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, […]
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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, […]
WHO: Europe Heatwave Claims Over 1,300 Lives Since June 21
The World Health Organization has reported that more than 1,300 excess deaths have occurred across Europe since June 21 as an intense heatwave continues to grip large parts of the continent. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described heat stress as a “silent killer,” warning that much of Europe’s infrastructure was […]
UN agencies step up response for more countries to check Ebola outbreak in Africa
The United Nations has stepped up support for more countries as Ebola outbreak worsens UN spokesman, Stéphane Dujarric, said this on Thursday during a news conference, at the UN headquarters in New York, to give update on Ebola outbreak. Dujarric said UN, through its agencies, is allocating funds to Burundi […]
TB network appeals to N/Assembly to urgently strengthen Anti-Discrimination Bill
An appeal has gone to the National Assembly to urgently strengthen the proposed TB Anti-Discrimination Bill to ensure greater protection for the rights and dignity of people affected by the disease. Tuberculosis (TB) Advocacy Network made the appeal during an advocacy engagement in Abuja. It stressed the need for the […]
Anambra State Government, UNICEF Expand on Curbing Maternal, Neonatal Deaths
By Chris Chikelue Anambra State Government is doing eo reduce maternal and child mortality especially at birth through strengthened collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other development partners. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike emphasized on this and other ways the state is putting in efforts […]
World Drug Day: NDLEA Stages Roadshow In Awka
By Chukwuka Ugokwe As part of activities lined up to commemorate this year’s United Nations Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has organised a roadshow to sensitise residents of Awka and its environs. The roadshow campaign held on Thursday, June 25, brought together […]
Mefor Hails Soludo’s Vision As Solution Fun City Clocks 1
By Rose Oranye The Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr Law Mefor, on Tuesday, described the Solution Fun City as one of the flagship and legacy projects of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, which is turning Awka into a leisure capital and Anambra into a destination of choice […]
Gov. Soludo Declares State Of Emergency On Environmental Degradation, Unveils Reforms For Community Governance
By Christian ABURIME Declaring environmental sustainability the state’s foremost existential priority,Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has issued a formal state of emergency regarding the indiscriminate obstruction of waterways and rampant sand mining practices currently plaguing Anambra’s landscape. Addressing the Anambra State Traditional Rulers’ Council meeting, the Governor mandated the immediate, state-wide […]