The Anambra State government has congratulated the Executive Chairman of the Anambra State Physical Planning Board (ANSPPB), Barrister Chukwunweike Francis Maduekwe, on winning the Beacon of ICT Award on eGovernment Solutions Implementation. The award plaque was presented to Barrister Maduekwe last month at the 12th Beacon of Information and Communication […]
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My ambition; To fulfil the yearnings and aspirations of Ndi Anambra– Dr Maduka
A US-based medical expert and former governorship aspirant under the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Godwin Maduka, has affirmed his resolve to defeat the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the November 6, 2021 governorship election in Anambra state. Dr Maduka revealed that his ambition to govern the state […]
WAEC makes NIN compulsory for WASSCE candidates from 2022
The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has said the National Identification Number will become a major requirement for registration for West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination with effect from 2022. The Head of Nigeria office, WAEC, Mr Patrick Areghan, made this known on Tuesday at a press briefing to announce […]
Anambra West masterplan will unlock socio-economic potential ― Gov. Obiano
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has stated that the Anambra West Council Area, which is endowed with human and natural resources is envisioned to unlock the socio-economic potential of the state as it stands to reap bountifully the benefits of planning and effective land use. Governor Obiano stated this […]
5 detained Obigbo residents die in Military custody, 134 missing as Nigerian Army releases 107 detainees after 9 months
Reports have it that five persons among the 112 detained defenceless residents of Obigbo (Oyigbo), Rivers State, held at the Nigerian Army’s Alpha Military Commando Base in Suleja, Niger State, have died. They were among a total of 550 persons abducted from Obigbo in the wake of the October 2020 […]
We can’t sanction spray of Naira notes, we aren’t a law enforcement agency — CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that it cannot enforce laws against violators of its currency or financial rules. Acting Director of CBN’s Corporate Communications, Osita Nwanisobi, who represented CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, at an interactive session with the organised labour in Calabar, Cross River state, warned against […]
We killed six IPOB members, injured others in Anambra gun duel ― Navy
The Nigeria Naval Outpost, Onitsha, Anambra State, has debunked the rumour that two of its personnel were killed during a gun duel with suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the state. Some publications had reported that two Naval personnel were killed at Awkuzu during a […]
Police Arrest Herdsman With AK-47 Rifle After Kidnap Operations
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a herdsman, who identified himself simply as Mohammed, in the Imeko Afon Local Government Area of the state, lurking in the forest with an AK-47 rifle. The police said on Wednesday that Mohammed was arrested on Tuesday, following an intelligence report that “young […]
Over 2,000 corps members ready for Anambra poll –NYSC Coordinator
Anambra State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs Yetunde Baderinwa, has said that she has over 2,000 corps members who were ready to help the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conduct the November 6 governorship poll in the state. Baderinwa, who spoke at the implementation meeting of […]
NBC denies preventing broadcast stations from reporting terrorist attacks
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has denied stopping television and radio stations in the country from giving details of terrorist attacks in Nigeria. The regulator had, in a letter dated July 7, 2021, directed broadcast stations to stop giving details on the activities of terrorists and kidnappers during their daily […]