Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Saturday as suspected herdsmen ambushed him on his farm in Tyomu community, less than 20 kilometers from the Benue State capital, Makurdi. According to the Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Terver Akase, the herdsmen sporadically shot at […]
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Primary Health Agency Calls Out Rumor Peddlers Against Covid-19 Vaccine
The Executive Secretary, Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHCDA), Dr Chioma Ezenyimulu has lamented that people peddling rumours about COVID-19 vaccine do not mean well for people of the state.She said that they only wish to poison people’s minds against taking the vaccine. Dr Ezenyimulu made this known at […]
ASCONET Condemns the worrisome spate of insecurity and killings in the state
Anambra State Civil Society Network (ACSONET) a platform for citizens and non state actors, yesterday came out to condemn in strongest terms, the worrisome spate of insecurity and wanton killings in the State. The Chairman of the group, Prince Chris Azor stated this in a release to the Media, while […]
Reactions Trail the Recent Ugly Killings of Security Officers in Anambra State
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP M.B Kuryas has assured Ndi Anambra that the Command is not deterred by the criminal actions of some unscrupulous individuals and groups in the State hell-bent on tormenting and unleashing violence and mayhem in the State. He reiterated that the Command will […]
SWAN RECEIVED TRAINING ON GOLF REPORTING
Sports writers Association of Nigeria, Anambra state Chapter (SWAN) on a Golf reporting tour at the “Lady’s captain Inauguration tournament,” and lead by its Chairman Tony Oji and the Vice president, South east Chigozie Chukwulota were on Saturday, 20th March 2021, educated on the rules and principles of golf. The […]
EX-SUPER FALCON, MAUREEN MADU AWARDED LAND DOCUMENTS BY HELLEN UGBO
Mrs Hellen Ugbo (Nwanyi Ogwuanwu) on Saturday 20th March 2021, made good on her promise by handing over land documents and a building plan to ex-super falcons mildfielder, Ambassador Maureen Madu. According to media reports, this is in connection with a plot of land earlier given to the ex-super Falcon […]
Authorities in Japan say Summer Olympics spectators from other countries will not be allowed to attend due to COVID-19
Authorites in Japan have said that spectators from other countries will not be allowed to attend the Tokyo Summer Olympics due to Coronavirus pandemic. The Olympics games, Tokyo Olympics, which was originally scheduled to hold in Tokyo in July 2020, was shifted to 2021 due to Coronavirus pandemic. . However, […]
Obasanjo Backs Onitsha City Marathon, Emphasizes Importance of Exercise, Becomes Grand Patron
Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has endorsed the Onitsha City Marathon, (OCM), competition, which is the second edition billed for September 25, 2021. He also promised to flag off the event in Onitsha, Anambra State, noting the importance of exercise, which, he said, is good for body and soul, […]
National Sports Festival to hold between 2nd and 14th April, 2021
The much awaited National Sports Festival will now hold from April 2 to April 14, 2021. This was decided after a meeting between Minister of Youths and Sports, Sunday Dare, and Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, at the Government House, Benin. The festival has suffered many postponements from March 2020 due […]
Department of Petroleum Resources Seals Filling Stations in Imo for Selling Above Approved Price
The Department of Petroleum Resources has sealed some filling stations in Imo state for selling petrol above the government approved pump price. Zonal Controller of DPR in Imo, Roseline Wilki who spoke to newsmen as she led a team of officials on a routine monitoring exercise in Owerri, the state […]