Update on COVID-19 shows that yesterday, being 18th of August, 410 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus infection were reported in Nigeria. A release issued by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said till date, 49,895 cases have been confirmed in the country. Of this figure, 37,051 cases have been discharged, […]
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Police nabs man for impersonating late land Lord’s son and claiming his properties.
Police operatives attached to B’ Division, Awka, on Monday, 17th August 2020, arrested one Ikechukwu Igwegbe Ilodinru aged 43, of Onneh village in Orumba South Council Area of Anambra State. According to the State Police PRO, SP Haruna Mohammed, the Suspect approached the probate Registry of the State High Court, […]
National Association of University Students (NAUS) plans Protest for the reopening of Tertiary Institutions.
All is now set for today’s protest planned by the National Association of University Students, NAUS, in Abuja to press home their demand for reopening of tertiary institutions. Speaking as a guest on our Radio Kpakpando phone-in/Audience participatory Program, “Focus”, the Director of Welfare, NAUS Anambra State Chapter, Comrade Ifeanyi […]
At least 25 health workers in Anambra State have contacted Covid-19
At least 25 health workers have been infected with the COVID-19 in Anambra state according to the Commissioner for Health in Anambra State, Dr. Vincent Okpala. The Commissioner stated this at the opening ceremony of a two-day COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Training of Trainers in Agulu, Anaocha LGA of […]
Today is World Humanitarian Day (WHD).
World Humanitarian Day is held every year on 19th August, to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service. It is also used to rally support for people affected by crises around the world. On 19th August 2003, a bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in […]
MMADU MAUREEN EX-SUPER FALCONS PLAYER, ASSIST COACH APPOINTED ANAMBRA FOOTBALL AMBASSADOR
Maureen Nkeiruka mmadu a true Anambra daughter on Monday August 17 at the Anambra state football Association complex in Udoka housing Estate Awka. The caretaker committee Chairman announced the ambassadorship position to Maureen Nkeiruka. Chairman caretaker committee Dr Emeka Okeke recognized by her contributions to the football association and as […]
Nollywood actress Rita Dominic Joins the Save the Cinemas Campaign
Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, has reposted a video from Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) urging the Federal Government to reopen cinemas in Nigeria. In the video, the CEAN showed a list of countries that have reopened their cinemas with safety measures in place and appealed to the Nigerian Government […]
International flights resume August 29 in Abuja and Lagos airports
HADI Sirika, Minister of Aviation says Nigeria will resume international flights on August 29 starting with Abuja and Lagos international airports. Sirika made this announcement on Monday on his official Twitter handle, adding that protocols and procedures will be announced in due course. Sirika had earlier made the announcement at […]
Anambra State Government has announced intention to offer scholarships to two children of the late journalist, Michael Egbuna Amuta who died recently.
Governor Willie Obiano made the announcement during the burial ceremony of the late journalist at Onitsha. The governor represented at the event by his Principal Secretary, Sir Willie Nwokoye, described late Egbuna Amuta as a seasoned journalist who used his talent to create political awareness and promote government policies. He […]
Anambra State Government commends philanthropist over school’s renovation
A philanthropist, Mr Ikenna Okafor, has been commended for refurbishing the Akwaeze Community High School building, Anaocha Local Government Area. The donor also provided state-of-the-arts’ science laboratory and e-library to the school. Government Willie Obiano made the commendation during the inauguration ceremony of the education facilities. The governor represented by […]