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Obiano’s wife calls for spiritual reawakening, family bonding

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2020 0

The wife of Governor of Anambra State and founder of Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFE), Her Excellency, Dr. (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, has called for spiritual reawakening and family bonding as the Christendom celebrates the cruxification and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Mrs. Obiano

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COVID-19: Anambra Speaker gives hope, calls for calm

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2020 0

The Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Uche Okafor, has called on the people of the state to remain calm, even as the state recorded one case of the pandemic Coronavirus. Rt Hon Okafor, who also represents the people of Ayamelum in the state House of Assembly, said the state government would not […]

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Coronavirus cannot take away our hope at Easter – Obiano

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2020 0

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has stated that the threat of Coronavirus pandemic cannot take away the hope inherent in Easter celebrations that marks the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Governor Obiano made the declaration at the weekend in a message contained in a Special Easter Broadcast to update ndi Anambra on measures […]

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Coronavirus: I dedicate my birthday to the world – Hon Smart

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2020 0

The member representing Nnewi North in Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Nonso Okafor, said he has dedicated his birthday prayers to the world for rapid recovery of those infected with COVID-19. Hon Okafor noted that the present situation called for sober reflection, to go back to God and make amend our ways. Okafor stated […]

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COVID-19: Parents should keep their children, wards indoors – Hon Umeh

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2020 0

The member representing Aguata 1 Constituency in Anambra State House of Assembly and Chairman House committee on Health, Dr. Cater Umeh, at the weekend, called on parents to confine their children at home now the schools have shut down. Hon Umeh, who observed that some parents took their children and wards to markets to assist […]

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Ekwunife calls for coordinated efforts against spread of COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2020 0

…Urges constituents to take self-precautionary measures, maintain social distancing The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Uche Ekwunife, has called for coordinated efforts in curbing the spread of the Coronavirus. In a statement released by her media aide, Kingsley Ubani, Ekwunife described the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic as

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Coronavirus – Heed to Govt directives, Monarch tells public

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2020 0

Following the increasing cases of of Coronavirus in Nigeria, the traditional ruler of Umunya in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe (Dr.) Kris Chinedum Onyekwuluje, has urged the general public to refrain from crowded environment as directed by Government. Igwe Onyekwuluje charged the public to heed to the directives of the government and […]

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Respect Govt’s advice on Coronavirus, CLO advises Ndi Anambra

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

Chairman of Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) Anambra State branch, Comrade Vincent Ezekwueme, has called on Ndi Anambra to heed the advice of the state government on how to stem the raging Coronavirus pandemic, just as he applauded proactive measures taken by the government to forestall escalation of the pandemic. He commended the Ministry of Health, […]

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NOA, ICPC partner on Constituency projects awareness

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in collaboration with Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has organised a-one-day workshop on Constituency projects awareness in Anambra State. The workshop termed “My Constituency, My Projects” was geared towards educating the public on the need to be involved in the process of

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Women remain catalyst for national development – Rep

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

The member representing Oyi/Ayamelum Federal Constituency in the House of Representative, Hon. (Barr.) Vincent Ofumelu, has that times have evolved where leaders will be clamouring for women empowerment, adding that it is ideal to call for women partnership and participation in governance. Ofumelu stated this recently when he played host to the leadership of Umerum […]

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Building quarantine centres not enough to fight Covid-19, says Cleric

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

Parish Priest in-charge of Holy Spirit Parish, Ogidi, Anambra State, Rev. Fr. Joseph Ezeoruonye, has beckoned on Federal Government to procure enough basic medical facilities that will help in the fight against Coronavirus. Fr. Ezeoruonye, who said Nigeria has not demonstrated readiness to fight Coronavirus, stressed that God has been protector, quoting the proverbial word

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COVID-19: Improve on research to provide vaccine, Obiano tells scientists

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has called on the academia to intensify efforts that will aid provide vaccine for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Governor Obiano made the call during the tenth Convocation ceremony of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. While congratulating the graduates, the Governor urged ndi Anambra to adhere to the WHO preventive

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Innoson Motors partners UNIZIK Engineering Dept

Ihesiulo Grace 15 March 2020 0

…As Chukwuma bags honorary degree Innoson Vehicles Manufacturing Company (IVM) has announced its readiness to partner the engineering department of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka to achieve its manufacturing vision. This was disclosed when the school conferred the Chief Executive Officer of IVM, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, an Honorary Doctor of Industrial

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FG, ANSG partner to procure equipment for shoe manufacturing clusters

Ihesiulo Grace 15 March 2020 0

Federal Government has finalised arrangements with Anambra State Government to procure all the technical shoe manufacturing equipment for shoe manufacturing industrial clusters in the state. Managing Director of Anambra State Small Business Agency (ASBA), Chief Clement Chukwuka, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in his office in Awka. Chukwuka explained that the

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FG commends ANSG over youth programmes

Ihesiulo Grace 15 March 2020 0

…As over 2000 Corps members are sworn-in The Federal Government has commended Anambra State government for creating windows of opportunities for youth development. President Muhammadu Buhari made the commendation at the commissioning and swearing-in ceremony of 2020 Batch A Stream 1 corps members at Mbaukwu Umuawulu Permanent Orientation camp, Anambra State.

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ANSG sets up mobile courts to try street traders

Ihesiulo Grace 15 March 2020 0

Anambra State Government has announced the establishment of mobile courts to try those engaged in Illegal Street trading across the state. This was announced by Managing Director/Superintendent General, Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra State (Ocha Brigade), Mr. Douglas Okafor, while briefing newsmen in his office at Agu-Awka. Okafor, an engineer, explained that any

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Police Games ends in grandstyle, as Buhari pledges more support

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2020 0

The Federal government has reiterated its unalloyed commitment to supporting the Nigeria Police in sustaining the Force’s games, as part of national sporting objectives and in furtherance to internal security system of the country. President Muhammadu Buhari stated this during in a ceremony to mark the end of the 12th Biennial Nigeria Police Games, at […]

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FRSC warns motorists against careless driving

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2020 0

Anambra State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Andrew A. Kumapayi, has continued to warn road users against careless driving and over speeding which have caused the death of many on the road. Kumapayi gave the warning in a release made available to newsmen by the Sector Public Education Officer of the Command, […]

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IWD: Ekwunife preaches equality, calls for more support for women

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2020 0

The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Uche Ekwunife, has called for more support for women. In a message delivered on Sunday, in commemoration of the 2020 International Women’s Day, Ekwunife reiterated the need for a society where women can attain great heights, and be judged based on their competence and abilities rather than […]

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ANSG ends 2020 Tax awareness week

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2020 0

Anambra State Government has ended the 2020 Tax awareness Week which started on the 2nd of March, 2020 to 7th of March, 2020. The exercise was done with the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AiRS) in partnership with Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). The essence of the […]