KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV) has tested at least 300 Imo State residents for tuberculosis and COVID- 19. The programme being backed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Imo State Government is expected to last for two months. The testing, which will be carried out in the 27 local government areas
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Imo Government has ordered about 3,000 families directly affected by the landslide that occurred last week at Okohia Akwakuma in Owerri North Council Area to relocate immediately. The slide affected many homes and buildings. Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Iyke Njoku, told newsmen that the displaced families should leave their residences immediately to avoid calamity. He
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The Leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide OYC at the weekend described the recent media attacks on against Ebonyi State Governor Chief David Umahi by the spokesperson of Alaigbo Development Foundation Chief Abia Onyike as calculated attempt to incite and instigate Ebonyi people against the Governor. Ohanaeze Youth Council stated that those making the
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Chairman of Okpuno Umuogali Oba community, Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Chief Christian Ogoegbunam Igwilo, has accused the police of invading and arresting his subjects, 29 youths, based on frame up charges. Recall that in the early hours of Tuesday, a combined team of police and local vigilante group, stormed the said community
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It was a rare reunion at Abuja where top politicians from Ebonyi state met in a get-together to review the state of affairs in the state. Convened at the instance of Governor David Umahi the meeting cut across all political parties. Gov Umahi exchanging pleasantries with Sen. Obinna OgbaIn attendance were past governors, member of
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ABOUT 18 natives and non-natives indigent Abians on admission at Madonna Catholic Church Hospital, Umuahia, the state capital, who were being held at the medical facility over their inability to offset their bills have been allowed to rejoin other members of their families. It was gathered that the reprieve came their way when the 2015
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FORMER Commissioner for Information in Ebonyi State, Abia Onyike, has called on Governor David Umahi to act on allegations of “possible sale of some landed properties and houses located in Lagos or any other properties belonging to Ebonyi State Government in any other part of Nigeria.” Onyike pleaded with Umahi not to sweep this allegation
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The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, AVM Mohammadu Mohammed (Rtd), at the weekend, expressed sadness over the unfortunate demise of some Ebonyi people following the continued communal clashes in some parts of Ebonyi State. Mohammed stated this in Abakaliki while distributing emergency relief items to over 2000 peasant farmers of Amagu community
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No fewer than 55 young entrepreneurs and entertainers in Anambra State have received the sum of N2.7million from the GSS Group of Companies in support of their various businesses. Making the presentation on Friday in Awka, the firm’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Arc Chukwudi Ezenwa, said the gesture was informed by the untold hardships
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Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano on Thursday said he will deliver three legacy projects to the people of the State in 2021. The projects are the Anambra Airport at Umueri, the International Conference Center ICC in Awka, and the Capital City Stadium in Awka. The State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, C. Don
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The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, was told by the Federal House of Representatives to look into the State’s criminal justice system, especially as it concerns awaiting trial of inmates. The Chairman, House Committee on Reformatory Institutions, Hon. Anayo Nwonu, stated this when his Committee members paid a courtesy call on the State Governor,
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Tension and scary development in Ukpabi Nimbo Community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State as herdsmen return to the community, four years after where over 40 people were killed in an invasion of the community. Dr. Akachukwu Clement, one of the Spokespersons of the community in an interview said the pathetic story of
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ABIA State Government says it has discovered bovine tuberculosis disease in Aba and therefore warned Abians against eating cow lungs The state Commissioner for Agriculture , Ikechi Mgboji , who disclosed this on Tuesday , explained that avoiding the consumption of cow lungs would stop residents from contracting the disease . According to him ,
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Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, (SDGs) Economic Planning and Donor Agencies has warned contractors executing public projects in schools in the state to adhere strictly to government specifications. Chairman of the committee, Mr. Ebele Ejiofor gave the warning following a tour of some World Bank projects in secondary schools across
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THE Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide (OYC) has warned the People’s Democratic Party not to fish for votes in its geo-political zone, if it fails to present an Igbo candidate for presidency in 2023. This occurred as alleged moves by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to pick its presidential candidate for the 2023 election from
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