By Nabob Ogbonna, Abakaliki The national leadership of the Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation yesterday expressed concern that the failure of wealthy Muslim faithful across the 36 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory, to fulfill their compulsory Zakat obligations, as prescribed in Islam, has significantly hindered the organization’s efforts to combat hunger and…
The Honourable member representing the good people of Oyi/Ayamelum Federal Constituency, Hon. Gwacham Maureen C., has extolled the exceptional virtues of His Excellency, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, on the auspicious occasion of his 65th birthday, describing him as a visionary builder of dreams and institutions. In a statement she signed on behalf of the hardworking…
Injured Ocha Brigade personnel at upper Iweka, Onitsha A dismissed operative of Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (Ocha Brigade), identified as Charles Onyebuchi, reportedly led a group of thugs to attack staff of the agency, seriously injuring one officer at Upper Iweka, Onitsha, Anambra State. Reports indicate that Onyebuchi, who was previously disengaged from the…
Dr Alex Otti, governor of Abia State The Abia State Government has firmly declared that it will not allow the encroachment of any part of its land belonging to Abia communities by neighbouring states. The state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ikechukwu Uwanna, made this statement in response to a petition from residents…
Flood Havoc in Anambra: One Building Down, 20 on Brink — Residents Cry to Soludo By Julie Sylvia, Onitsha Distressed by the devastating impact of erosion in their community, residents of Vision World Estate in Uruokokwu Umuogali Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, have made a passionate plea to Governor Chukwuma Soludo…
