Bart Nnaji By C. Don Adinuba On Tuesday, July 1, while traveling with Professor Bart Nnaji from Enugu to Aba, his phone rang constantly. As is typical of him, he answered every call,responding to each caller with patience, care, and courtesy. One call in particular caught my attention, a widow from his rural community sought…
Awka City By Titus Maduako Eleweke In recent years, Awka,the capital of Anambra State has experienced a disturbing and rapid rise in the cost of living. At the heart of this surge lies the unregulated and increasingly unaffordable cost of housing, with skyrocketing rents leading the charge. Awka, once known as a moderately affordable city,…
Peter Mbanugo By Rev. Fr. (Prof.) Peter Damian Akpunonu When I entered Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu, in January 1960, the name Peter Mbanugo who was destined to become a distinguished professor of architecture and the first architect from Ihiala Local Government Area in Anambra State was already a household word. Fondly called “Pemba” by all…
Titus Maduako Eleweke The recent killing of thirteen indigenes of Ebonyi State in the Ogboji community of Orumba South Local Government Area in Anambra State is a brutal tragedy that shakes the very foundation of our collective humanity. No explanation be it internal crisis or communal misunderstanding can justify the ruthless slaughter of innocent lives,…
Anambra State Map By Titus Maduako Eleweke In a state celebrated for its industrious spirit and vibrant economy, Anambra’s recent struggle with illegal revenue collection remains a troubling paradox. Despite the explicit and unequivocal ban by Governor Charles Soludo on unauthorized levies and extortion, reports indicate that these illicit activities continue unabated, undermining governance, economic…
