…the gunmen had attacked a team of Nnewi Anglican Diocesan officials Anglican Diocese of Nnewi, Anambra State has dismissed as fallacious reports making rounds that Bishop of the Diocese, Rt. Rev. Ndubuisi Obi was among those attacked by unknown gunmen on Sunday October 23, 2022. The church said the actual people involved in the attack
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Onitsha IDP camp alleges relief materials’ hijack as 5 women deliver babies
…As victims beg donors to share relief materials directly to them to avoid hijack About five women from the flooded communities of Anambra State camping at the Crowther Memorial Primary School Camp, Onitsha have delivered babies. Daily Vendor gathered that the women were immediately taken to the General Hospital, Onitsha for proper medication. Meanwhile, inmates
Read moreBright future for flood victims as Soludo plans post-rehabilitation for IDPs
…says state government cannot leave the victims like that after the flooding Prof. Chukwuma Soludo-led administration has disclosed its plans to embark on a post-flood rehabilitation exercise to cushion the effect of flooding on people displaced by floods in Anambra state. Deputy governor of the state, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim made the disclosure at St Mark’s
Read moreTeenager distributes mosquito nets, scholarships to 600 pupils, teachers in Anambra
…pupils and teachers were excited with so much interest to have a share of the treated mosquito nets No fewer than 600 pupils and teachers at Udeozo Memorial Primary School, Ameyi, Awka capital city of Anambra State have benefited from the philanthropist of a 16-year old American-based Chukwuemeka fondly called Chu Chu Anueyiagu. Anueyiagu distributed
Read moreTeachers recruitment: Confusion as Soludo cancels released list over irregularities
…released list of about 5000 recruited teachers, had sparked outcry Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has directed immediate cancellation of released list of recruited teachers following alleged irregularities. The ministry of education had on Sunday, released a list of about 5000 recruited teachers, which sparked outcry across the state. In a release tagged, “Special
Read moreAnambra has road, erosion crises – Gov. Soludo
…awards construction of 146km roads so far The Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo has acknowledged that the state is facing two worst national disasters in the area of gully erosion menace and dilapidated roads. The governor who disclosed this yesterday during the anniversary celebration of Rev Fr Anthony Chiegboka popularly known as
Read moreAnambra Govt clears air on ban on lottery, betting
…it is grossly unfortunate that some mischief makers added lottery and Betting activities and organisations to the ban The Anambra Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Mr Don Onyenji has called on operators of Lottery and Betting activities to carry on their businesses as allowed by the extant law. Onyenji urged the operators to disregard
Read moreAV-Tech beverages’ depot will boost employment opportunities in Anambra – Commissioner
…urging other companies to emulate AV-Tech by opening their depots in the State The Anambra State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Hon. Obinna Ngonadi has called on influencing individuals in the State to contribute towards government’s effort in creating employment for the people of the State. Ngonadi stated this while commissioning AV-Tech beverages’ depot, along
Read moreWailing, anguish as ANSPPB demolishes illegal structures in Onitsha
The illegal structures were said to be annexed by a fraudulent developer Traders in Woliwo (Ọgbọ Oroma), Port Harcourt road, Onitsha and Nkwelle Ezunaka, Anambra State have continued to count their loses following demolition of illegal structures and shanties by enforcement team of the Anambra State Physical Planning Board (ANSPPB). The illegal structures were said
Read moreShops, cars burnt as hoodlums invade Anambra community
…source claimed that the hoodlums also dropped sheets of paper, bearing typed messages, saying there will be no peace until Kanu was released. A yet to be ascertained number of shops and cars were burnt at Amorka community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State on Thursday night by yet-to-be identified gunmen. Sources claimed that the
Read moreMan nabbed for abusing teenage son
…teenage boy receiving treatment and billed for surgery to correct his arm A middle year old man, Mr. Okwudili Ikediobi from Obiofia Nnewichi, Umuezize in Nnewi North Local Government Area of the state has been arrested by the Nnewi Central Police Station. The case was immediately transferred to Police State CID, Awka for further investigation
Read moreSharp Practices: Govt suspends operation of casinos, gaming centres in Anambra
…says fraudulent practices by the Casinos, gaming centres would no longer be condoned The Anambra State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of operations of all casinos and gaming centres in the state. The directive followed alleged fraudulent and criminal activities observed in their operations. This directive was contained in a statement jointly signed by
Read moreMan abuses own daughters in Anambra
The children confirmed that they were constantly abused by their father A middle aged man, identified as Uchenna Nwobi has been arrested for alleged abuse of his two daughters in Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. The suspect, was reportedly nabbed by a team from the office of the Commissioner for Women
Read moreDemolition: Anambra govt to commence “demolish and pay” enforcement on illegal structures
We carried out symbolic demolition on the unapproved buildings to warn owners Anambra State government on Thursday said it would soon commence recovery of expenses incurred in course of carrying out demolition of illegal structures in the state. Chairman, Anambra State Physical Planning Board (ANSPPB), Barr. Chike Maduekwe dropped the hint shortly after carrying out
Read moreHow flood disaster proved Nigerian musician wrong in Anambra
‘The most painful and devastating case of the flood disaster in the state remained the recent boat mishap that claimed scores of lives’ When afrobeat legend, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti was composing his popular song, “water e no get enemy…” 47 years ago, little did he factor in the negative tendencies of water. The same essential
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