…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
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Housing, 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
Read moreFlood Disaster: Nasarawa Assembly begs govt to provide relief materials for victims
Following the devastating effect of flooding, which has rendered many residents homeless, the Nasarawa State House of Assembly has appealed to the state government to provide relief materials to flood victims across the 13 Local Government Areas of the state. This, the assembly said, would reduce their suffering and improve their standard of living. Speaker
Read moreQuit our community or risk sanctions – Nteje locals warn Mkpulummiri dealers
Nteje community in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State has attributed increase in crime in the area to rising use of hard drugs, particularly mkpulummiri among the youths. The community, as a result, abolished the sale of hard drugs, while issuing its dealers 14days ultimatum to relocate from the community. Addressing newsmen on Thursday
Read moreGov. Bagudu vows to complete ongoing road projects
….visits retired supreme court justice The Governor of Kebbi Date Alhaji Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has vowed to complete all ongoing rural roads before handing over in 2023. He also wish the retired Supreme Court Justice Uthman Mohammed quick recovery after his discharge from his hospital admission. Gov. Atiku Bagudu on Saturday May 1 2021 said
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