Two human and pro-democracy groups have asked President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to sack Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu with immediate effect despite his apology to Nigerians over his unfortunate gaffe of poor electricity usage. Adelabu had in an unguarded moment while defending the astronomical increase in electricity tariff blamed Nigerians for being responsible for epileptic
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A Non-Governmental Organization, Social and Integral Development Centre, SIDEC has launched a sensitization and awareness creation campaign on the destructive impacts of climate change on women and girls in Anambra State. The week-long exercise tagged “Climate Change and You” will be implemented under the Women’s Voice and Leadership Nigeria (WVL-Nigeria), a five-year project anchored by
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In Nigeria, the escalating food shortages, marked by rising prices and decreased availability of agricultural products, are palpable. Yet, many Nigerians remain unaware of how their everyday actions contribute to this growing crisis. The impact of climate change in Nigeria is unmistakable, yet there is a lack of awareness about the necessary measures to mitigate
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Founder, Leader and Archbishop of Living Christ Mission Inc., His Grace, The Most Rev Prof Daddy Hezekiah has criticized certain policies and practices of the banking industries in the country. He particularly condemned the arbitrary deductions made from customers’ accounts for cash deposits and other transactions, describing it as mere extortion and damaging to reputation
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A Non-Governmental Organization, Connected Development (CODE) has inaugurated its new intervention dubbed Project Trust, in Anambra State to address the problem of trust, which has characterized the relationship between the government and the citizens for decades. Project Trust, which is run under the theme “Deepening and institutionalizing accountability, social inclusion systems, and processes to promote
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The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has announced total system collapse which affected the entire states of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo. The Head, Corporate Communications, Emeka Eze, in a statement said the system collapse occurred on Monday at 2:41am. The statement reads, “I wish to inform ouresteemed customers of a total system collapse
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The Campaign for Democracy (CD) and Human Rights, Liberty Access and Peace Defenders’Foundation (HURIDE) have called on Chairman of Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chief Emeka Orji, to draft his men to evacuate refuses that litter the streets and roads in the Council area. The groups in a statement issued by High
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Anambra State Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and Entertainment, Mr Don Onyenji has attributed ongoing massive urbanization in various parts of the State to giant strides of the current administration in the area of road infrastructure. Onyenji disclosed this at a dinner and unveiling ceremony of the Soul City Estate Obosi, which took place in Awka
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Methodist bishop of Awka Diocese, Rt Rev Moses Nwakanma on Saturday lamented what he described as unimaginable and insensitive disposition of the ruling class to the sufferings and plights of Nigerians. He regretted that the more the masses cry, complain and agitate about the nation’s prevailing economic strangulation, the more the rulers develop thick skin.
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Members of Oraifite Palace Council otherwise called Ndichie with Prince Çhinedu Nsoffor as Chairman have been exposed to a training conference where Ejirimara Ndi Bu Igbo Cultural Association presented talks on dwindling Igbo customs and tradition. The event which took place at the palace of Igwe Dr Daniel Udoji, Obi Oraifite III, yesterday, was jointly
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Crisis is currently rocking Ochanja Central Market, Onitsha, Anambra State, following accusations and counter accusations by the market chairman, Chief Bonaventure Muo and a rival group reportedly led by Chief Nwabueze Umeh, and supported by Chief Clifford Ilodiuba and Chief Onyeka Abazu. Briefing newsmen, the chairman disclosed that attachment shop he procured in 2008 was
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The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye has accused certain influential persons in the state of sabotaging efforts of the security operatives in securing the State. He attributed the recent few security breaches that occured in the State to handiwork of the individuals he described as enemies of progress working tirelessly to frustrate
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Anambra State government has waded into the lingering leadership crisis in Azia community in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state. Two contestants to the throne, Prof Titus Eze and Chief Felix Ifeanyimuo were locked in the struggle over who becomes the monarch, when suddenly, Eze died. Ifeanyimuo had since demanded certificate of recognition be
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President, Council of Knights in the Anglican Diocese of Awka, Prof. Emma Ezenwaji has challenged members to rededicate themselves to the service of God. Ezenwaji gave the charge at St. Peters Anglican Church, Amawbia, Anambra South Local Government Area, during the Retreat of Awka Diocesan Council of Knights. He also advised those to be knighted
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Authorities of Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State have named a street after the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye. Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Tuesday said the gesture was a reward to the commissioner for the improved security in the state. He said the street named after the
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