Catholic bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor on Saturday distributed food items to no fewer than 500 indigent persons across the state. The food items which included bags of rice, garri, tubers of yam and clothing materials were distributed to the aged and children drawn from various parts of the state, including Muslims.
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Easter: Forgive yourselves over Nigeria-Biafra war – Archbishop Ibezim urges Ndigbo
The Archbishop, Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Reverend Alexander Ibezim has charged persons of Igbo extraction to forgive themselves over the excruciating Nigeria-Biafra civil war which occured over 50 years ago. Ibezim gave the charge at Saint Peters Anglican Church, Amawbia, Anambra South Local Government Area, during the 2024 Good
Read moreAnambra residents enjoying high speed broad band internet under Soludo’s 2years govt – ANSPPB
Chairman, Anambra State Physical Planning Board (ANSPPB) Barr Chike Maduekwe has praised efforts of the administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo in the past two years. Speaking with journalists in Awka, Maduekwe said Soludo had shown commitment to transforming the state judging from what he has achieved within two years as the Governor of Anambra State.
Read moreWashed road: Stop distracting Soludo – Protesting traders warn politicians
Traders and residents of Ochanja market area and Fegge neighbourhood in Onitsha, Anambra State on Wednesday protested against antics of desperate politicians discrediting the good works of Governor Chukwuma Soludo in the state. They warned politicians in the state to desist from distracting Governor Chukwuma Soludo with propaganda. Media has been awash with reports occasioned
Read moreDeveloper Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention As FCDA Demolishes Multi-billion Abuja Estate Amidst Court Order
Prince and Princess Ltd, developer of properties at a multi billion naira estate belonging to Praco Ltd has sent a passionate appeal to President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the unlawful demolition of it’s property located at Pot 581 E27 Cadastral Zone, Kugbo- Abuja. The Developer disclosed that officials of the Federal Capital Development
Read moreEaster: NSCDC Deploys 1,051 officers in Anambra, Beefs Up Security
Anambra State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Maku Olatunde has ordered the deployment of 1,051 officers and men across various critical national assets and infrastructure, worship centres celebration venues, parks, recreational centres, and other strategic points ahead of the forthcoming Easter celebration. Maku stated this on Wednesday at the State Command
Read moreBishop Ezeokafor blames parents over pupils’ 12-hr stay in school, urges Soludo to end trend
Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship, Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor has expressed worry over long periods of time pupils and students spend in school. He said an average pupil and student spend not less than 12 hours daily in school, wondering the time they had left to spend with their parents at home. The
Read moreResidents allege weapons acquisition plot to invade community, seeks Govt, IGP, DSS intervention
Awesome Chinecherem People of Umu Aana clan of Umuogbo -Agu community, Enugu Ezike, Igboeze North Local Government Area of Enugu State have raised the alarm over alleged threat of invasion by three other clans from Umuogbo-Agu community. They sent Save Our Soul, SOS, message to Enugu State Government, Inspector General of Police, IGP, Director General
Read moreUBS To Train Leadership, Mgt Professionals with PG, Certificate Courses
UNIZIK Business School (UBS) has commenced Post-Graduate and Certificate courses for effective leadership and management in business, economy and governance. Director, UNIZIK Business School, Prof. Chinedu Onyeizugbe who disclosed this in a chat with newsmen to mark commencement of the new admission season said the move was part of the school’s commitment to making education
Read moreInsist on service for your tax – SIDEC tells Anambra traders
Traders across markets in Anambra State have been charged to continue to engage the state government on their charters of demands until they achieve them. The Executive Director, Social and Integral Development Centre, (SIDEC), Ugochi Ehiahuruike, gave the charge in Awka at a one-day sensitization programme on tax policies, programs and compliance, as well as
Read moreWe’re committed to a nation where citizens are needlessly blind – NOA
The Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) has reiterated its commitment to a country where the citizenry is needlessly blind. President, Dr Chimeziri Anderson stated this in Awka, Amambra State at the National Delegates Congress and Glaucoma Summit themed, “Glaucoma, The Silent Thief Of Sight” He however regretted that many Nigerians, especially those at the grassroots still
Read more‘70% Nigeria sicknesses caused by lack of potable water’
The Director, National Water Resources Capacity Building Network Centre, South-East, Region, Prof. Emma Ezenwaji has said that most sicknesses Nigerians suffer from on daily basis are related to water. Ezenwaji disclosed this during the commemoration of this year’s International Water Day, with the theme “Water For Peace”, held at Igwebudu Primary School Urum, Awka North
Read moreKanu’s continued detention disregard to Amechi, Obiozor, Ezife, others – Igbo group
The Igboezue International Association Nigeria and the Diaspora, IIAND has called on President Bola Tinubu to release unconditionality, leader of Indigenous People of Diaspora Biafra (IPoB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The group which is worried by Kanu’s continued detention and reports of his deteriorating health condition, described his continued detention as disrespect to foremost nationalist, Chief
Read more2024 Int’l Day of Forests: Anambra sacrificing forest reserves for devt
March 21st of every year is designated all over the world as International Day of Forests. It is a global observance designed to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. The day has been celebrated since 2012 when it was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly. This year’s theme, “Forests and
Read moreResist compromise but don’t lose public empathy – NSCDC boss urges new recruits
Anambra State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has charged newly recruited personnel of the Corps to work hard, stay humble and enjoy a promising career in NSCDC. State Commandant, Maku Olatunde gave the advice during the ceremonial presentation of certificate of training to the new entrants into the job after successful
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