…over 10 tricycles (Keke) have been snatched at gunpoint within the scene in one month A suspected tricycle (Keke) operator was on Monday set ablaze by angry mob in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The deceased, it was gathered, was a member of a six man armed robbery gang who specialized
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…aggrieved traders express preparedness to resist the payment There is palpable tension in markets in Onitsha, Anambra State and its environs following circulation of fliers by sacked revenue collectors to resume collection of illegal revenue from traders. The aggrieved traders, through their chairman, Chief Gabriel Okeke expressed their preparedness to resist the payment. They vowed
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…sets up skills acquisition programme for widows, women and youths A non-governmental organisation, the United Business Women Association of Nigeria and Diaspora has empowered over 1,000 widows, women and youths in Onitsha, Anambra State. The beneficiaries received bags of rice, wrappers, souvenirs and cash gifts, among other items. The Founder, Dr Nkiruka Duru, while inaugurating
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…says government reduced fees payable in schools The Anambra State government has dismissed as untrue allegation that the State Govt. is collecting tax of N300 from school children in the State. Commissioner for Education in Anambra State, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry, Nnaemeka Egwuonwu said govt.
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…accuse sacked secretary of the market of collaborating with other enemies of the State Government to cause crises Market leaders, especially chairmen in Anambra State have given those masquerading as petition writers, including the one under the aegis of Anambra Elite Traders’ Forum, against the Commissioner for Commmerce and Industry, Hon. Obinna Ngonadi, two weeks
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…as NUJ chairman stresses the need for every child to learn a skill for self survival The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Anambra State Council and its partners have awarded scholarships worth close to one million naira to indigent pupils in Anambra state. NUJ in the state is currently in partnership with a pressure group
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…a source however said a combined teams of the state police and the military took part in the operation. Three persons suspected to be among the gunmen causing havoc in Orumba area of Anambra State have been neutralized by the military during a gun duel. The unknown gunmem were killed at Umunze, the headquarters of
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…the native doctor had promised me marriage – victim A Chief Magistrates Court sitting in Awka, Anambra state, has remanded a native doctor, identified as Nonso in prison custody over attempted murder of a 25 year old girl from Isuofia. Nonso who hails from Umuona in Aguata local government area of the state was for
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…as Commissioner decries increasing rate of rape incidents in the state Three persons arrested by operatives of National Agency For Prohibition of Trafficking in Person (NAPTIP) in Anambra State over alleged rape of a 13-year old girl have given reasons for engaging in the act. The suspects, identified as Sunday, Emelie, Chiedu and Nwa awọ
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…says the move is targeted at ensuring violence-free election A group, Catch Them Young Community Initiative (CATYCOI) has expressed worry over level of preparedness of Nigerians towards the forthcoming election. The group also decried large number of eligible voters yet to obtain their Permanent Voters Card less than three months to the poll. The Executive
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…as Soludo pledges continued support in the fight against human trafficking in the state A total of 81 suspected human traffickers were arrested while over 85 victims were rescued by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in Anambra State in 2022. State Commander, Mrs Ibadin Judith-chukwu disclosed this during a
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…Cervical cancer is a preventable, 90 per cent curable if detected early – Women told Over 5,000 women are to benefit from free secondary cervical cancer screening and treatments project in Anambra State. Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo made the disclosure at the Flag off of the six months Cervical Cancer Prevention
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…as Chairman warns that any staff found wanting in attendance and discharge of his duties would be disciplined accordingly Anambra State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) has expressed its determination to reposition the Local Government System positively, by introducing electronic attendance monitoring register that will help to check truancy and absenteeism to work. Chairman of
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…Ogbunike cave is not a tourist centre, it’s a terror centre – veteran Media practitioners in Anambra State have raised concerns over the condition of the famous Ogbunike cave in Oyi Local Government Area of the State. The journalists spoke during a visit to the cave as part of the activities marking the State Council
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…says we’re ready to partner on the promotion, protection and enforcement of human rights in the State Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command has reassured the National Human Rights Commission of the Command’s determination to partner with the agency on the promotion, protection and enforcement of human rights in the State.
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