Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna Central Senator, has identified one of those kidnapped by bandits in Anguwan Gimbiya area of the state last Friday. He disclosed that a Chieftain of Ohanaeze in the state, Eze Fred Awagu, Odum Igbo 1, was one of those abducted by the bandits. Reports have […]
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Traditional Ruler of Umuawulu, Igwe Joel Egwuonwu Commends Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority for Giving Approval for the Anambra state International Cargo and Passengers Airport
The traditional ruler of Umuawulu, Igwe Joel Egwuonwu, has commended the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority for issuing authority to the Anambra state government to open the Anambra state International Cargo and Passengers Airport for commercial operations with effect from 2nd December 2021. In a press statement at Umuawulu, Igwe Egwuonwu […]
Soludo Urged to Ensure Implementation of Awka Capital Territory Development Plan
A one time Chairman, Awka Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, Barrister Emmanuel Okechukwu Junior, has urged the Professor Chukwuma Soludo incoming administration to ensure the implementation or the Awka Capital Territory Development Plan for a befitting Capital territory for the state. Barrister Okechukwu Junior in a press statement on […]
World Disability Day: Obi Calls for More Inclusiveness of Persons With Disabilities
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has called for more inclusiveness of the physically challenged persons in society by way of policy formulation through increased access to healthcare, education and other amenities, for better life. Obi, in a Statement to […]
Awka Anglican Communion organises its Advent Prayer Convention
The Awka Anglican Communion has organized its Advent Prayer Convention through the inspiration of the Anglican Archbishop of the Niger Province and the Anglican Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Reverend Dr. Alexander Ibezim. The theme of the prayer Convention, “You Shall Reap The Fruit Of Your Labour,” aimed at preparing […]
Lagos State Government Shuts Dowen College Over Death of 12-year Old Sylvester Oromoni
Following the uproar caused by the death of a 12 year old student of Dowen College, Lekki: Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, the Lagos State Government on Friday ordered the indefinite closure of the school pending the outcome of an investigation into Sylvester’s death. This order was contained in a statement signed […]
Civil Society, Lagos State University Students to Join Governor Sanwo-Olu in “Walk for Peace”
A coalition of concerned Civil Society Organisations, under the aegis of “Defend Lagos”, has expressed readiness to join Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, in the proposed “Walk for Peace” by the state government to bring healing to Lagos in the aftermath of the EndSARS movement and submission of the report […]
Police Establishes Special Desks for Persons With Disabilities
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has approved the establishment of a Special Desk for Persons with Disability in all the Police Zonal and State Commands across the thirty-six (36) States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The IGP, while commemorating the 2021 International […]
Disability Community in Anambra Commemorates International Day of Persons With Disabilities
…As Governor Obiano Announces Establishment Of Anambra Disability Rights Commission The Disability Community in Anambra State last Friday, 3rd December, 2021, joined their counterparts all over the world to commemorate this year’s International Day Of Persons With Disabilities. The United Nations set aside 3rd December every year to observe The […]
Anambra Commissioner for Works, Ifejiofor Expresses Confidence in Anambra International Airport, Hints at Upgrade Before the End of the Year
Following the approval of commercial flights at the Anambra international airport, Umueri by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, the State Commissioner for Works, Engineer Marcel Ifejiofor has expressed confidence in the development. Speaking to journalist in Awka, Ifejiiofor noted that, although the approval letter from the NCAA was dated […]