National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) Onitsha Chapter has warned men to resist the temptation of transferring aggression on their wives. Executive member of the group, Mr Ezennia Chukwudebelu gave the warning at the weekend during a road show sensitization in commemoration of the United Nations International day for the elimination of Violence against women.
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Soludo a true Nigerian in character, attire – Ooni of Ife
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has described Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo as a true Nigerian. He said Soludo has tried to live his life as a true Nigerian ambassador, representing the country in both character and attire. Speaking during a visit to the Governor at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, the
Read moreFormer Nnewi North chairman buries mum in style
The former Executive Chairman of Nnewi North LGA, Hon Amobi Chikwendu on Friday laid his beloved mother Late Ochiora Winifred Mmachukwu Chikwendu (The American Lady) to rest in a grand style. In a funeral service which took place at St Thomas Anglican Church, Otolo Nnewi, the bishop of Ogbaru diocese of Anglican communion, Bishop Prosper
Read moreMbadinuju governed Anambra selflessly – Soludo
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has described late former Governor of the State, Dr. Chinwoke Clement Mbadinuju as a man who devoted his life to serving the people of the State. He also noted that Dr. Mbadinuju laid the foundation for the modern-day Anambra State. The governor spoke while paying glowing tributes to late
Read moreGov Soludo’s father for burial on 23rd December
The father of the Anambra State governor, Nze Simeon N. Soludo(Akukananwa) has been billed for burial on 23 December, 2023. The announcement for the funeral program was signed by Chief Emma Soludo on behalf of the family. Funeral mass according to the announcement would hold by 10.00amat St Theresa’s Catholic Church Isuofia, Aguata LGA of Anambra State.
Read moreWhy our constitution needs review – Ohanaeze
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide led by Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, (Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo) has called for a review of the 2003 Ohanaeze Ndigbo Constitution. The Constitution currently bears the signatures of Prof Joe Irukwu, as the President-General; Col. J.O.G. Achuzia, as the Secretary General and Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, as the Chairman of
Read moreJoin Fight Against Environmental Problems – Commissioners urge journalists
The Commissioner for Environment in Anambra State, Dr Felix Odimegwu, has charged journalists to contribute to efforts by the government towards tackling the twin menace of flooding and erosion in the state. Odimegwu gave the charge while rendering the account of his steadwardship at the 2023 Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ accountability and watchdog conference
Read moreAgain, Chidoka commissions borehole project in Obosi
The people of Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State have course to celebrate again as the former member of House of Representatives, Hon Obinna Chidoka commissioned the fifth water borehole project in the commercial town. Construction of the borehole project sited in Obinagu-Ire village commenced in August 2023 and completed in
Read moreObi hails Anambra young writers for celebrating Achebe
Presidential Candidate of Labour Party LP in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi has commended young writers in Anambra State for celebrating the legendary Nigerian writer, Late Prof. Chinua Achebe annually. Obi gave the commendation at the 2023 Chinua Achebe Literary Festival and Memorial Lecture, organized by the Society of Young Nigerian Writers Anambra
Read moreEx-Malawi President, Makinde, Obi, others x-ray Zik’s stirling virtues at UNIZIK
Former Malawi President, Dr. Joyce Hilda Banda has challenged Africans to rise against insensitive and corrupt leaders who have continued to impoverish the continent and explore her peaceful and united opportunities towards achieving meaningful growth and development. Banda who was a keynote speaker at the 12th Annual Zik lecture with the theme: “Reclaiming Zik’s World:
Read moreEra of quackery in veterinary services over in Anambra
Anambra State government has warned vet professionals and other stakeholders in veterinary services against acts contrary to established guidelines regulating veterinary practices. Director of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Dr Rose Chinyelu Ejidike gave the warning in Awka during a one-day sensitization workshop for vet services stakeholders on registration of premesis. She regretted escalation of
Read moreActivist vows aggressive campaign against underaged marriage
President of All Nations Arise Manifest (ANAM), Tessy Aniesi has pledged to intensify her crusade against underage marriage and other associated cultural practices in Umuenwelum and Anam in Anambra West Local Government area of Anambra state. She also promised to increase her campaign for Girl and Boy Child Education as well as to raise more
Read moreEx-Malawi President, Makinde, Obi, others for 12th Zik Lecture Series
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State is set to host the 12th edition of the annual Zik Lecture Series slated for Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Secretariat. The event regarded as the mother of all events in UNIZIK is being organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University
Read moreEquip yourselves for mentorship – NYSC boss tells corps members
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has challenged corps members to equip themselves with necessary leadership skills in order to be good mentors. Anambra State Coordinator, NYSC, Mrs Blessing Ekene Iruma stated this at the 2023 Batch C stream 1 edition of the Mind the gap Nigeria. She argued that corps members who would be going
Read moreSoludo, Obi, Others for Achebe Literary Festival, Memorial Lecture
Arrangements have been concluded the for 2023 Chinua Achebe Literary Festival and Memorial Lecture by the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (Anambra State Chapter). The Coordinator, Izunna Okafor, who disclosed this in Awka while giving update on the association’s preparedness for the 2023 edition of the event, said the ocassion will be a gathering of
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