports emerge of a US-backed plan to end the war with Moscow on terms favourable to the Kremlin. The meeting follows a setback in diplomatic efforts when Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, skipped a scheduled meeting…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), disrupted proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, accusing Justice James Omotosho of attempting to deny him the right to present a final written address in his terrorism trial. As the judge prepared to deliver the verdict, Kanu…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Thursday outlined conditions that must be met by the Federal Government before its ongoing strike can be suspended. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, NARD President Dr. Mohammed Suleiman said the federal government must fully implement items previously agreed upon in the association’s…
