Youth Wing of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide said it would deploy all resources at its disposal in finding lasting solution to the insecurity impasse in Southeast. National leader, Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, who made the pledge in a chat with newsmen in Awka, Anambra State said various capabilities of Igbo yout hs, including the good, bad and
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Otu Oka-Iwu Nigeria, a body of lawyers of Igbo extraction in Lagos, has urged the governors of the South-East states to collaborate and tackle the ongoing Monday sit-at-home in the region. The President of the group, Mazi Okechukwu Unegbu made the call on Tuesday at its maiden news conference in Lagos. Unegbu said the sit-at-home
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Residents of five states in Southeast are currently in total darkness following system collapse of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC). The Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Emeka Ezeh in a statement, said the collapse which occurred at 12:40am on Thursday, resulted to loss of supply currently being experienced across the network. He said the firm
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Residents of Nnobi in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State have raised the alarm over devastating gully erosion in the area They said the erosion which has cut off the Nnobi-Nkpor road, might likely swallow classroom block in Nnobi High School if no urgent intervention is taken. A stakeholder in the area, Sir
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About 150 illegal livestock shops have been demolished in Onitsha, Anambra state over failure to relocate to markets provided for them by the government. The demolition which took place along Iweka – Ochanja road was carried out by joint task force from Onitsha South and North Local Government Areas. The task force who stormed the
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John Bosco Onunkwo Foundation has donated N5 million to Ohanaeze youths in Anambra State for environmental friendly research aimed at protecting the state from natural disaster. Speaking shortly after receiving award of excellence from the Ohanaeze Youth wing, Chairman of the Foundation and National Grand Patron of the body Chief John Bosco Onunkwo also disclosed
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing Worldwide has described reports alleging that a total of 87,700 persons were killed, detained and displaced only in Imo State as unverifiable. The group said the report credited to one Igboayaka O. Igboayaka was capable of violent incitement; especially amongst the youths. A statement by its Publicity Secretary, Mazi Chika Art
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Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has promised to install Closed-Circuit Television CCTV cameras in Onitsha markets, as well as within Upper Iweka axis ahead Christmas and New Year celebrations. He said the project was part of his administration’s agenda to reposition Onitsha markets to meet up global standards. Soludo spoke during a Business
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing Worldwide, has passed vote of confidence on the leadership of Chief Engr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu as the President General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. The youths also reaffirmed their resolve and commitment to end “Sit at Home” in Southeast. Rising from crucial meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC) with Iwuanyanwu in Owerri Imo
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…move would serve as deterrent to parents and guardians – Commissioner The Anambra State Government said it would commence the arrest and prosecution of parents and guardians who engage children in street hawking and begging. Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo who disclosed this on the sidelines of the celebration of the International
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Traders in Nnewi, Anambra State have raised the alarm over deplorable state of roads leading to Timber Market in Agbo Edo area of the industrial city. They said the road, constructed four years ago and serving Timber (Ogbor Osisi) Market Agbo Edo, Building Materials Market, Spare Parts Market, Nkwor Nnewi and others has collapsed. Speaking
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The traditional ruler of Amichi community in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Ofobuike Ezeoke, has debunked his alleged dethronement and enthronement of another traditional ruler to take over from him. He also refuted alleged division, vacancy and contest for the traditional stool of the community. Certain members of the community had
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Landlords at Ofuobi Estate, Ameri Layout, Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State defied weekly Monday sit-at-home order to protest epileptic power supply in the area. The protesters who carried placards with varying inscriptions as “Emeka Offor, EEDC, Governor Soludo, Stakeholders, come to our rescue, we are being exploited,” alleged hijack of installation of electrical
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A gully erosion in several communities in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State swallowed a two-storey building and a four-bedroom bungalow after a torrential rain that lasted for over 16 hours. The two-storey building belonged to an indigene living outside the country, while the other belonged to another indigene residing in the state. The
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The Chairman, Anambra State Physical Planning Board (ANSPPB), Barr Chike Maduekwe has urged residents of the State to report any staff of the agency involved in any form of misconduct for appropriate sanctions. He cautioned those accusing the staff of financial inducement but unwilling to expose them to desist from tarnishing the image of the
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