…the protesters blocked the Obosi end of the ongoing 2nd Niger Bridge Over 600 landlords, predominantly women and widows of Nkpika Layout Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State have protested alleged plot by a developer and a popular church to disposes them of their land. The protesters, under the aegis of
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Jubilation as clerics break death, poverty curses in Anambra community
By: Praise Chinecherem It was celebration galore in Okpaleze Uruezealor Ogidi community, Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State following the liberation of the people of the area from poverty and death curses. Breaking the curses during a special mass service, Rev. Fr. Aloysius Agba, from Our Lady’s parish Ogidi, urged the people to renounce
Read moreAnambra community lauds Police over land grabber’s arrest, praises Soludo’s intervention
…the land grabbers had invaded the community where they allegedly demolished over 70 buildings People of Umueze Ogwugwu in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State have commended the Police for arresting one of the land grabbers, Sunday Chukwuemeka in the community. They also praised Governor Chukwuma Soludo for putting up a public
Read moreCCECC seeks partnership with Nasarawa Govt to construct Apo-Keffi rail line
…as construction work begin on Karu technology village, Masaka-Luvu road A major Chinese constructioN30n company, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), has sought to partner with the Nasarawa State Government towards the building of a rail line that will run from Apo in the Federal Capital Territory, to Keffi, in Nasarawa State. Nasarawa State Governor,
Read moreAnambra youth leaders wade into Obi, Soludo rift, call for calm
…The leaders, under the aegis of Coalition of Anambra State Youth Leaders and Stakeholders said there was no love lost between the duo as being speculated Youth leaders in Anambra State have called for restraints and calm over perceived rift between Governor Chukwuma Soludo and former Governor and Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP),
Read moreAnambra community protests encroachment, brutalization, demolition of buildings
…the encroachment and demolition have prompted some residents to forcefully abandon their ancestorial land/homes for their lives The people of Ogwugwu/Umueze Oba community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State have protested alleged encroachment on their ancestral lands and subsequent demolition of about 70 houses by some land grabbers aided by security operatives
Read moreANSLGSC to fish out ghost workers in LG System
…reiterates its determination to rid the commission of ghost workers for improved productivity. The Anambra State Local Government Service Commission has reiterated its determination to fish out ghost workers in the State Local Government System for efficiency and improved productivity. The Chairman, Barr. Vin Ifeanyi Ezeaka, disclosed this at the Commission during an interactive session
Read moreHousing, Industrial projects: Obaseki allocates 35,000 hectares
…says his administration is planning new towns and developing and opening up industrial estates The Edo State Government has made available 35,000 hectares of land for housing and industrial development projects in various communities and cities in the state. Governor Godwin Obaseki, who disclosed this on Thursday said his administration will do this in partnership
Read moreSen Ubah weeps uncontrollably as Aide is laid to rest in Anambra
‘Senator Uche Ekwunife described the attack on Ubah as purely an assassination attempt’ Senatorial representing Anambra South District, Ifeanyi Ubah wept uncontrollably during the burial of his most trusted Aide, Mr Ikechukwu Obum at Mbaukwu in Awka South local government area of Anambra State. The lawmaker could not speak to reporters due to his psychological
Read moreAnambra monarch hails Soludo over road construction, says move’ll facilitate movement of agro products
‘Soludo has started the construction of roads and other infrastructure on all the areas that seemed to have been neglected over the years’ Traditional Ruler of Omor Kingdom in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra, Igwe Oranu Chidume has commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for awarding the construction of Amansi-Oba-Ofemili, Umolum-Omor roads. Chidume gave the commendation
Read moreFlood: 6 die in Kogi community, 75 fatalities recorded in Yobe
‘Over 31,000 households had been affected by floods in 255 communities in Yobe’ Six persons including a toddler, have been killed by a flood that sacked communities in the Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State. Two of the victims were brought ashore by divers after a boat capsized while ferrying residents to Ganaja village
Read moreFlood Threat: Lagos Govt warns residents
‘Issuing the red alert, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources stressed the need for residents to be vigilant’ Lagos State Government has alerted residents of the state especially those residing on the banks of Ogun River to relocate upland. The state government also directed property owners and developers to desist from embarking on any
Read moreReps candidate donates palliatives to flood victims, urges support for IDPs
‘Gwacham who donated the palliatives while visiting the IDP camp encouraged the victims to remain steadfast as their plight would soon be addressed’ The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) flag-bearer and frontline hopeful for House of Representatives Oyi/Ayamelum federal constituency, Lady Maureen Gwacham has distributed palliatives and relief materials to the victims of the recent
Read moreCSOs seek Buhari, others’ support for flood victims
‘The flood water emanates and surges from Cameroon’ Anambra Civil Society Network (ACSONET) a foremost platform for Citizens and Non State Actors’ stakeholders, has empathized with communities and citizens affected by the current flooding, as a result of persistent rainfalls. Comrade Azor who is also, a member of the governing Board of Anambra State Waste
Read moreAnambra govt distributes relief materials to flood victims
‘Government is concerned about the health needs of the victims’ The Anambra State Government has commenced healthcare intervention services for displaced flood victims staying in holding centres across the state to ease their sufferings. The victims received cartons of drugs and mosquitoe treated nets at their various centres. Speaking on Tuesday during a visit to
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