At the Thanksgiving Mass for the successful burial of late Ezinne Veronica Nwume, which took place at St Theresa Catholic Church Nibo, in Awka South Council Area of Anambra, on Sunday 13th December 2020, a Choirister, Mrs Beatrice Asiegbu was honoured as Mother-General of St Cecilia Choir, St. Theresa Parish […]
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COVID-19: Medical Experts Speak on need to Continue to adhere strictly to stipulated measures
In another development, Anambra State Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, Dr. Jide Onyekwelu, has expressed concern over the flagrant abuse of the established Covid-19 protocols by Nigerians, describing such as attitude that could trigger second wave of the virus in the country. Dr. Onyekwelu who spoke to the press […]
Husbands enjoined to take proper care of their families
The National President of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria Dr. Minnie Oseji, has appealed to the menfolk not to withhold consent for appropriate care of their wives and children. Dr. Oseji made the call during the National Executive Council Meeting of the Nigerian Medical Association In Awka. Speaking on […]
Workers urged to take their job seriously for enhanced productivity
The Director of Public Service in the Office of the Head of Service, Anambra State, Mr. Adebayo Ojeyinka, has changed civil servants in the state to always take their work seriously for enhanced productivity. Mr. Ojeyinka who made the call while speaking to the press at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat […]
Traditional Rulers in Anambra State charged to always interact with their people in Igbo Language
Traditional Rulers in Anambra State have been urged to always interact with their people in their mother tongue, Igbo language. This is to help encourage the people especially the younger ones to be at home with their mother tongue. The Chairman, Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Obi Alfred Achebe, made […]
Anambra police dislodges robbery syndicate terrorizing Onitsha and environs
A four-man armed robbery gang was, on Friday, the 11th of December 2020, dislodged by police operatives attached to Fegge Division, Onitsha during a robbery operation along Zik’s Avenue by Miss Ellems, Onitsha. According to a release by the state PPRO, SP Haruna Mohammed, the incidence, which took place at […]
Anambra panel seeks more time to handle 287 cases
The Anambra State Judicial Panel of Enquiry on Police Brutality, Extra-Judicial Killings and Other Related Offences has said it needs more time to attend to the 310 petitions filed before it. According to its Chairman, Justice Veronica Umeh (retd.), said the panel had treated 23 out of the 310 cases […]
Hon Nze Chukwuma Okoye has congratulated the new Bishop of Mount Zion Synagogue on his ordination
The Member Representing Awka South II constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon Nze Chukwuma Okoye has congratulated the new Bishop of Mount Zion Synagogue on his ordination praying God to grant him the wisdom needed to lead the people of God. Hon. Nze Chukwuma Okoye who gave the […]
Ogbunka Elders Embark On A Peaceful Demonstration, Seeking Free, Fair Elections On Traditional Rulership Tussle
Few days after a new traditional ruler was elected in Ogbunka, elders of the community have embarked on a peaceful protest at the Anambra state Government House Awka to demand for a free and fair Igweship election in the community. The elders were led by the Chairman Ogbunka Igwe’s Cabinet, […]
Ndiowu Protests Against Imposition of Caretaker Committee on the Community
In another development, Protesters numbering over one thousand from Ndiowu Community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State stormed Government House, Awka, over alleged imposition of caretaker committee to pilot the Afairs of Ndiowu Town Union. The protesters alleged that some cabals in the community discarded their peaceful […]