Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- Awka, Anambra State Capital has been chosen to host the 44thanniversary celebration of the Nigeria Professional Wrestling Federation, NPWF.

The event, scheduled to be held on the 26th, 27th,and 28thof September, 2025 at the Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, will also witness the immortalization of the late Chief Michael Okpala, popularly known by the ring name- PowerMike of Africa, who is the first African Man to win the World Heavyweight title.

The NWPF President, Chief John Uche, who made the disclosure in an exclusive chat with TNC correspondent in Awka, said a golden trophy has been donated to immortalize the great wrestler.

According to him, Anambra State was chosen due to the support the State Governor, Professor...