The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, South East Zone, has called for implementation of laws prohibiting violence against women in the country. The call was made by NAWOJ, Vice President, South East Zone, Comrade Stella Igboka, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK, Awka, in commemoration of this year’s International […]
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Anambra State Government to distribute rice to groups as civil servants get Leave Allowance early in the spirit of Christmas celebration
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, has approved the distribution of rice to women groups in the 189 communities of the state, and the state civil servants in readiness for the Christmas celebrations. The gesture is in line with the the Governor’s principle of ensuring the welfare of the people […]
CAF President Ahmad Ahmad plans To Appeal His Ban
CAF president Ahmad Ahmad is planning to appeal his five-year ban from all football-related activities by FIFA over alleged corruption at CAS. The Committee announced Ahmad’ s ban citing violation of their code of ethics represented in the unlawful acceptance of gifts and benefits. However, reports have emerged to confirm […]
Burna Boy Gets Another Grammy Nominations
Burna Boy has been nominated alongside four others under the Best Global Music Album The Nigerian singer Burna Boy has been nominated for the 63rd Grammy Awards which is set to take place on Sunday, January 31, 2021. The 2021 nomination makes it the second time that the Nigerian singer […]
Senate confirms three for Conduct Bureau, to screen seven for FCCPC Tribunal
The Ahmad Lawan-led Senate yesterday, confirmed the nominations by President Muhammadu Buhari into the various vacant positions at the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). Those confirmed as members are Barr. Benedict Umeano (Anambra — South East), Hon. Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma (Edo – South South) and CP. Olayinka Babatunde Balogun Rtd […]
Construction of Ibigwe Modular Refinery Kicks Off
The Ground- Breaking Ceremony for the Phase-2 works to expand the capacity of the refinery to 50,000 barrels/day by Waltersmith modular refinery in Ibigwe, Imo state was done yesterday. At the virtual event, president Buhari, said the deployment of modular refineries was one of the four key elements of his […]
Three Children found dead in a Camry at itchi Community of Igbo- Eze
On the 23, November, 2020 at 9:40hrs Enugu Police Command received a report made at Igbo-Eze South Divisional Headquarters that three children were found dead in a parked Toyota Camry Car in Itchi Community of Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area. On receipt of the report, Operatives of the Division dashed […]
Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Artworks, Culture and Tourism team has taken the enforcement drive on business registration to Nnewi
Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Artworks, Culture and Tourism team has taken the enforcement drive on business registration to Nnewi. According to reports, the team visited Jideofor Hospitality, Frenzy kitchen, CD195 Arena Events Centre, B Robinson Coffee House, De Castle Kitchen, while KDR Kitchen De Royale was sealed. Acting Director […]
Monitoring Committee on Sickle Cell Disease Inaugurated in Awka
Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Vincent Okpala has inaugurated a fifteen member state Monitoring Committee on Sickle Cell Disease Control and Eradication on behalf of the Governor, Chief Willie Obiano. It will be recalled that the passing of the state Sickle Cell law by the state House of Assembly […]
Anambra Govt. Distributes Rice to Groups, as Civil Servants Get Leave Allowance Early December
In keeping with the tradition of his government, Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, has approved the distribution of rice to women groups in the 189 communities of the state, and the state civil servants in readiness for the Christmas celebrations. Confirming the report, Secretary to the State Government, Professor […]