Accuse Anti-Tout Of Molestations
BY RAYMOND OZOJI, Awka
Tipper Drivers have drawn the attention of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo to the multiple N5000 unreceipted Inter-State cash revenues imposed on them by the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service(AIRS) at Head Bridge Onitsha.
A Non-Governmental Organization, Gender Perspective and Social Development Centre, (GPSDC), has solicited prompt release of funds budgeted for government's response to tuberculosis in Anambra State.
The Executive Director of the organization, Eucharia Anekwe, made the call when her team visited the Executive Secretary, Anambra State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Chisom Uchem in her office to solicit support for the Fund TB Project in the area.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo youth wing has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing into law the much anticipated South East Development Commission (SEDC) Bill.
The Ag. National Youth Leader, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu in a chat with reporters on Wednesday said the President, through the move, has finally ended the age long civil war in South East.
In what appears to be a major loss for the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, a popular youth leader in Anambra State, Ambassador Innocent Nduanya on Monday, announced his decampment from APGA.
The troops of the Joint Task Force South-East, code-named "Operation UDO KA", in conjuction with other security agencies have raided camps of the Indigenous People of Biafara (IPOB) and its armed affiliate the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Imo and Abia.
The troops neutralised two IPOB/ESN commanders, recovered arms and ammunition as they raided camps of the irredentist group in some communities in Imo and Abia States.
. Calls For Unity Of Purpose, Oneness
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
As part of his resolve to make Idemili North the most clean and habitable Local Government in Anambra State, the Solution Chairman of Idemili North Local Government Area, Hon Chief (Sir) Stanley Nkwoka (Ochendo Idemili) today at the Council's Headquarters, Ogidi interacted with the staff of Environmental Health Services Department.
.... Says He Is The Best Man For The Job
The Solution Chairman Of Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Honourable Chief (Sir) Stanley Nkwoka, KSJI (Ochendo Idemili) on Thursday, 18th July 2024 received the Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Anambra State Chapter, Hon. Engr. Levi Obiaudo, KSJI, who called on him in his office at the Council's Headquarters, Ogidi.
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
Rtn Arinze, a staff of the News Sub-Directorate of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Enugu, Purity FM Awka, has emerged as the 23rd President Rotary Club of Onitsha.
Speaking shortly after her installation as the 23rd president of the club, Rtn Arinze reeled out plans saying that the Club would sponsor ten indigent school children in various secondary schools as part of its scholarship programme to promote education and learning.
..Calls For Robust Drive For Funds, Transparency, Accountability
The Solution Chairman of Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon Chief Sir Stanley Nkwoka (Ochendo Idemili), has charged the staff Finance Department staff to embark on robust financial drive, even as he admonished them to be transparent and accountable in their dealings.
BY RAYMOND OZOJI, Awka
The Deputy Commander-General (technical operations) of the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) and Prime Minister of the Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU) Amb. Dr. John Metchie has taken security issues plaguing the Southeast region of Nigeria to the National Assembly.
Kenechukwu Ofomah
Awka
As part of strategies to unite Southeast stakeholders to build a tech-powered region, the first Southeast World-class Digital Summit, SE-WCDS, is set to take place in Enugu.
The summit billed to happen on the 1st of August, is expected to convoke individuals, groups, students, governments, and representatives of every sector of the economy, including Health, Education, Agriculture, Tourism, Finance, and Communication, among others, with a view to educating, training, and empowering them with digital tools that will improve their efficiency.
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon. Chief (Sir) Stanley Nkwoka (Ochendo Idemili), has congratulated the Archbishop of Onitsha Archdiocese and the Metropolitan of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace Most Rev Valerian Maduka Okeke on his 43rd Priestly Ordination Anniversary.
--Says He Is Ready To Take Any Decision Positive To Keep Idemili North Clean
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
Following his zero tolerance on dirt and indiscriminate dumping of refuse, the Solution Chairman of Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra, Hon. Chief (Sir) Stanley Nkwoka (Ochendo Idemili), has charged the leadership of all the markets in the Idemili North LGA to rein in their members who are in the habit of littering the environment, saying that the Council will no longer condone any further defacing and blocking of drainage system.
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
Following the recent court judgement on Autonomous of the Local lovernment, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Anambra State Chapter, has congratulated the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
In a release signed by Anambra State Chairman of the APC, Hon (Sir) Basil Ejidike and made available to newsmen in Awka, the party commended the President over what they described as a bold and audacious step.
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Solution Chairman Chairman of Idemili North Local Government Area, Hon Chief (Sir) Stanley Nkwoka (Ochendo Idemili), earlier today visited the abode of the Deputy Governor of Anambra State in Mbaukwu, Awka South Local Government Area, over the death of his elder brother, Sir Nnamdi Clifford Ibezim.
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
In a bold move to combat criminal activities in Anambra State, Governor Charles Soludo, has established the Special Anambra Anti-Touting Squad (SASA).
