Retired soldiers protest non-payment of pension arrears in Abuja Retired soldiers, on Wednesday, stormed the Ministry of Finance, Abuja, to protest non-payment of their pension arrears. The retired soldiers also demanded the inclusion of officers who fought in the civil war in the military pension scheme. They further asked the […]
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Nigerian government releases fresh COVID-19 protocols for travellers
The Federal Government on Tuesday issued a fresh COVID-19 protocol for all international travelers in the country. In the new protocol released by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, travellers were directed to undertake a mandatory COVID-19 test at least 96 hours before departure from their various destinations. They are […]
Nigeria, yesterday, recorded 1,398 cases of Coronavirus
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says that on the 13th of January 2021, 1,398 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Nigeria. According to its release, NCDC further reported that 9 deaths were also recorded in the country. Till date, 103,999 Coronavirus cases have been confirmed, out […]
Unknown assailants kill Ebonyi Varsity Lecturer
Report reaching our Newsdesk said unknown gunmen have murdered a lecturer with the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Mr Kyrian Nwoke. According to the report, Nwoke’s lifeless remains were reportedly found along Abakaliki rice mill axis of Ogoja Road, on Monday, with bullet wounds. He was until […]
Aguluzigbo Youths Protest alleged attempt to Impose traditional ruler on the community
Some youth of Aguluzigbo, Anaocha Council Area of Anambra state, on Tuesday, protested, against an alleged attempt by a certain influential politician to impose a traditional ruler on the community. The youth numbering over 50 in a peaceful protest to the state government, accused the former national legislator of using […]
Traditional ruler of Amanuke in Awka North, Anambra State, Igwe Ezebuilo, draws government attention to lack of basic amenities in the town
The traditional ruler of Amanuke in Awka North Council Area of Anambra State, Igwe Dennis Ezebuilo, has made a passionate appeal to the State Government to extend its good offices in providing some basic amenities to the community to alleviate the sufferings of the people. Igwe Ezebuilo made the appeal […]
Archbishop Ibezim calls for prayers to surmount challenges facing Nigeria
Archbishop Ibezim calls for prayers to solve the nation’s problems The Archbishop, Ecclesiastical Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Reverend Alexander Ibezim, has called for fervent prayers to solve the numerous problems facing Nigeria. In a sermon at the Service to mark this year’s Armed Forces […]
FRSC Partners NYSC on Road Safety Enlightenment Campaign
Anambra State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps says it will strengthen the existing relationship between it and National Youth Service Corps as part of measures aimed at enlightening the public on the need to obey traffic rules and regulations. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety […]
ANSAA Warns Against Indiscriminate Posting Of Posters in Anambra
Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency, ANSAA, has warned that posting of posters across the State is prohibited except in designated areas. A release signed by the Managing Director and Chief Executive officer of the agency, Chief Jude Emecheta, advised those wishing to mount any poster on campaign to contact […]
Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Professor Okpala, cautions citizens on the second wave of COVID-19 already wrecking havoc across the world, Nigeria and Anambra State not left out
Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Professor Vincent Okpala, has drawn the attention of the residents to the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic already wrecking havoc across the world and in Nigeria. In view of this, the Commissioner urged the general public to join hands with the government in preventing the […]