Traders in Ochanja Central Market, Onitsha, Anambra State, on Friday protested the alleged illegal construction of shops at the central section of the market and adding new shops on top of old and weak buildings in the area. According to reports, the protesters barricaded the headquarters of the state Physical […]
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Anambra Disability Rights Commission Makes Unscheduled Visit to Inspect Compliance with Disability Laws
Following the inauguration of the Anambra State Disability Rights Commission by Governor Willie Obiano to enhance inclusivity for People Living with Disabilities in Anambra State, the commission on Friday made unscheduled visits to business premises in Awka to assess compliance with the accessibility of public buildings for PLWDs. According to […]
Prince Azubike Iloh appointed as Chairman of International Human Rights Protection Services, Anambra State branch
Former Awka South Local Government Chairman, Prince Azubike Iloh has been appointed the Chairman of International Human Rights Protection Services, Anambra State branch. According to the Statement, as contained in the official letter of the appointment, International Human Rights Protection Services welcomes Prince Iloh and is pleased to have him […]
Anambra State Assembly To Look Into Conversion Of PTA Teachers.
The Anambra State House of Assembly has directed the Ministry of Basic Education to suspend the conversion of teachers engaged by the Parents Teachers Association pending the conclusion of the investigation on alleged noncompliance to due process by the House. To this extent, the Commissioner for Basic Education, Professor Kate […]
Anambra Thanks Buhari for Chuba-Okadigbo’s Appointment, Congratulates Onyeka Onwenu and New NUJ Chairman.
The Anambra State Government yesterday lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the appointment of Senator Marjorie Chuba-Okadigbo as the chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited and congratulated leading veteran singer Onyeka Onyenu on the attainment of 70 years of age, as well as the new chairman of the […]
Suspect Says His boss Promised H N30m To Get Human Parts
A man, Timothy Odeniyi, has been arrested by operatives of the Ondo State security outfit, codenamed Amotekun, for being in possession of human parts. The 35-year-old old man suspected to be a ritualist was paraded by the security outfit on Monday after he was caught with the human parts. Odeniyi […]
Suspect Narrates How He killed Tricycle Operators, Dumped Their Bodies In Septic Tank
One Samson Eze, aged 31, has been arrested by the Plateau State Police Command for allegedly killing tricycle riders and dumping their bodies in a septic tank. The suspect told reporters that he used to charter the tricycles to particular destinations, then, kill the owners. Eze, a father of two […]
APC Concludes Ward, Local Govts, State Congresses In Anambra
All Progressive Congress, Anambra State Chapter, over the weekend, held its State Congress, in Awka, the State Capital. According to a release signed by the Party’s State Secretary, Hon. Chris Udeze, the exercise commenced with Ward and Local Government Congresses which recorded huge success. The Congress, overseen by Chief Friday […]
Borrowing for Consumption, Threat to Nigeria’s Economic Survival – Obi
Former Governor Peter Obi has identified mismanagement of borrowed funds, which he called borrowing for consumption, as a serious threat to Nigeria’s economic survival. Obi stated this on Sunday on Njenje Media TV. He explained that borrowing, in itself, is not bad, but however, noted that the mismanagement of borrowed […]
Anambra Gov. promises to Wade Into Crisis Bedeivling Umuona town, Aguata L.G.A.
By Nneka Anoliefo Anambra State government has promised to Wade into the crisis bedevilling Umuona Community in Aguata Council Area. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Mr Ikechukwu Mgbeike Barr Queen Vera Okonkwo made the promise when the Executive members of Umuona Progressive […]