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 Nonye Soludo Celebrates Husband, Honours Fathers Worldwide On Father's Day By MaryAnn Chukwuma The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has celebrated fathers worldwide, describing their love, sacrifice and guidance as critical to building stronger homes and societies. In a Fathers' Day message posted on her official Facebook page today, June 21, Mrs. Soludo said fathers shape lives and strengthen the fabric of our homes and society through daily commitment and leadership. She paid special tribute to her husband, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, describing him as a devoted and exceptional father whose values, discipline and unwavering commitment inspire their family. “Today, I especially celebrate my dear husband, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, a devoted and exceptional father whose values, discipline, and unwavering commitment continue to inspire our family,” she wrote. Dr. Soludo noted that she and the couple’s six children are grateful for th...

 Nancy Isime Sparks Debate: "I Don't Believe Marrying a Poor Man Can Make You Happy" Nollywood superstar Nancy Isime has sparked fresh conversations online after sharing her candid perspective on the critical role of financial stability in relationships and marriage. Speaking on a recent episode of the popular Tea With Tay podcast, the actress and TV host made it clear that love alone cannot sustain a happy home when financial struggle is in the mix. The Difference Between Love and a 'Fantastic Life' While many romanticize the idea of building a life from nothing, Isime argues that severe financial pressure can easily drain the joy out of any union. During her chat with host Temisan Emmanuel, she emphasized that while love exists in various financial circumstances, it should not be confused with a comfortable, stress-free life. "Marriage is not a poverty alleviation scheme, but I don’t believe marrying a poor man can make you happy," Isime stated frankly...

CP ORUTUGU DESCRIBES DISCOVERY OF LIFELESS TWIN INFANTS IN OKPOKO AS MAN’S INHUMANITY TO MAN; COMMENDS OPERATIVES FOR SWIFT RESPONSE LEADING TO ARREST OF PARENTS The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips, PhD, has described the discovery of the lifeless bodies of twin infants in a drainage channel at Okpoko as a disturbing case of man’s inhumanity to man and a gross violation of the sanctity of human life. The CP made the remark while commending Police Operatives for their swift response and diligent investigative efforts that led to the arrest of the parents of the deceased infants shortly after the incident was reported. The Police Operatives attached to Okpoko Divisional Police Headquarters, in the early hours of today 21st June 2026, received the information about the discovery of two lifeless infant twins abandoned in a drainage channel along Cooperative Street, Nwokedi, Okpoko. Following the report, operatives immediately swung into action, ...

 Two grandpas arrested for selling illicit drugs to teenage secondary school students - As NDLEA intercepts illicit consignment from China, Dubai-bound Loud concealed in ladies’ bags; nabs wanted couple in Ekiti, 75-year-old grandma, others in Oyo raid  An 84-year-old grandpa, Godfrey orji and 75-year-old Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora are now cooling their heels in the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following their arrest for dealing in illicit substances, which they sell to teenage secondary school students in Umuahia, Abia state capital. Pa Obiora was arrested by NDLEA operatives on Friday 19n June 2026 following credible intelligence that he was selling illicit substances to young students and others in his patent medicine store located at 4 Club road, Umuahia, where 4.64 kilograms of opioids including tramadol and diazepam were recovered from him during a search of his premises. In his case, Pa orji who is a pensioner and also into the illicit drug ...

 Fathers Day: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Celebrates Fathers Love And Sense Of Sacrifices For Families Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu celebrates the love, strength and sacrifice of fathers across Nigeria and around the world. The First Lady Oluremi Tinubu in her message to mark the 2026 Father's Day celebration,  says she applauds fathers' vital role in shaping the character, confidence and future of their children, while helping to build strong families and stronger communities, through their guidance, protection and dedication. The day honours all fathers, father-figures, role models, and mentors who show up each day, working to provide for their families.                        The First Lady notes and  prays that all fathers continue to be a source of wisdom, strength and inspiration to the society.

 APC’S RABIU SHUAIBU WINS DAWAKIN KUDU/WARAWA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY BY-ELECTION IN KANO Rabiu Shuaibu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission as the winner of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election in Kano State. The Returning Officer, Professor Umar Sani of Bayero University, Kano, announced the result following the completion of collation after a peaceful exercise across polling units. According to the official results:  Rabiu Shuaibu (APC)  scored 35,356 votes While Lawal Garba Haruna of APM polled 268 votes and Abubakar Yahaya Muhammad of LP got  98 votes. Professor Umar Sani therefore declared Rabiu Shuaibu as duly elected, having satisfied the requirements of the law. The by-election was conducted to fill the vacant seat following the death of the former representative.  Voters and observers described the process as orderly and peaceful