COREN Blames Onitsha Building Collapse To Substandard Materials, Poor Foundation Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Anambra State Council, says substandard materials and poor foundation were responsible for the collapse of a three-story building under construction at the Ochanja Market in the commercial city of Onitsha. The incident […]
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Anambra Govt. Not Building 1,200 Open Shops In Awka – ACTDA
Anambra Govt. Not Building 1,200 Open Shops In Awka – ACTDA Anambra State Government has refuted reports that it is building 1,200 shops in Awka. The Head of Department, Development Council, Tpl Charles Ekwunife, who refuted the report, said the attention of the Managing Director of Awka Capital Development Authority […]
CBN Resumes Foreign Exchange Of Sales to Eligible Bureau Dr Change Operators
In a recent development, the Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the resumption of foreign exchange sales to eligible Bureau De Change operators, offering $20,000 each. This decision follows a suspension lasting more than two years, initiated by the former CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele. The apex bank, through a circular […]
NLC suspends protest, issues new ultimatum to FG on demands
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has halted its planned protest, citing “overwhelming success on day one.However, it announced a nationwide continuation of actions, including press conferences across states, as part of ongoing efforts. NLC President Joe Ajaero and Acting General Secretary Ismail Bello issued a statement on Tuesday, granting the […]
FG committed to agreements with organised labour – Minister
Minister of Labour, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, has said that the government has made substantial progress, completing about 90% of agreements with labour unions. She clarified that recent protests were not due to a lack of commitment from the government but rather concerns about food inflation, emphasizing the administration’s focus on food […]
Mrs Nonye Soludo Embarks on Another Round of Healthy Living With Focus on School Girls
In a determined effort to promote good health, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, the wife of the Anambra governor, is leading a healthy living crusade aimed at raising awareness starting from homes and schools. During a visit to Stella Maris College in Umueri, Anambra East Local Government Area, Mrs. Soludo emphasized the […]
Governor Chukwuma Soludo Assures Justice For Victims of Building Collapse In Ochanja Market
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Anambra State Council, has attributed the recent building collapse in Onitsha, which resulted in six fatalities, to the use of substandard materials and poor foundation. Speaking to journalists after inspecting the site, the State Chairman of COREN, Engr. Victor Meju, […]
President Bola Tinubu Says Fuel Subsidy Removal Is Challenging But Crucial For Accountability in the Energy Sector
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the necessity of removing the subsidy on petrol during the opening of the 2024 Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja on Tuesday. He described the decision as challenging but crucial for fostering transparency and accountability in the energy sector. Acknowledging the hardships faced, particularly […]
Anambra Police Arrest Killers Of President-General Of Umuoji
Anambra Police Arrest Killers Of President-General Of Umuoji Police Detectives of Anambra State Command working with Umuoji Vigilante, have apprehended the suspected killers of the town’s President-General, Chief Silas Onyima, who was murdered in his home at the weekend. The State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed […]
.Defence Headquarters Dismisses Coup Rumours As Figment Of Imagination.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed a claim of a coup in the country, describing it as a figment of imagination. There was a report by some platforms claiming the Guards Brigade is on high alert over “unusual movements, leading to suspicion of a coup plot in Nigeria”. It also […]