Abia State Commissioner of Police, Jane Agbede, has confirmed the killing of two revenue staff in Aba, saying however, that the police officer is on the run. She disclosed that the police officer ran away and that the command has been trying to lure him to Umuahia or Aba to […]
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Abuja court adjourns suit seeking Uzodinma’s sack as Imo governor to July 20.
The Federal High Court Abuja, has adjourned till July 20, suit filed by Reform and Advancement Party (RAP) and its 2019 governorship candidate, Mr Okere Kingdom, asking the court to restrain Governor Hope Uzodinma from acting as Imo governor. When the matter was called on Wednesday, Kingdom told the court that […]
Obi cautions Federal Government against decision not to re-open schools as earlier scheduled.
The former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has cautioned the Federal Government against decision, that schools in the country would no longer re-open as earlier planned, and that West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) would not hold. The former governor reacting to the statement issued by the […]
Road Traffic Crash Involving Two Articulated Vehicles Along Owerri-Onitsha Expressway.
The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps Anambra State, CC Andrew Kumapayi, has told drivers that they must endeavour to place adequate road signs in the event of vehicle breakdown to caution other road users about dangers ahead. He also warned drivers against over-speeding, and equally admonished vehicle owners and […]
Anambra Begins Aggressive Testing for COVID-19, Says Early Detection is Target
The Anambra State government has initiated aggressive testing of the people for coronavirus aimed at early detection of infections. The Commissioner for Information & Public Enlightenment, Mr C. Don Adinuba, who disclosed this in Awka, said with the recent commissioning of the first mega laboratory at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu University Teaching […]
Anambra State Traditional Rulers pledge support in the fight against coronavirus
Anambra State traditional rulers have restated commitment towards assisting government in fighting coronavirus pandemic by ensuring their subjects turn out enmasse for the tests. The Royal Fathers gave the assurance when members of Anambra State COVID-19 Action Team led by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala, paid them […]
Professor Charles Egbu becomes first Black Vice Chancellor of UK University.
Professor Charles Egbu has become the first Black Vice Chancellor of a UK University or College, following his appointment as the Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University. The appointment of Professor Charles Egbu who hails from Abatete, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, was made public in the early […]
Nigeria Records 463 new COVID -19 infection.
Nigeria recorded 463 new cases of coronavirus infections in one day, and that was yesterday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 33,616. According to the latest update from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Lagos still leads in states with highest cases and recorded […]
Arotile, Nigeria’s First Female Combat Helicopter Pilot, Dies at 23 In a Road Accident!
Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, the first ever female combat helicopter pilot in Nigeria, is dead. She was barely 23 years of age. Arotile died as a result of head injuries sustained from a road traffic accident at Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base Kaduna. Her death came barely a year after […]
Anambra: Government set to deepen working relationship with NYSC……….as Youth Commissioner receives State Coordinator, others.
Anambra State Government is to strengthen its working relationship with the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) to ensure adequate welfare of Corp members serving in the State. In addition, government will tackle some of the challenges militating against smooth operations of the body to enable it function optimally. Commissioner for […]