Anambra State Health Insurance Agency has commenced a statewide training of Health Officers-in-Charge of Basic Health Care Provision Fund, Monitoring and Evaluation Tools in various Primary Health Care Centres. The officers are in charge of all the three hundred and thirty Health Care Centres, in Anambra State, implementing the Basic […]
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Anambra Governorship Election: Ezeife Cautions Against Faulty Party Structure, Organization.
A former governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, says faulty party structure and organization may spell doom for big political parties in the November sixth Anambra governorship election. The former Governor said unless the various political imbroglios are sorted out before September, and with many people coming out from […]
Anambra 2021: INEC Cries Out, Says Unending Court Orders Making Things Difficult For It
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is being confused by the numerous court orders and litigations, saying they are making things difficult for it in view of the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information, Voter Education and Publicity, Festus Okoye, who […]
Women coalition demand end to gender-based violence, child marriage
A coalition of women groups in Anambra State under the auspices of Gender and Constitution Reform Network (GECORN), on Monday, advocated constitutional review to accommodate the rights of women in Nigeria and end to discrimination. GECORN, staged a walk along the Awka portions of the Enugu/Onitsha expressway before ending up […]
FG urged to open Anambra Airport before Nov 6
Anambra Civil Society Network (ASCONET) has urged the Federal Government to inaugurate the completed Umueri International Cargo and Passenger Airport, Anambra State, in preparation for the coming governorship election in the state. The group said this will help ensure a smooth movement of logistics and hitch-free election, in view of […]
Anambra State Assembly Passes Bill For Management Of Judiciary Funds
Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a bill for a law to provide for the management of funds accruing to Anambra State Judiciary from the consolidated revenue fund of the state. This is to ensure accountability, transparency, effective and efficient utilization of the funds. The House of Assembly passed […]
Breastfeeding Week: Importance Of Exclusive Breastfeeding Stressed
Statistics have shown that breastfeeding within the first hour of birth, followed by exclusive breastfeeding for six months, and continued breastfeeding for up to two years or beyond, is ideal for the well-being of mother and child. Reports also have it that in Nigeria, one in eight children do not […]
One Dies, 3 Injured As Revenue Agents, Tipper Driver Clash
One person was reportedly crushed to death and three others sustained various degrees of injuries Tuesday, last week, at the notorious Upper Iweka axis in Onitsha, Anambra state, when emblem revenue agents and a tipper driver, Mr. Chukwudubem Ifesinachi, engaged in a bloody clash. According to an eyewitness who identified […]
Umuawulu Monarch Solicits Government’s Presence In His Community.
The traditional ruler of Umuawulu in Awka South Council Area, Igwe Joel Egwuonwu, has appealed to Anambra state government to assist the community in addressing some of its pressing needs. Igwe Egwuonwu who made the appeal while speaking with the Press in his palace, listed road infrastructure as one of […]
“Illegal Structures Can Lead to Ill health, Loss of Life and Destruction of Properties” – Special Adviser to Gov. Obiano, Chike Maduekwe
Admonishing developers to build to specific measurements and requirements, he also told them to stop using less than required measurement for house they build for commercial purposes and not to encroach into government land…