An Anglican priest, Ven Samuel Onwudiwe has challenged Christians to keep trusting God amidst prevailing challenges of life. He also enjoined them to continue to obey God’s commandments while expecting His blessings at the appropriate time. Onwudiwe spoke at St Mary’s Cathedral, Diocese of Nnewi, Anglican Communion shortly after his collation and induction by Bishop
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Rock Foundation for Widows, Orphans and Less Privileged, ROFWOL have urged women to go for Human Papilloma Virus, HPV, screening annually or risk the attack of Cervical cancer. Founder of the group, Mrs. Favour Chika-Okafor gave the advice while addressing women in Nnewi as part of activities to mark the World Cervical Cancer Month and
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It was sea of heads on Saturday in Oraifite community in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State for the celebration of 65th birthday anniversary of Sir Emeka Offor, founder of the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation. Among the personalities at the occasion were Governor Chukwuma Soludo, Taraba State governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, represented by his
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The Anambra State government has revealed that its fire service is currently ranking number one in the entire South-East and number six in Nigeria. Commissioner for Power and Water Resources, Engr. Julius Chukwuemeka made this known during an interview with the Media in his office in Awka. He said Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s government, on assumption
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The Anambra State House of Assembly has urged Governor Chukwuma Soludo to direct the Special Adviser on Trade and Market and the Managing Director, Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, (ACTDA), to commence the construction of affordable local mini markets within Awka metropolis. The motion followed rising menace of street trading and its associated effects on
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The Justice Development and Peace Caritas (JDPC) Nnewi, Anambra State has expressed concerns over students’ preparedness for Computer-Based Tests (CBT) as announced by the West Africa Examination Council, WAEC ahead of its examinations. To this end, it has resolved to collaborate with the agency to address technological gaps in education and healthcare in the state.
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A non-governmental organisation, The Kemak Foundation for Enhancing Sustainable Livelihood has trained no fewer than 100 graduates in Ebonyi State. The foundation’s Executive Director, Makuachukwu Ojide, said the summit was targeted at preparing and equipping the graduates for the labour market. “This is in pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) eight, which emphasises full
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Philanthropist and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Shield Security Company Ltd, Ozo Jeff Nweke has handed over sum of N4.5million to four students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University into his Ozo Jeff scholarship scheme. The beneficiaries included: Ngama Hope Chidera- English language and Literary studies; Okonkwo John- Statistics; Alieze Samson- Education Management and Policy and David
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Vice President, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene has been conferred with the Grand Patron honour by the Association of Past Presidents General of Anambra State (APPAS) under the Association of Anambra state Town Union (ASATU). The association also honoured Commissioner of Police in the state, Aderemi Adeoye, with the award of excellence in security architecture.
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National Association of Seadogs, Onitsha Chapter, Anambra State has given out free JAMB forms to 30 students from Onitsha North, Onitsha South and Ogbaru Local Government Areas of Anambra State. President of the Association, Engr Emeka Uwaechia who disclosed this while presenting the forms to the beneficiaries, said the gesture was in
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A lecturer at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Engr. Dr. Edwin Umeghalu has described as an error and injustice the coronation and certificate of recognition issued to current Monarch of Ojoto Community, Igwe Gerald Mbamalu. Umeghalu stated this in Awka during media parley while reacting on the leadership crisis in Ojoto community and
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Former Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Anayo Nnebe is dead. Nnebe, who died on Wednesday January 24, 2024 after a brief illness, was the Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Legislative and State Assembly Matters. Confirming the incident in a press statement on Wednesday, the Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr.
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It was celebration galore in Abatete town in Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra State following inuguaration of De Great Abatete Ambassadors. Speaking during the event, President of the association, Chief Paul Okeke said the inuguaration, marked by spirit of optimism, brought smiles to the faces of the people of Abatete as it outlined series
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The Women Initiatives For Greater Anambra (WIGA) has congratulated the National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance(APGA), Chief Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa on the auspicious celebration of his birth anniversary. The Women Initiatives For Greater Anambra in a congratulatory message signed by their convener, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi(Iyom Ife-Abata) said that Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa has proven
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Miss Oluchukwu Chioma Nzomiwu who won and was recently crowned Ada Orai 2023/24 beauty pageant has rolled out her empowerment program for Oraifite youths and children in general. Miss Nzomiwu defeated five other contestants to emerge victorious in a keen contest on 26th December, 2023 at Civic Center Oraifite, Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State. Ada
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