Speaking to Newsmen in Awka the Director of SASA, Hon Solomon Chukwuebuka Onwuemene, said the aim for forming the unit was to eliminate various forms of criminal activities such as one-chance robbery, drug abuse, handbag snatching, and illegal extortion of traders across markets in the state, particularly in Onitsha and its environs.
Ahead of the 2025 Anambra Governorship Election, a two-time Idemili North and South Federal Constituency seat aspirant, Prof Theodore Okonkwo has called on politicians in the state, planning to disrupt the zoning arrangement prevailing in the state, to withdraw.
In his opinion, such ambition does not mean well for the peace and stability of the state.
In an exclusive interview with newsmen in Awka, on the troubling political environment in the state ahead of 2025, Okonkwo said Anambra cannot afford to lose political stability, considering the progress it has made under successive APGA regimes.
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) last Tuesday, 9th July 2024 called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to as a matter of necessity revisit the 2009 FG/NASU/SSANU agreement and attend to other unresolved issues raised by the Unions.
By Chuka Nnabuife
Peter University in Achina/Onneh Anambra State is admitting new students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The university offers 24 Bachelor of Science courses and a LLB Law degree, all approved by the Nigerian Universities Commission. The courses are spread across four faculties: Science and Computing, Arts, Social and Management Sciences,
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Kate Omenugha, fnipr, led Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) last Saturday, 6th of July 2024, trooped out en masse on the streets of Awka, Anambra State Capital to embark on a rally aimed at ramping up public awareness for Climate Change and need for Tree Planting.
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon Chief (Sir) Stanley Nkwoka (Ochendo Idemili) on Saturday, 29th June 2024 attended Eziowelle Town Union Election with a call on the newly elected President-General of Eziowelle Improvement Union (EIU), Dr. Julian Obiora, to be magnanimous in victory, even as he urged all the contestants and their supporters to join hands together with the winner to move the Community forward.
The members of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) , Nnamdi Azikiwe University Branch today, 2nd July 2024 through the Chairperson of the Branch, Professor Kingsley Ubaorji asked the Federal government of Nigeria to adopt the Nimi Briggs Committee Report which, he said was based on the spirit of the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement.
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Management of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku, Awka, has debunked the news making the round on social media about the general welfare of the hospital as well as the issue of fees, describing it as untrue and unfounded.
BY RAYMOND OZOJI, Awka
Despite clandestine plots, vain attempts, make-believe court injunctions and social media falsehoods orchestrated by enemies of progress in Eziowelle community to thwart the town union election, the Civic Centre was filled to capacity at the weekend as all the branches of Eziowelle Improvement Union (EIU) in the country trooped out en masse to elect new officers in a very tranquil atmosphere.
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
Following the move by Anambra State Government to create 5000 jobs through waste recycling, recovery of 100,000 plastics, the Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon. Chief (Sir) Stanley Nkwoka (Ochendo Idemili), has extolled the Executive Governor of Anambra State Professor Chukwuma Soludo, CFR for the initiative, described it as a right move in the right direction.
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The 6th Public lecture of the Board Of Fellows of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (BOF-PSN) was held last Wednesday in Awka the Anambra State Capital.
Speaking during the event the former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, CON called on the government to partner with local pharmaceutical manufacturing industries for production of high quality drugs instead of issuing licences for importation of drugs and collecting revenues from the importers.
....Says It Has Come to Stay
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
At the ongoing 2024 Local Government Service Week at the Prof. Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka, the Managing Director of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA emphasized the crucial role of technology for the state's future.
....Says It Is Time To Walk The Talk
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili North Local Government Area, Hon Chief (Sir) Stanley Nkwoka (Ochendo Idemili), has expressed his deepest gratitude and heart full of appreciation to the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo for finding him worthy of spearheading and contributing his quota towards making the most populous and densely populated Local Government Area of the state the cynosure of all eyes, stating that he would not abused the privilege or betray confidence reposed in him.
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
Local Government Workers across the 21 Council Areas in Anambra State, last Sunday, dismissed as an untrue, falsehood and unfounded reports making the round that ₦16,800,000 largesse provided by governor Chukwuma Soludo was either mismanaged or diverted.
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon. Chief (Sir) Stanley Nkwoka (Ochendo Idemili) recently paid a homage to the traditional ruler of Abacha, His Royal Majesty IGWE Godwin Nwabunwanne Odiegwu (Ezedioramma Oranyelueze, Eze Ikendim Abachaleku the 111 of Abacha Ancient Kingdom) as he officially assumed Office tomorrow, Tuesday, 2nd July 2024.
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By Ejike Anyaduba
The internet is perhaps one of the worst abused inventions by man. Some netizens who live on its extremities, against the dictates of good conduct, take liberties with the global computer network to invade and abuse targets at will. Matters, considered “hallowed” and muted in conversation offline, get trivialized on the net. The risk of libel, obviated by identity question, makes discretion by these users a matter of choice rather than an obligation.
