The Governorship candidate of the PDP in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Anambra State, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, has condemned what he called “mindless non-payment of gratuities to civil servants that retired in Anambra State since 2017.” In a release made available to the press, Mr. Ozigbo said it was unbelievable […]
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Nigerian Red Cross Society Anambra Holds One Day Workshop on Health Care in Danger
The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Anambra State, in partnership with the International Committee of Red Cross and Red Crescent, ICRC, on Friday 22nd October 2021 organized a one-day workshop on Health Care in Danger for Journalists and Hospital M & E personnel in Anambra State. Speaking on the occasion, the […]
FRSC Report On Road Traffic Crash at UNIZIK Junction by Awka-Onitsha Express Way
Reports from Anambra State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission say a minor Crash occurred at Unizik Junction by Awka-Onitsha Express way yesterday, 23rd October, 2021 at about 11:15 am. The report said the crash involved four vehicles. BUSMake: TOYOTAType: HIACEVehicle Reg: ENU 830 ZXColor: WHITE BUSMake: NISSANType: […]
DG Laments Over Nigerian Hospitals Giving Expired Blood to Patients
The Director-General of the Nigeria Blood Services Commission, Joseph Omale, has alleged that many Nigerian hospitals are giving expired blood to their patients, while others are selling blood donated to them by individuals to keep in their banks. Omale raised the alarm while briefing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, over […]
Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Hack Woman to Death on Her Farm
Woman identified as Cordelia Utazi, was allegedly shot and hacked to death by suspected Fulani herdsmen on her farm at Ugwujoro Nimbo, Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. It was gathered that the deceased, popularly known as Onyee Eze, was weeding her farm with her daughter, Onyinye, on Monday, […]
Herders in Anambra to Register Cattle
Governor Willie Obiano has explained that the law to prohibit and abolish open and nomadic cattle and other livestock grazing and rearing is not targeted at any ethnic nationality, but aimed at encouraging ranching, establishing cattle and other livestock ranches and to provide for related matters. The law provided requirements […]
NDLEA Chairman, Marwa, Speaks On New Punishment For Drug Offenders
Drug offenders will now get 15 to 25 years in jail and life sentences without option of fine. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd.), disclosed this on Thursday during the weekly ministerial briefing organised by the Presidential Communications team […]
“I Am Inspired, Driven, And Prepared To Serve Ndi Anambra” – PDP’s Valentine Ozigbo Declares As He Presents “Ka Anambra Chawapu” Manifesto To Ohaneze Ndigbo
Valentine Ozigbo, the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 6 Anambra governorship election, has restated his readiness to serve and lead the people of the state into an era of prosperity. Mr Ozigbo gave the assurance on Saturday, October 23, 2021, when he presented his manifesto […]
Protests Banned in Eswatini, as Mediators try to Douse Tension in the Southern African Country
Following Violent anti-monarchy protests that erupted in June, over by discontent about living conditions and lack of political freedom in southern African kingdom – Eswatini, a ban on protests was issued on Friday, October 22nd, even as regional mediators seek to resolve the unrest in the country. According to reports […]
Jigawa Flags Off Cholera Vaccination Amidst Scores of Deaths
The Jigawa State government in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health has flagged off a cholera vaccination exercise following the death of 500 people from the disease outbreak in the state, with over 20,000 infected. Speaking at the flag off ceremony, the executive secretary of the state Primary Healthcare […]