Sports writers Association of Nigeria, Anambra state Chapter (SWAN) on a Golf reporting tour at the “Lady’s captain Inauguration tournament,” and lead by its Chairman Tony Oji and the Vice president, South east Chigozie Chukwulota were on Saturday, 20th March 2021, educated on the rules and principles of golf. The […]
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EX-SUPER FALCON, MAUREEN MADU AWARDED LAND DOCUMENTS BY HELLEN UGBO
Mrs Hellen Ugbo (Nwanyi Ogwuanwu) on Saturday 20th March 2021, made good on her promise by handing over land documents and a building plan to ex-super falcons mildfielder, Ambassador Maureen Madu. According to media reports, this is in connection with a plot of land earlier given to the ex-super Falcon […]
Authorities in Japan say Summer Olympics spectators from other countries will not be allowed to attend due to COVID-19
Authorites in Japan have said that spectators from other countries will not be allowed to attend the Tokyo Summer Olympics due to Coronavirus pandemic. The Olympics games, Tokyo Olympics, which was originally scheduled to hold in Tokyo in July 2020, was shifted to 2021 due to Coronavirus pandemic. . However, […]
Obasanjo Backs Onitsha City Marathon, Emphasizes Importance of Exercise, Becomes Grand Patron
Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has endorsed the Onitsha City Marathon, (OCM), competition, which is the second edition billed for September 25, 2021. He also promised to flag off the event in Onitsha, Anambra State, noting the importance of exercise, which, he said, is good for body and soul, […]
National Sports Festival to hold between 2nd and 14th April, 2021
The much awaited National Sports Festival will now hold from April 2 to April 14, 2021. This was decided after a meeting between Minister of Youths and Sports, Sunday Dare, and Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, at the Government House, Benin. The festival has suffered many postponements from March 2020 due […]
Department of Petroleum Resources Seals Filling Stations in Imo for Selling Above Approved Price
The Department of Petroleum Resources has sealed some filling stations in Imo state for selling petrol above the government approved pump price. Zonal Controller of DPR in Imo, Roseline Wilki who spoke to newsmen as she led a team of officials on a routine monitoring exercise in Owerri, the state […]
Anambra 2021: We’ll only recognise 18 Parties, INEC tells deregistered 74
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will continue to recognise and deal with only the 18 registered political parties, pending the final resolution and determination of the various appeals filed and pending before the Supreme Court. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Voter Education and Publicity Committee, Festus […]
Nigeria Bar Association to Protest Incessant Killings in Anambra on Monday
The Committee of Chairmen and Secretaries of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) branches in Anambra State, has bemoaned the worsening security situation in the state, saying that the body will embark on a peaceful protest to express their dissatisfaction with the current security situation in the state, next week Monday. […]
More petitioners accuse defunct SARS of brutality and disappearance of detainee family members
Anambra State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality, Extra-Judicial Killings and Other Related Matters, has restated its commitment towards ensuring that victims get justice. Chairman of the panel, Justice Veronica Umeh, made the promise during its sitting at the ASATU Hall, Government House, Awka. Justice Umeh stressed the need […]
Anambra State Government to gives keke operators seven days ultimatum to end plying Enugu-Onitsha highways
Anambra State Government is soon to commence enforcement of a ban on tricycle operators, popularly known as Keke riders, from plying federal highways (Enugu-Onitsha expressway). The followed public outcry over the danger posed to commuters. The State Chairman of Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN), Comrade Sylvester Obiora, who disclosed […]