The management of a real estate firm, Praco International Limited on Saturday debunked rumours making the rounds that one of its buildings under construction in Abuja had collapsed, trapping an unspecified number of victims.
.. as government approves conduct of EIU election
BY RAYMOND OZOJI, Awka
The electoral committee responsible for the conduct of Eziowelle Improvement Union Election in Idemili-North Local Government Area of Anambra State has debunked rumours making the rounds that a court injunction has stopped Eziowelle Improvement Union Election from holding Saturday the 29th day of June, 2024.
The Diplomatic Institute of Israel has appointed Dr Chimbo Obieze, the Country Manager of Big Brothers Welfare International (BBWI) under the aegis of International Human Right Observatory (IHRO-Africa) to lead BBWIL International Community of CEOs and Investors to trade/fair facilitation between Israel and Nigeria.
The tourism, travel and aviation industry in Nigeria has received a major boost as Jands Travel Network, Enugu, launches a Travel/Tourism Business School in Enugu State within South-East.
The firm's Managing Director, Mrs Chioma Obi, who has operated in the industry for over a decade, disclosed this to newsmen in a press conference on Thursday in Enugu.
Kenechukwu Ofomah
Awka
A business mogul and philanthropist, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu was on Thursday, inducted as a Fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, NIPR.
Ukachukwu, was inducted alongside many other distinguished Nigerians at the 60th Diamond Anniversary celebration of the NIPR, held at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.
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BY RAYMOND OZOJI, Awka
Tipper drivers in Anambra state are set to block the Onitsha axis of the federal highway in the state on Friday 28th June over allegations of forceful collection of N200,000 from each tipper by officials of the Anambra State Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA).
....Soludo Honoured As Nurses Friendly Governor
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Chairman of National Association Of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Anambra State Council, Comrade Onwuka Edith, JP, on Thursday, 20th June 2024 made history as a well built and furnished Nurses House was unveiled under her leadership.
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) are set to partner on climate action initiatives including setting up an experimental farm and weather station. Both organizations will also explore partnership opportunities in other mutually beneficial areas.
Enugu State Government says it is targeting about one million children in the first round 2024 Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week for various health intervention Programme.
BY RAYMOND OZOJI, Awka
A group of youngsters who identified themselves as Aggrieved Nnobi Youths have launched a protest to the Anambra State Government House in Awka where they called on Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo to sack the President-General of the community, declaring that he is corrupt, despotic and dictatorial in his leadership.
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The newly confirmed Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili North Local Government of Anambra State, Sir Stanley Nkwoka on Friday, 21st June 2024 attended the funeral of the late Nollywood Icon, Chief Amaechi Muonagor in his hometown Obosi.
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Anambra State Chapter, says the party is not in for any Zoning arrangement.
In a release signed the State's Publicity Secretary of the Party , Dr. Valentine Iyke-Oliobi and made available to newsmen in Awka, 'It has come to the attention of the Anambra State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) on a trending story purportedly published by a group known as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Forum led by one Chief Innocent Obi, stating that the zoning of the APC 2025 governorship ticket to the Anambra South Senatorial District should be sacrosanct.
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Board of Fellows, a prestigious body within the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), will hold its 6th Public Lecture on "Access to Quality Medicines in an Unstable Environment", in Awka, Anambra State on Wednesday, 26th June 2024.
*Nobody will stampede me out,
From Chuks Collins, Awka
One of the key foundation members of the ruling APC, Chief George Moghalu has thrown a big spanner in the works of those he believed were hallucinating about his quitting the party.
Reacting to wild reports making the rounds in the social media lately which he suspects was the handiwork of political merchants, that he was dumping the APC for LP, Moghalu told journalists Sunday afternoon at his Nnewi country home yesterday that quitting APC or politics generally remains his decision to make
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BY RAYMOND OZOJI, Awka
The principal Community Secondary School Aguluezechukwu in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra state, Mrs. Stella-Maris Ifeoma Okoye, has confirmed that the new modern toilet facilities in the school now is not a project of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) rather it is a project of the lawmaker representing Aguata 2 state constituency in the House of Assembly, Hon. Tony Muobike.
BY RAYMOND OZOJI, Awka
The transition committee chairman of Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon. Engr. Anayochukwu Orjiakor has assured citizens of the council area that insecurity will be a thing of the past.
Orjiakor who was confirmed by the House of Assembly recently and returned again as the Local Government Chairman, said efforts were being made to ensure that Ihiala people slept with their two eyes closed devoid of disturbances.
BY RAYMOND OZOJI, Awka
An indigene of Aguluezechukwu community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State and stakeholder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the area, Hon. Arch. Okonkwo Chukwuka Williams, has drawn government attention to the insecurity bedeviling Aguluezechukwu Community Secondary School.
