Just in: Ekweremadu’s wife freed from UK prison, returns to Nigeria

Chief Mrs Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy President of the Senate  Senator Ike Ekweremadu is back in Nigeria.

A reliable source disclosed the development to Ashiwaju Media on Wednesday.

My approach to solving Anambra's Security Imbroglio will be holistic- APC Guber Aspirant Ukachukwu

 

The frontline aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in the upcoming Anambra 2025 Governorship Election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu has vowed to develop a homegrown solution towards addressing the rising insecurity in Anambra State, if elected governor.

Ukachukwu, a renowned philanthropist and business mogul, made the vow in a chat with newsmen in Osumenyi, in Nnewi South Council Area of the state, while reacting to the numerous cases of kidnapping, killings, and other heinous crimes in the state.

Aba Experiences First Power Cut in One Month, as Vandals Attack Gas Pipelines

After 31 days of constant power supply, residents in the Aba Ringfence comprising nine of the 17 local government areas (LGAs) in Abia State experienced their first power outage this weekend.

The Aba Power Managing Director, Ugo Opiegbe, confirmed the outage today. “We are sorry we lost supplies from Heirs Energies, working in partnership with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)”, Opiegbe told journalists in  a telephone interview this morning.

Energy Consultant Advises NERC To Approve Electricity Tariffs at the Same Time*

An Abuja-based energy consultant, Engineer Dikedinigbo Ejike, has advised the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to review and approve the tariffs of all 12 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) simultaneously to continue to enjoy the confidence of all Nigerians as a transparent and impartial regulator.

Engineer Ejike appealed today in Abuja while speaking to newsmen on the new tariff structure NERC approved for Aba Power, Nigeria’s 12 DisCo, on December 30, 2024, but to take effect from January 2, 2025.

Don’t Rest on Your Laurels”, Aba Power MD Advises Staff

 

As Aba Power, Nigeria’s 12 electricity distribution company (DisCo), today marks its 31 days of providing power without interruption to nine of the 17 local government areas in Abia State in the Aba Ringfence, its Managing Director has congratulated the staff on the achievement but with a warning not rest on their laurels.

“You have reason to click glasses for this attainment made possible by an improved gas supply from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), and its partner, Heirs Energies”, said Ugo Opiegbe, a lawyer, in an email to the management and staff  this morning, “ we must bear in mind that there is a lot of work to be done”.

Ex-IGP Okiro withdraws from Ohanaeze President General contest

 

Former Inspector General of Police, Sir Mike Okiro has withdrawn from the race to occupy the position of President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.

Available reports has it that Okiro made the announcement during a press briefing in Enugu on Thursday.

He hinged his decision on the order of an Enugu State High Court barring him from contesting in the election.

Soludo To Train Forest Guards For Udo Ga Achi Security Operations In Anambra

RAYMOND OZOJI, Awka 

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State is set to train forest guards for the Udo Ga Achi security operations that will be launched in the state this January. 

The state commissioner for information Dr. Law Mefor who disclosed this in a press statement, said no stone will be left unturned this time because the government is coming up with a comprehensive approach to confront security concerns in the state. 

Nigerian Forest Security Service To Partner Soludo Against Insecurity

 

Weeks after the kidnap of Anambra lawmaker coupled with the abduction of an Anglican clergy and the killing of a Catholic priest as well as the most recent brutal massacre of eight persons in Chigbonu village Umuike Ubahuekwem Ihiala on 30th December 2024 by daredevil gunmen alongside other heinous crimes being perpetrated across Ànambra, the Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS) has declared that it is ready to partner and collaborate with the government of Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo to comb all the forests in Anambra State where killers and kidnappers of innocent citizens have their camps and territories. 

Multimillion Naira King Paddy Hotels And Resort Umueri Opens For Business

 

RAYMOND OZOJI reports

Multimillion Naira King Paddy Hotels and Resort has officially opened for business and patronage from the general public. Situated at King Paddy Crescent Nneyi Umueri and very close to the popular Aguleri junction in Anambra-East Local Government Area of Anambra State, the 30 rooms exquisite hotel prides itself as a relaxation point from the Chinua Achebe International Airport Umueri. 

JDPC Onitsha’s RAPID Project Popularizes Anambra’s ACJL Through Intensive Campaign In Strategic Locations

 

One of the sensitization programmes in churches

Anambra State reviewed its Administration of Criminal Justice (2010) in 2022 to inject innovations into the document. The new seeks to promote efficient management of criminal justice institutions, speedy dispensation of justice, protection of the society from crimes and protection of the rights and interest of the suspect, the defendant and victims in Nigeria.