Anambra State Physical Planning Board (ANSPPB) has recovered some important government property at some locations. The board was compelled to apply minimum force to recover some of the Government landed property after demolishing illegal structures sited on them. During the exercise, the board
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Anambra State Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs, Lady Ndidi Mezue, has confirmed that her ministry has now remanded a mentally sick man molesting women around Aroma Junction in Awka, the state capital. She announced this while exchanging views with newsmen in her office shortly after evacuating the notorious demented man, who roamed about naked […]
Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy, Prof. Theresa Obiekezie, has identified skill acquisition and value re-orientation as cardinal means for socio-economic development of the youths. She stated this during a courtesy visit by Executive members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Anambra State chapter, in her office. She
It was great jubilation at St Luke’s Anglican Church Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State when Nonso Nwaebili Foundation inaugurated state-of -the-art hand washing facilities, as a contribution to the fight against COVID-19. The event took place during the 9th Okpoko Archdeaconry Women’s Conference, with the theme, The Mystery of Faith; Christ
The governorship aspiration of business mogul and intellectual, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo, received a major boost recently when the Abuja chapter of Association of Anambra State Town (Peoples) Associations (ASTPA) threw its weight behind him, insisting that the state can no longer be left in the hands of persons who lack the capacity to lead. Speaking […]
…Advocates for synergy among youth organisations The leadership of Christian Association of Nigeria (Youth Wing), Anambra State Chapter at the weekend paid a courtesy visit to the new Commissioner for Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy in Anambra State, Prof. Theresa Obiekezie. Receiving the Youth Leaders, Prof. Obiekezie reiterated the need for synergy among
The wife of Governor of Anambra State and founder of Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFE), an NGO, Dr. (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, has decried the sustenance of obnoxious practices which deny widows basic rights in some communities. She called on those who promote such discriminatory and degrading acts to discard them and accord widows their rights […]
About 60 candidates have signified their interest in the July 21, Anambra State Football Association (FA) Election, Rev. Fr. Coach Dike, a member of the election committee, has said. Dike, also the Head of Publicity Subcommittee, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Sunday. He said that […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Command has resolved to train its officers on intelligent studies and other safety related issues that will enhance safety of road users. This was resolved when the Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Corps Anambra State, Mr. Andrew Kumapayi, received in audience the Officer-in-Charge of the Defence Intelligence […]
Reactions have continued to trail the preparation for the oncoming Anambra State Governorship election. The election for Governorship poll has been slated to take place in November 2021, marking the end of Governor Obiano’s second term in office. This has continued to generate opinions from prominent personalities in the state, vis-a-viz the zone that will […]
The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has advised those in authority and policy makers to formulate measures that will enhance living standard of living after the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Peter Obi, who predicted that there would be recession in some states, urged the leaders to concentrate on how to ameliorate the immediate […]
The Anambra State government has reiterated its determination and commitment to continue to demolish shanties and illegal structures that are defacing the Awka capital City and other major towns in the state as part of effort towards keeping the state clean. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, (ACTDA), Ven […]
Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) has started a harmonised training programme for registration and distribution of the new integrated billing system for improved revenue collection in the state. The training, which kicked off at the AIRS Headquarters, Awka consisted of a team of Community Revenue Officers (CROs) in conjunction with Ministry of Trade and […]
25 women from Ezi-Umunya village in Umunya Community in Oyi Council Area of Anambra State have been suspended by the traditional ruler of the community, Igwe Chris Onyekwuluje. The women had organised a protest against the traditional ruler after he directed Police operatives to arrest some suspects in the maiming of a youth in the […]
…Calls for amendment of Criminal Code Act The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Uche Ekwunife, has called for the amendment of the Criminal Code Act to provide for a more stringent punishment for rapists. She said this while contributing to a motion recently at the plenary of the Nigerian Senate. Senator Ekwunife noted […]
As the debate on the suitability of zoning intensifies ahead of the 2021 Anambra Governorship election, a former Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Val Ozigbo, has said the zoning arrangement provides for both equity and competence, if done right. Ozigbo gave the view in an online interaction with journalists in Anambra State. The […]
Two beneficiaries of free Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery facilitated by the wife of Anambra State governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, met her on 29th May, 2020 at Government House, Awka to express their appreciation for the new lease of life they received. The beneficiaries of free surgery facilitated through the Caring Family Enhancement Initiative […]
Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, an Onitsha based pastor, popularly known as Odumeje, has apologised to the people of Arondizuogu in Imo State and Awka in Anambra State, over hurtful statements he made in viral videos on their mode of worship. Odumeje, in separate videos that went viral on social media in April, had allegedly attacked Arondizuogu […]
…Says Gov’s wife motivates him It was Awdhesh Singh who said: “It is not bad to be selfish as your first responsibility is to take care of yourself. Only when you are satisfied and happy, you can make others happy and become selfless”. The above statement was proven wrong as Anambra State lawmaker, Nonso Smart […]
The House of Representative member for Oyi/Ayamelum has commiserated with the people of Ogbunike over the demise of their traditional ruler – HRM Igwe John Ositadinma Umenyiora (Ezedioranma 1, Okpala Umuiguedo). In a condolence letter personally signed by the proactive national legislator which was addressed to the tradional prime minister, Chief Anene Osadebe, Hon