Air Peace has announced the commencement of flying into the Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport on Tuesday, December 7. This was decided following the recent approval by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). According to the airline’s spokesperson, Stanley Olisa, passengers can now book direct flights from Lagos and […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Anambra Government Lifts Ban on Election of Igweship and Town Union Leaderships
Anambra state government has lifted it’s ban on elections of Igwes and town union leadership is state. This was announced in a release signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr. Greg. Obi, dated December 1, 2021, and addressed to all the Traditional Rulers, Presidents General […]
Dr Godwin Maduka has dismissed reports on social media that doubted his capacity to govern the state.
The governorship candidate of the Accord Party in the November 6 Anambra State election, Dr Godwin Maduka, has dismissed reports on social media that doubted his capacity to govern the state. He described the report as “an attempt to tarnish his image.” Reports published on social media had alleged that […]
Eleven political parties file petitions at the Election Petition Tribunal challenging Soludo’s victory.
Eleven political parties and their candidates have filed their petitions to the Election Petition Tribunal. This is just about forty-eight hours to the expiration of the twenty-one days stipulated by the Electoral Act for the filing of petitions against the outcome of the Anambra State gubernatorial elections. The political parties […]
A federal High Court in Abuja yesterday, dismissed suit seeking disqualification of Soludo as Governor-Elect.
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed a suit seeking disqualification of Prof Charles Soludo, as the governor-elect of Anambra State. Justice Taiwo Oladipupo Taiwo, in a judgment delivered in a suit instituted by two voters in Anambra State, Valentine Adindu and Chukwuebuka Egwudike, described the suit as […]