LG election, campaign promise you must not renege on – IPCRC, CSO, others tell Soludo
Stakeholders in Anambra State have challenged Governor Chukwuma Soludo to make good his campaign promises of conducting Local Government elections in the state. The stakeholders comprising Civil Society Organisations, political parties, religious and traditional institutions, media, among others stated this at a forum organised by International Peace and Civic Responsibility Centre (IPCRC) in collaboration with […]
NSCDC arrests 4 suspects over armoured cable vandalism
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Anambra State Command has arrested a syndicate of four persons who specialize in vandalising armoured cables and other electrical installations in and around Awka metropolis. Parading the suspects at the Command Headquarters Awka on Friday, Mr. Edwin Osuala said the arrest followed credible information received from a […]
NSCDC Officers Torture Anambra Journalist, Say Media Practitioners Contributing to Nigeria’s Woes
No fewer than 10 officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State on Saturday launched a brutal attack on a practicing journalist in the State, Izunna Okafor, accusing media practitioners of being part of Nigeria’s problems. The journalist, it was gathered was in the same bus with the NSCDC officials, […]
Tribal Jirga asks Govt to Ensure Lasting Peace
PESHAWAR: The political parties leaders and civil society members including tribal elders held a grand jirga on Thursday urged the government, police and law-enforcing agencies to take effective steps for the restoration of lasting peace and curbing target-killing and other crimes in Bajaur tribal district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The grand jirga held at Khar, the […]
ISPs, HEIs chat way for increased internet access, connectivity in Anambra
Anambra State ICT Agency, in a strategic collaboration with the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has successfully organized a one-day interactive session that brought together Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), to discuss imperativeness for interconnectivity and to lay the foundation for establishing an Internet Exchange Point in the State. The […]
Blockchain: Tech Experts, Entrepreneurs, others Brainstorm on Emerging Technologies Possibilities
Technology experts, stakeholders and entrepreneurs at the weekend converged at the Chike Okoli Centre, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State to discuss possibilities that abound with blockchain and other emerging technologies. The event, was also to fully explore technology solutions to address key business, governance, and fiscal challenges in the State edged an inch closer […]
Don’t discriminate against PWDs – Seadogs urges NGOs
National Association of Seadogs Onitsha Chapter, Anambra State has called on Non-governmental organizations to provide employment for person with disabilities instead of discriminating against them based on their shortcomings. President of the Association, Engr Emeka Uwaechia made the call in Onitsha, Anambra State while delivering a Seminar themed, “Disability not a Limit to Ability” as […]
Founder Omepuruchukwu Charity Foundation celebrates 50th birthday
By: Ifeoma Ejiofor The Founder, Omepuruchukwu Charity Foundation, Mr Nicholas Echezona Nsoedo on Tuesday marked his 50th birthday. Mr Nsoedo used the occasion of his birthday to restate his commitment to service of humanity. “I feel very good about my birthday, because it’s another year. I’m so excited and elated. Many have gone but I’m […]
Strive to liberate yourselves from spiritual captivity – Anglican bishop urges Nigerians
Anglican bishop of Arochukwu/Ohafia Diocese, Rt Rev Johnson Onuoha has blamed myriad of challenges confronting Nigeria to sin which he said had long held the citizens captive. He called on Nigerians, especially christians, to work hard to escape spiritual captivity. The bishop spoke in Onitsha at the 2023 edition of the Fresh Manna International Conference […]
Soludo Celebrates Quadruplet, Triplet Mothers in Anambra Hospitals
Wife of Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo has celebrated two women who recently delivered quadruplet and triplet respectively at Referral Health Centre, Awgbu, and Enugwuabo Health Centre, Ufuma, both in Orumba North Local Government Area. Mrs Amuche Anoliefo, from Agulu in Anaocha Local Government Area, gave birth to a set of four babies same […]
Lawmakers, artist, others hail Emeka Offor over Ijele FM radio
Lawmakers and stakeholders in the entertainment industry have commended Chairman, Chrome Group, Sir Dr Emeka Offor for his decision to establish another radio station, Ijele 93.1 FM, in Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State. They described the decision as bold step to ensure promotion of Igbo language and culture through broadcasting. Speaking during […]