Michael Ovat

Nigeria

Writer at Nigerian Tribune

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News -- NYSC gets new coordinator in Anambra State

6 days ago | nigeriaworld.com | Michael Ovat

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Anambra State has welcomed a new State Coordinator, Mrs. Pauline Ojisua, who has officially taken over from Mrs. Blessing Ekene Iruma as the 15th person to hold the position. During a formal handover ceremony held on Wednesday at the NYSC State Secretariat in Awka, outgoing Coordinator Iruma emphasized the importance of maintaining the standard of excellence established during her tenure.
Reps member expresses relief over release of 15 persons kidnapped in Enugu

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Michael Ovat

The member representing Nsukka/ Igbo-Eze South federal constituency of Enugu state, Hon Chidi Mark Obetta has expressed a huge relief over the release of the 15 persons kidnapped in Ibagwa-Agu farm settlement in Nsukka local government area of the State last weekend. In a statement he made available to Journalists in Enugu, on Thursday, Obetta particularly expressed joy that the victims eventually regained their freedom unhurt.
Anambra 2025: Arthur Eze endorses Soludo for second term

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Michael Ovat

A prominent Anambra billionaire and oil magnate, Prince Arthur Eze, has endorsed the re-election bid of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo ahead of the November 8, 2025 governorship election in the state. Eze, during a recent visit by the governor to him in Abuja on Wednesday, described Soludo as divinely anointed to lead and rebuild Anambra State.
Anambra 2025: Vote APC's Ukachukwu, Catholic Priest urges electorate

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Michael Ovat

A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Obinma has urged Anambra residents to vote Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, flagbearer of All Progressive Congress (APC) for the November 8, 2025, Governorship election in the state. Obimma, popularly called Ebubemonso stated this while hosting Ukachukwu at his Tansi Parish Umudioka, on Wednesday. Ebubemonso, Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry affirmed that Anambra was in safe hands with Ukachukwu.
Agunaechemba operative kills woman in Anambra

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Michael Ovat

The Anambra Police Command has launched a manhunt for operatives of Agunaechemba, a recently launched security outfit in Anambra State, who allegedly shot and killed a woman in Nnewi. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening at Ibeto Junction in Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area. According to eyewitnesses, road users were trapped in a traffic gridlock when the Agunaechemba operatives arrived, attempting to clear the way for their convoy.
News -- Mass defection rocks Anambra APC as Paul Chukwuma Joins YPP

1 week ago | nigeriaworld.com | Michael Ovat

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State is currently reeling from a wave of mass resignations following the departure of leading governorship aspirant, Sir Paul Chukwuma, who has defected to the Young Progressives Party (YPP) ahead of the November 8 governorship election. Chukwuma announced his resignation from the APC on the eve of its primary election, citing irregularities and a lack of internal democracy within the party.
Tinubu appoints Anambra APC Chair as Institute’s governing board chairman

1 week ago | wp.me | Michael Ovat

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Chief Sir Basil Ejidike, the Anambra State APC Chairman, as Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, Abia State. In a letter of appointment dated March 28, 2025, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation described the appointment of Chief Basil Ejidike as a call to national service. The appointment takes effect from March 26, 2025.
News -- Anambra agency rescues missing 17-year-old boy in Onitsha

2 weeks ago | nigeriaworld.com | Michael Ovat

Officials of the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA brigade), have found a 17-year-old missing boy, Sunday Aniwachukwu, in the bridge area of Onitsha, the commercial city of the state. The Onitsha Unit Coordinator of OCHA brigade, Mr Ejike Odife, who disclosed this to journalists shortly after handing over the boy to the family at his office in Onitsha, on Friday, said the boy was seen on Tuesday April 8th, 2025 at the Onitsha bridge head en-routing to Delta State barefooted.
News -- SEC partners UNIZIK's centre for capital market to boost SMEs

2 weeks ago | nigeriaworld.com | Michael Ovat

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria has given its full backing to the upcoming Conference/Workshop on Harnessing Capital Market Opportunities for the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Investment Sustainability, scheduled for May 2025.
Chaos mars APC primary accreditation exercise

2 weeks ago | nigeriaworld.com | Michael Ovat

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Anambra State descended into chaos on Saturday morning as thugs loyal to one of the aspirants, allegedly in concert with police officers, violently disrupted the delegate accreditation process at the Beautiful Gate Hotel in Awka.