The Okuni forest community, in Ikom local government of Cross River State, said it is seeking adequate compensation for the recent huge loss of its extensive forests. They also stated that they will take legal action against the so-called green bandits, who are said to have the support of prominent […]
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Warders threaten strike over poor salaries and working conditions.
Officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service have threatened to embark on strike over what they called meagre salaries and poor working conditions. According to the report, some aggrieved officials complained over their alleged neglect by the Federal Government despite the hazardous nature of their work. In a document obtained by […]
NAAT embarks on a 2-week warning strike in line with the directive from their national body to proceed on industrial action to press home their demands.
The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Chapter, last Tuesday, embarked on a 2-week warning strike in line with the directive from their national body to proceed on industrial action to press home their demands. The Chairman of NAAT, UNIZIK branch, Comrade Chukwuemeka Okoli, who disclosed […]
Mr. Bonvera Ndubuisi: The church and family institutions should rise to the growing challenges of cultism and moral decadence among the youths.
Mr. Bonvera Ndubuisi of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka, has charged the church and the family institutions to rise to the growing challenges of cultism and moral decadence among the youths. Mr. Ndubuisi who spoke during the Feast of St Patrick’s in Awka believes that serious interventions by the two institutions […]
Igbos for Progressive and United Nationhood calls on the state government to pay retirees their gratuities.
Igbos for Progressive and United Nationhood (IPAN) has called on the new Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo to look inward and ascertain major problems facing the people, especially civil servants and the less privileged. The National President of IPAN, Comrade Lawrence Onuzulike who stated this in his release to […]
Anambra Youths under the aegis of Youth Volunteers declares war on touts and criminals.
Youths under the aegis of ‘Youth Volunteer’ in Anambra State have declared war on touts and criminals terrorising the state. The group vowed to fight to restore peace and sanity in the state. The leader of the group, Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, at a briefing in Onitsha on Tuesday, said the group […]
Anambra State Government vows to reclaim Forest Reserved Areas as well as prosecute persons who engage in illegal deforestation.
Anambra State Government said it will reclaim all forest reserved areas. The Head, Forestry and Wildlife Department, Anambra State Ministry of Environment, Mrs Onyinye Achugamonye, announced this in Awka, during a walk to mark the 2022 International Day of Forests, also disclosed that government would ensure that those who engage […]
Super Eagles Maduka Okoye Ruled out of Game with Ghana
Super Eagles’ first-choice goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye has been ruled out of the World Cup play-offs with the Black Stars of Ghana over an illness. Also, Six players have arrived at the Super Eagles training camp in Abuja ahead of Nigeria’s 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off tie against the Black Stars […]
South-west PDP Caucus Asks Party To Zone Presidential Ticket To South.
The southwest caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the party to zone its presidential ticket to the southern region. The caucus announced its decision after a meeting on Tuesday at the government house in Oyo state. Soji Adagunodo, zonal chairman of the party, read a communique at […]
Military Seeks Enhanced Partnership With NUJ, Media.
The Director of Defence. Information, Major General Jimmy Akpor and his team on Tuesday, 22nd March 2022 visited the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ National President Comrade Chris Isiguzo at the NUJ National Secretariat, Abuja. Maj Gen. Akpor said they were at the NUJ National Secretariat to seek enhanced partnership […]