The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed three milk production factories in Awada, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State over alleged violations of acceptable production and hygiene standards. The enforcement operation, carried out on Tuesday with the support of security operatives, led to the destruction […]
Health
Anambra Govt. Says Its Telemedicine Structure Aimed At Keeping Healthcare Closer To Residents
By Chris Chikelue The Government of Anambra State has said that it is not giving up on its continuous adherence to innovation in the application of telemedicine into the healthcare delivery system. This was introduced by the Governor Chukwuma Soludo led administration to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state by […]
47-Year-Old Woman Arrested In Anambra Over Illegal Surgeries, Facility Confiscated
The Anambra State Government has intensified campaign against quackery in the health sector, resulting in the arrest of 47-year-old woman, Mrs. Onyinyechi Esther Charles, following allegations of carrying out surgical procedures without required medical and surgical qualifications. Mrs. Charles, an indigene of Abia State married to a man from Nteje, […]
Anambra Govt. Strengthens Free Antenatal and Delivery Programme with Fresh Medical Supplies
By Stanley Nwako The Anambra State Government has commenced procurement and distribution of essential medicines, consumables, surgical materials and medical equipment to support its Free Antenatal Care (ANC) and Delivery Services Programme across public health facilities in the state. The procurement which covers a wide range of items required for […]
OLYMPIC DAY: Agha Mba Hails Soludo’s Sports Revolution, Says Better Days Await Anambra
.By Ndife David, Awka.Anambra State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Patrick Agha Mba, has declared that better days lie ahead for the state as the Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo administration intensifies investment in sports infrastructure, youth development and grassroots participation across Anambra.Agha Mba gave the assurance on Saturday […]
Obi condemns arrest of Nnamdi Kanu’s Doctor, Prof. Aghani
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, has frowned at the arrest of Professor Martin Aghaji, who was later released. describing the incident as “disheartening” and a reflection of growing disregard for the rule of law and human dignity in Nigeria. Obi made the remarks in […]
Soludo Appoints US-Trained Doctor As Special Assistant
By Ejike Abana The Anambra State Government has announced the appointment of United States-based infectious disease specialist, Prof. Chinelo Ngozi Animalu, as the Special Assistant to the Governor on State HIV Diaspora Coordination and Development. The appointment, made by the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, pinpoints […]
Anambra Govt. To Sanitize All Abattoirs Across State To Safeguard Public Health
Anambra State Government says it will sanitize all abattoirs in the state to safeguard public health and ensure cleaner environment. The Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Clem Aguiyi, speaking during an unscheduled inspection of the Kwata Abattoir in Awka ,ahead of the statewide environmental sanitation exercise which took place on Saturday, […]
Nigerian Government Queries Côte d’Ivoire Over Death of Citizen in Prison, Seeks Compensation
Nigerian Government has formally demanded an explanation from the government of Côte d’Ivoire over the death of a 24-year-old Nigerian, Usama Murtala, who died after months of detention in an Ivorian prison without trial. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who made the demand on Friday during a meeting […]
Physical Planning Ministry Sensitises Property Developers On Setbacks, Building Regulations
By Chukwuka Ugokwe Anambra State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has continued to deepen its sensitisation campaign on compliance with setbacks and other urban planning regulations to promote liveable, sustainable cities. Speaking through a statement issued on Friday, June 3, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, […]