Anambra Govt Rescues Mentally Challenged Pregnant teenager in Onitsha 1
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Anambra Govt Rescues Mentally Challenged Pregnant teenager in Onitsha

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 2
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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

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#EndSARS: Motorists groan as protesters block Enugu-Onitsha expressway 3
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#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

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Market leadership crisis tears Anambra Permsec, traders apart
South East

Anambra 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

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Anambra govt seals collapsed building that killed nursing mother 4
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Anambra 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

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Regardless Of Current Disputes, Obiano Gifts Brand New Vehicles To Anambra Monarchs 5
South East

Regardless 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

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Anambra lawmakers warn project contractors against non-adherence to specifications 6
South East

Anambra 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

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Covid-19: We didn't send you to collect money on our behalf - Anambra government cautions Police 7
South East

Covid-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

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Anambra govt warns against RTEAN plan to 'hijack' transport sector 10
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Anambra 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

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Obiano to health workers: Your hostility is pursuing Covid-19 suspects away 11
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Obiano 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,

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Anambra suspends 2020 Egwu Imo Awka, other cultural festivals 12
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Anambra 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)

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