Two mentally challenged persons were rescued by the Anambra State’s Ministry of Women and Children Affairs at Fegge and Onisi Onira Garden Inland Town Onitsha. The victims, a teenage pregnant woman and another young man, were rescued at Ziks Avenue Fegge and another young man, at Onisi Onira Garden both in the commercial city of
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#EndSARS: Anambra assures ambulance services for emergencies
Anambra State government has pledged its commitment to providing essential services to the people of the state where and when necessary. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala gave the assurance during a chat with newsmen, saying the Ministry’s paramedics and ambulances have been on red alert to provide emergency services. He pleaded with the
Read more#EndSARS: Motorists groan as protesters block Enugu-Onitsha expressway
Vehicular movement was on Wednesday grounded following protests by scores of #EndSARS protesters in Awka, the Anambra State capital. Motorists and commuters were kept for hours by the protesters who also paralyzed socioeconomic activities in the area. The protesters moved to major streets in the city later converged on the Aroma junction by the Onitsha
Read moreAnambra govt, community land dispute: lawmakers demand ceasefire
The Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Public Petitions has expressed dismay over impending crises occasioned by land dispute between Ministry of Lands and people of Okpuno in Awka North Local Government Area of the state. The committee raised the concerns when both parties appeared before it during its sitting following a petition by
Read moreAnambra govt seals collapsed building that killed nursing mother
Anambra state Physical Planning Board (ANSPPB), have sealed off the one storey uncompleted collapsed building at Umuota village, Obosi in Idemili North LGA of the state. The structure reportedly collapsed on Sunday, leaving a 40-year old nursing mother dead and others trapped while a 6-months old baby was rescued alive. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of
Read moreRegardless Of Current Disputes, Obiano Gifts Brand New Vehicles To Anambra Monarchs
The Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on Friday, gifted about 130 brand new vehicles to traditional rulers in the state, regardless of current controversies between the governor and some monarchs. The vehicle gifts came weeks after oil magnate, Arthur Eze, reportedly presented 12 SUVs to 12 monarchs who were suspended for joining him to
Read moreAnambra lawmakers warn project contractors against non-adherence to specifications
Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, Economic Planning and Donor Agencies has warned contractors executing public projects in the state against non adherence to government specifications. Chairman of the committee, Mr Ebele Ejiofor gave the warning following findings after a tour of some World Bank supported projects in some Secondary
Read moreCovid-19: We didn’t send you to collect money on our behalf – Anambra government cautions Police
Anambra state government has condemned the alleged extortions of residents of the state by some police officers over face masks violation. Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala stated this while responding to a caller, who identified himself as Mr Nnamdi from Nnobi during an ABS Radio, Facebook live streaming programme . The caller had alleged
Read moreGov. Obiano Gets New Youngest Appointee
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has appointed Eze Chianumba Prince, 28, as Executive Assistant. His appointment was stated in a letter issued by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Primus Odili. The letter read: “I am pleased to inform you that His Excellency Chief Dr. Willie Obiano the Executive Governor of Anambra State
Read moreObiano issues red card to rapists in Anambra
Governor of Anambra state, Chief Willie Obiano has warned rapists and other sex offenders in the state, threatening that anybody found guilty of sexual crimes would face the full wrath of the law. Obiano spoke through the Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs, Lady Ndidi Mezue, during the fifth edition of ‘Meet the Media’, an
Read moreAnambra govt warns against RTEAN plan to ‘hijack’ transport sector
Anambra State Government has raised alarm over alleged plans by the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) to unleash terror in the State by a forceful ‘take over’ of transport activities in the State by June 1, 2020. It warned that the planned action would result in violent clashes with existing structures and operators
Read moreObiano to health workers: Your hostility is pursuing Covid-19 suspects away
Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano has warned health workers against being hostile to patients suspected to have Covid-19 symptoms. He said such attitudes were not acceptable in the state, stressing that it would discourage possible Covid-19 patients from walking willingly into hospitals to reveal their condition. Speaking on Monday during a special Broadcast on Covid-19,
Read moreAnambra suspends 2020 Egwu Imo Awka, other cultural festivals
The Anambra State government has announced the suspension of all cultural festivals for 2020 in the state. The suspension of annual festivals like Imo Awka and other cultural activities through the year is in line with safety measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID 19 within the state. Secretary to the State Government (SSG)
Read moreAnambra confirms two potential COVID 19 testing centers
The Anambra State Government has confirmed two potential COVID 19 testing centers in the state. The state also urged residents to take few careful steps to return the state to normalcy. Governor Willie Obiano stated this while briefing the public in a special broadcast on COVID 19 on Friday, May 1. According to Obiano “I am
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