Keke, Okada riders urged to resist touts, cabals' instigated protests 
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Keke, Okada riders urged to resist touts, cabals’ instigated protests 

…noting that the problems of Keke/ Motorcycle drivers started with the activities of touts, unions and cabals Operators of tricycles and motorcycles in Anambra State have been advised not to be involved in any protest organised by touts, unions and cabals in any part of the State. The Chief Organiser, Keke/Motorcycle Drivers’ Welfare, Chief Arunsi

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LGSC boss reads riot act to Anambra workers, insists no attendance, no salaries
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LGSC boss reads riot act to Anambra workers, insists no attendance, no salaries

…advices workers to be more disciplined, productive and dedicated Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) in Anambra State has charged workers in the state to eschew all forms of absenteeism, truancy, lateness to work and other vices contrary to civil service regulations. Chairman, Barr. Vin Ezeaka who gave the warning during Board Members’ ongoing familiarization tour

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You're wrong, 63% teachers aren't corps members - Anambra govt replies NYSC
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You’re wrong, 63% teachers aren’t corps members – Anambra govt replies NYSC

…says Soludo ordered the employment of 5,000 teachers, who have been posted to their respective places of work Anambra State government has faulted claims by the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) that 63 per cent of teachers in the state are corps members. Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh described the statement as false, challenging

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Business activities grounded as tricycle operators protest N300 extortion in Onitsha
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Business activities grounded as tricycle operators protest N300 extortion in Onitsha

…the tricycle operators caused heavy traffic gridlock along the ever-busy Awka, Oguta, Enugu and Upper new market roads Business and commercial activities were on Wednesday grounded in Onitsha, Anambra State following protests by operators of tricycle popularly called Keke over alleged #300 extortion by touts.  The protest which took off from DMGS round-about with over

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Anambra community protests encroachment, brutalization, demolition of buildings
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Anambra community protests encroachment, brutalization, demolition of buildings

…the encroachment and demolition have prompted some residents to forcefully abandon their ancestorial land/homes for their lives The people of Ogwugwu/Umueze Oba community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State have protested alleged encroachment on their ancestral lands and subsequent demolition of about 70 houses by some land grabbers aided by security operatives

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ANSLGSC to fish out ghost workers in LG System
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ANSLGSC to fish out ghost workers in LG System

…reiterates its determination to rid the commission of ghost workers for improved productivity. The Anambra State Local Government Service Commission has reiterated its determination to fish out ghost workers in the State Local Government System for efficiency and improved productivity. The Chairman, Barr. Vin Ifeanyi Ezeaka, disclosed this at the Commission during an interactive session

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Rotavirus vaccine: Anambra fixes Nov 29 for flag off
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Rotavirus vaccine: Anambra fixes Nov 29 for flag off

…warns that Rotavirus Vaccine is free and nobody should pay a dime Anambra State government on Thursday announced the introduction of Rotavirus vaccine against the brutal virus which causes diahrea, severe dehydration and deaths among children. The Executive Secretary, Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, (ANPHCDA), Dr Chioma Ezenyimulu disclosed this in Awka during a

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Anambra entrepreneurs set to explore trade, leadership opportunities with Niger Republic
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Anambra entrepreneurs set to explore trade, leadership opportunities with Niger Republic

…to host entrepreneurship and leadership skills summit and training for no fewer than 1,000 young entrepreneurs Anambra State Emerging Entrepreneurs Network (ASEEN) has said it is working towards collaboration with Niger Republic on trade and leadership skills opportunities. President of ASEEN, Mr Chinedu Aniagbaoso said this in an interview with newsmen in Awka following their

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Ongoing Onitsha demolition excites residents, say Soludo not a disappointment
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Ongoing Onitsha demolition excites residents, say Soludo not a disappointment

…said demolition exercise would enable easy movement in various streets in the vicinity Resident of Federal Housing Estate, Trans-Nkisi in Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State have expressed joy over government’s decision to remove illegal structures in the area. They said the ongoing demolition exercise would enable easy movement in various streets in

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NULGE seeks urgent constitution of LG Staff Pensions' Board in Anambra
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NULGE seeks urgent constitution of LG Staff Pensions’ Board in Anambra

…as NULGE boss appeals to board members to allow serving Union Leaders to complete their tenure The Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Anambra State has called for urgent constitution of Local Government Staff Pensions Board. State President, Comrade Chikwelu Adigwe who disclosed this during his executives’ visit to the Anambra State Local

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Rescind newsstands ban or risk impeachment - Anambra vendors warn Soludo
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Rescind newsstands ban or risk impeachment – Anambra vendors warn Soludo

…plan to storm House of Assembly to demand for the governor’s impeachment Newspaper vendors in Anambra State have protested alleged ban on newsstands across the state by the state government. The vendors alleged daily harassment of government agents who insisted they must rent offices/shops where they would ply their trade of newspaper sales and distribution.

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4 gunmen neutralized in Gov Soludo's village
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4 gunmen neutralized in Gov Soludo’s village

…the gunmen struck the Nigerian Army checkpoint at Afor-Uzo Junction Four gunmen have earlier this morning been neutralized by security operatives in Isuofia, Aguata Local Goverment Area of Anambra State. Isuofia is Gov Charles Soludo’s village. The Anambra State Commissoner for Information, Paul Nwosu revealed this in a press release. The commissioner said that a

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30,000 field staff to prosecute 2023 census in Anambra
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30,000 field staff to prosecute 2023 census in Anambra

…lists categories of the field staff Over 30,000 field staff would be recruited by the National Population Commission (NPC) for the 2023 National Population and Housing Census in Anambra State. The Federal Commissioner representing the Commission in the State, Mr. Chidi Ezeoke disclosed this on Tuesday during the inuaguration of online e-recruitment portal for the

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NYSC swears in 1600 corps members in Anambra, reassures Soludo of manpower support
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NYSC swears in 1600 corps members in Anambra, reassures Soludo of manpower support

…says new corps members are patriots, disciplined and understanding National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Anambra State has restated continued support to State government to ensure manpower development for health care delivery and agricultural extension work to boost food production, especially in the rural communities.  State Coordinator, Mrs Blessing Ekene Iruma, gave the assurance on

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