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
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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In a unanimous move to express their heartfelt gratitude and satisfaction with the Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo led administration, the Obosi Development Union (ODU) Worldwide, has organized a special thank you rally for Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo for remembering the old and single biggest political ward in Southern Nigeria, Obosi. The event which attracted virtually
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Medical and health professionals have identified lack of contentment, complexes and unequal remuneration among healthcare professionals in Nigeria as major factors fueling rivalry among health workers and dysfunctionality of healthcare system. Speaking during a Summit by Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN), Anambra State Chapter, themed “Professional Synergy in Healthcare Provision; A Panacea For
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…as family threatens hijack of widow’s late husband’s corpse Anambra State Women and Social Welfare Commissioner, Ify Obinabo on Friday ensured smooth burial of late Chike Aniakor and daughter Chiziterem Aniakor in the family compound in Umunya, Oyi Local government area of the state. This came following refusal of the deceased younger brother Vincent Aniakor
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Arrangements have almost been concluded by Veterinary Institution Registration Committee (VIRC) in conjunction with Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) for a one day stakeholders workshop in Awka, Anambra State. A statement by Chairman of VIRC, Dr Basil Ejidike Rose Chinyelu revealed that the workshop will hold on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 by 10am at ADP Hall, Ministry of Agriculture,
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Anambra State Government has disclosed its plans to launch a coding skill training tagged “Code Anambra” programme in two weeks’ time. Governor Chukwuma Soludo who disclosed this at National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp at Umuawulu/Mbaukwu urged corps members who were not good in coding and ICT skills to tap into the opportunity. Soludo,
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Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in Anambra State has condoled with Governor Chukwuma Soludo over the loss of his father, Late Pa Simeon Nwankwo Soludo who departed to the great beyond at the age of 92 years. The body, in a statement by its Chairman, Chimezie Anaso and Secretary, Ikenna Nwokedi described the death
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Former Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has commiserated with Governor Chukwuma Soludo over the death of his father, Paa Simeon Nwankwo Soludo, aged 92. A statement signed by Mr Tony Nezianya, his Publicist, Obiano said: ”I am saddened to hear about your father’s passing. “Paa Soludo lived a long and fulfilling life and was an esteemed member
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