An Anambra State-born human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to issue an unqualified public apology to the people of Asaba, Delta State, over the October 1967 massacre of innocent civilians during the Nigerian Civil War. Ejiofor insisted that…
Nigerian disability rights advocate and feminist leader, Uzoamaka Stella Ike, has joined a global network working to strengthen the rights, resources and representation of women and girls affected by forced displacement. Ike, Founder and Chief Executive Director of FalconsCare Initiative for Women with Disabilities Empowerment (FIWDE), is one of eight new members selected for the…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has established a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the protracted communal conflict between Aguleri and Umuoba Anam communities, following renewed violence that claimed lives and resulted in the destruction of property. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Christian Aburime, Soludo…
Senator Uche Ekwunife has left what residents describe as a visible legacy of infrastructure and human-capital development in Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, with completed road projects, market facilities, street lighting and empowerment programmes. Ekwunife, popularly known as Iyom, facilitated the completion of several critical projects in the community, including Adabebe…
Prof Charles Soludo, Anambra State Governor The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has issued a stern directive ordering Amaeze Aguleri and Umuoba Anam communities in Anambra East Local Government Area to immediately cease all forms of hostilities, maintain absolute peace and exercise restraint. According to a statement issued by the Chief Press…
