In line with statutory provisions, the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, Awka, has successfully defended its 2021 budget before the state House of Assembly. Led by the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Dr. Basil Nwankwo and his team, the management of the teaching hospital defended its budget which made provisions for […]
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10 Suspected Illegal IGR Agents Arrested
Anambra State Joint Taskforce Against Touting And Illegal Internal Revenue Agents have arrested about ten suspected illegal IGR agents in Onitsha. According to report, the illegal revenue collectors were caught extorting money from drivers and passers-by around Main Market, Niger Bridge Head and Upper-Iweka axis in Onitsha. The taskforce is […]
Local Government Child’s Rights Law Implementation Committee inaugurated in Awka
Local Government Child Rights Law Implementation Committee, (LGCRIC) has been inaugurated in fifteen local government areas of Anambra State, in coordination with Rule of Law and Anti Corruption (RoLAC) Speaking on the occasion, the Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs, Lady Ndidi Mezue, charged the Committee members to go down […]
Three-day Media Advocacy Training On Family Planning Commences in Awka, Anambra State, powered by DEVCOMS and TCI
A three-day training on Media Advocacy for Effective Family Planning has commenced in Awka, Anambra State Capital. The training organised by Development Communications Network, DEVCOMS, in collaboration with The Challenge Initiative, TCI, has its participants drawn from the media, social media influencers and Information Officers from Ministries, Departments and Agencies. […]
Nigeria Draw A Goalless Match in Freetown
It was a goalless draw between Nigeria and Sierra Leone in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture in Freetown. The result at the National Stadium means the Super Eagles would have to wait to confirm their place at Cameroon 2022, though they remain at the summit of Group L […]
152 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus Infections were recorded in Nigeria
Update on COVID-19 shows that on the 17th of November 2020, 152 new confirmed cases were recorded in Nigeria. Till date, 65,457 cases have been confirmed, 61,337 cases have been discharged and 1,163 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The 152 new cases are […]
Senator Orji Kalu Moves To Buy Arsenal FC, Stakes 35%
Former governor of Abia state and present Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzo Kalu has indicated interest in investing in Premier League Club, Arsenal FC. Senator Orji Uzo Kalu took to his Facebook page to make his intention known. He said that his success with Enyimba Football Club […]
Court grants #EndSARS protester, Peter Eromosele bail
A Magistrate court sitting in Yaba, Lagos has granted bail to EndSARS protester, Peter Eromosele. His bail terms are a sum of 1 million naira and two sureties who must be family members. The court also refused a request by the police to detain Eromosele for another 30 days, which […]
Governors and Leaders of South South Geopolitical Zone Demand Apology From Presidency
The governors and leaders of the South South geopolitical region have demanded for an apology from the presidency for abruptly aborting a crucial stakeholders meeting which was scheduled to hold in Port Harcourt yesterday. In a statement signed by Special Assistant Media to Governor Nyesom Wike, Kelvin Ebiri, the presidency […]
Governor Umahi Defects To APC
David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi state, has finally announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Umahi confirmed this at a press conference in Ebonyi on Tuesday. His defection was solidified after a meeting with Mai Mala Buni, governor of Yobe and chairman […]