Traditional rulers in Anambra State have endorsed the proposed creation of special legislative seats for women, insisting that only qualified and competent candidates should occupy such positions when established.The monarchs stated their position in Awka during their quarterly meeting after hosting a delegation from the Social and Integral Development Centre (SIDEC), which is spearheading advocacy…
The Commission inquiry set up by the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Soludo, to look into the crisis rocking the Awka traditional stool has stated that the purported removal of H.R.M. Obi Gibson Nwosu (Eze Uzu II) was unlawful, invalid, and without legal effect.The Commission cited lack of quorum, denial of fair hearing, and…
Madam Grace Okafor is A 74-year-old widow, Madam Grace Okafor, arrived at the Alex Ekwueme Square venue of the inauguration in a wheelchair, bearing a live fowl as a gift to the governor in appreciation of a ₦100,000 cash support she received from Governor Charles Soludo. Mrs. Okafor, whose husband died 20 years ago, resides…
The Executive Director of HEIR Women Hub, Añuli Aniebo, has expressed strong support for the proposed Reserved Seats Bill for Women, describing it as a crucial step toward correcting Nigeria’s long-standing gender imbalance in political representation and strengthening the country’s democracy. Speaking amid growing advocacy for the constitutional amendment, Aniebo said Nigeria’s democratic system cannot…
The Enugu State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has formally endorsed Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for a second term ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election, citing what it described as his administration’s commitment to the welfare and inclusion of persons with disabilities.The endorsement followed a State Executive Council meeting…
