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Anambra NIPR Honours Bishop Ezeokafor

The Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Anambra State Chapter, has honoured the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, with excellence award for his humanitarian services, purposeful leadership and for his ardent belief in dignity of human labour. Presenting the award, on Thursday, the body described Ezeokafor as a man […]
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Igbo Youth Groups Protest against INEC, PDP in Anambra

No fewer than eight hundred Igbo youth groups stormed Anambra State, on Wednesday, to protest against the massive rigging of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), during the Presidential and National Assembly elections in the state.   They also marched to Nnewi at thegrave side of late […]
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Confusion in APGA as Onitsha Youths Dump Party

The incumbent lawmaker representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency, in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Chugbo Enwezor, is in for a serious trouble as majority of Onitsha youths have strongly vowed to end his career as a legislator on Saturday’s Governorship and House of Assembly elections. Despite last minute political intrigues, made by the […]
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Tension in Unizik as Productivity Bonus Tears Staff Apart

    The hullabaloo surrounding the recently shared productivity bonus, popularly known as “Christmas Bonus” would likely tear the peaceful relationship existing among the staffers of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, (NAU), Awka, Anambra State, if not quickly addressed. Although now four months old, Daily Times reliably gathered that lecturers and non-teaching staff
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Anambra Poll: APGA, APC, PPA Reject Results

  The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has rejected the results announced by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Anambra State stating that electoral process was manipulated at the collation stage by the People Democratic Party in the Area. In a press conference held on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism Chief […]
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Death Toll Rises over Uba, Obiejesi Clash

Four persons have been feared death and 23 sustained casualties in a physical show down between Chief Ifeanyi Ubah, the Co-ordinator of Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN), and Earnest Obiejesi at Ihiala Council Area Anambra State. According to an eyewitness accounts, Ubah stormed a collation centre on Sunday with his supporters from Nnewi Federal Constituency […]
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PDP Wins Anambra North Senatorial Seat

  The Senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Anambra State and former Aviation Minister, Princess Stella Oduah has defeated her opponent from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Dubem Obaze to clinch the Anambra North Senatorial seat. The INEC returning officer, Dr Celestine Okaro declared the election as follows: Onitsha North LGA […]
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Tansian University Umunya Matriculates 201 Students

  Tansian University, Umunya in Anambra State last Saturday, March 14th, matriculated about 201 fresh students for 2014/2015 academic session. Speaking at the 8th matriculation ceremony held at the university permanent site, Umunya, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Chima Iwuchukwu disclosed that the institution has zero tolerance for indolence and lack of enthusiasm in
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OBIANO FLAGS OFF N16B FARM

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has flagged off the operations of N16Billion Ekcel Farm which will exclusively focus on the cultivation and processing of tomato and cassava. While performing the function yesterday at Omasi Community in Ayamelum local government area of the state, Obiano expressed the commitment of his administration towards reformation of