In a similar vein, as security continues to be the most burning issue in Nigeria today, the traditional ruler of Umuawulu, Igwe Joel Egwuonwu, has charged the new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Mr Monday Kuryas, to dedicate himself towards achieving effective policing in the state. Igwe Egwuonwu in […]
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Anambra Lawmaker calls for overall review of the Security Situation
Concerned about the deterioratiing security situation in the state occasioned by what he viewed as the after effect of the Endsars Protests, the member representing Oyi Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Honourable Charles Obinma, has called for the convening of an embracing Security Summit to discuss the way […]
Igwe Achebe of Onitsha says government can not be talking about IPOB and ESN when Fulani herdsmen move about freely with AK47 without being checkmated
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has directs traditional rulers in the State to treat herdsmen carrying AK47 as armed robbers. He handed dowm the order at a one-day stakeholders Security Summit organised by the Nigerian Police Force at Professor Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka. Governor Obiano explained that […]
Maureen Mmadu Set for the Second Edition of the Female Football Training
Former super Falcon’s player and Assistant Coach of the Super Falcons, Maureen Madu on Tuesday 2nd March 2021, stated that she will be needing about N7.8 million to make sure the second edition of her biannual female football training holds. The project, Maureen Madu Football Kiddies camp, slated to hold […]
Police Foil the kidnap attempt of a Minor at Nnewi,Nab the Suspect & Rescue the Victim
On the 28th of February 2021, at about 9:30:pm, there was a distress call at Okpunoeze Uruagu, Nnewi that a man under false pretence of being an okada rider, who was later identified as Ikechukwu Odoh , a male aged 25 years of Ehamifu in Isuzo LGA of Enugu State […]
Stakeholders tasked to improve participation in community policing
On Tuesday 2nd March, 2021 the Anambra State Police Command in collaboration with Anambra State Government had a one day Stakeholders Security Summit at Professor Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre Awka. The was as a result of directives by the IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu. The programme was aimed at mobilising […]
Gov. Obiano Orders Clampdown on Armed, Itinerant Herders in Anambra
Anambra state Governor Willie Obiano has labelled itinerant herdsmen in the state as criminals and directed the commissioner of police, Monday Bala Kuryasi, and other security agencies to not allow them into the state. He said any herder seen with arms such as AK47, should be treated as an armed […]
Rural Dwellers Embark On Drainage Maintenance To Save Roads
Agbaelu Improvement Union (AIU) has mandated members and residents of Agbaelu Village Akpo to embark on drainage maintenance to save roads within the area.Information Officers on the End of Month Environmental Sanitation Monitoring Mission made the call during the last month’s monthly statewide clean up exercise over the weekend at […]
Commissioner Applauds Primary Healthcare on COVID-19 Sensitisation Programme
The Anambra state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Vincent Okpala has applauded the management and board of the Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHCDA) for deepening the ongoing sensitisation of the COVID-19 pandemic.The commissioner made commendations during a COVID-19 training organised for ASPHCDA board members at Wintess Garden Hotels, Ifite […]
Don Your Facemasks Properly — Fr Obiorah Cautions
Rev. Fr. Edwin Obiorah Priest In Residence, Annunciation Catholic Church Awka has cautioned all to don their facemasks properly in observance of the prescribed protocols, emphasizing that COVID-19 was real and spreading because of a `laissez-faire attitude’ of people. Fr. Obiorah explained that some of the resultant deaths were most […]