Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala has received external auditors from United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). Dr Okpala said the spot check visit by the Bakertilly Consultants was highly commendable when he received them in his office at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat Complex, Awka. He noted […]
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Anambra state Government donates 30011 KVA transformer to Nigeria Television Authority(NTA) Awka
To ensure steady power supply and efficient service delivery, Anambra State Government has donated 30011 KVA transformer to Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), Awka. Presenting the transformer at Government Lodge, Amawbia Commissioner for Public Utilities Mr Emeka Ezenwanne said that government would continue to partner with media establishments for rapid development […]
Anthony Onyeagolu granted bail by Awka High Court
A former Presidents-General of Isuanocha community, Awka-North local government area of Anambra state, Chief Anthony Onyeagolu, was yesterday granted bail by an Awka High Court. Chief Onyeagolu who is one of the suspects in the murder of the deputy youth leader of the community, Mr. Angus Okoye, father of four, […]
Anambra State Government calls on Ndi Anambra to take active precautionary measures against Covid-19.
The Anambra State government has called on residents of the state to take active precautionary measures against COVID-19, as the state’s confirmed cases continue to rise. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala, made the appeal while speaking with journalists in Awka over the weekend . He said the ministry […]
Anambra State police has arrested three suspected armed robbers known for terrorising the state
Anambra State police has arrested three suspected armed robbers known for terrorising the state. The suspects are Onyebuchi Osadebe of Akwu Ukwu from Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chibuike Ebere of Isiala Mbano local government area of Imo State and, Umoke Kelechi from Ikwo local government area […]
Coalition of Awka South Community Youth leaders Pay Solidarity Visit to Hon Anayo Offor
The coalition of Awka south community youth leaders recently paid an unscheduled solidarity visit to one of its members, Hon Anayo Offor who just recovered from a sickness that had him hospitalized. The group members, who came out in their numbers visited the Mbaukwu community youth leader in his home […]
Anambra community laments exclusion, abandonment as bridge nears collapse.
Some people of Umuawulu, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra state, yesterday, protested over the deplorable condition of Habba bridge, which, according to them, have turned a deathtrap. The bridge, which is the major access road through Umuawulu community, the permanent site of National Orientation Camp—Mbaukwu/Umuawulu, and Awgbu, Amaokpala […]
Women traders in Anambra State advocate death penalty for rapists.
United Traders Association, UTA, comprising market women in Anambra state, has condemned the increase in rape cases in the country, urging the government to enact law making the crime or offence, punishable by death. The women traders made their feelings known on Wednesday, this week, when they carried their peaceful […]
COVID-19: Anambra Schools Remain Closed In Line With FG’s Directive.
The Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) has said it has no intention of reopening primary and junior secondary schools in the state against the directive of the federal government. ASUBEB Chairman, Mr Patrick Ugboaja, who disclosed this in an interview in Awka, the state capital, commended federal government’s […]
Igwe Anugwu of Mbaukwu debunks rumours of his purported demise.
The Traditional Ruler of Mbaukwu Kingdom, and one of the pioneer directors of International Breweries in Onitsha, Igwe P. N Anugwu, has described as rumours, news making the rounds of his death, affirming that he is hale and hearty, enjoying his retirement. Igwe Mbaukwu who made the clarification in an […]