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ANSG insists on demolition of shanties

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2020 0

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

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2 die as tipper rams into crowd in Onitsha

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2020 0

The Anambra state Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Andrew Kumapayi on Tuesday confirmed the death of two persons as a tipper rammed into people at Upper-Iweka axis in Onitsha. The FRSC official said in Awka that the tipper had break failure and the driver lost control of the vehicle. The commander […]

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Two women killed in fatal accident in Anambra

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2020 0

Two women have been confirmed dead while six others were injured in a fatal accident that occurred along Upper-Iweka Road in Onitsha, Anambra State on Tuesday night, June 16. According to reports, the driver of a 911 Tipper lost control following brake failure and rammed into a motor park, leaving about eight persons with varying […]

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COVID-19: 9 die, 31 cases active in Anambra, says Obiano

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2020 0

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has said that nine persons have died of Coronavirus disease in the state. Obiano said this in an address to the people of the state on Wednesday. He said a total of 302 samples had been collected from Anambra by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), out of which […]

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AIRS trains MDAs on registration, distribution of new integrated billing system

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2020 0

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 […]

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Umunya community suspends 25 women over protest

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2020 0

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 […]

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Anambra 2021: Zoning will not demean competence – ex-Transcorp Hotel boss, Ozigbo

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2020 0

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 […]

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Obiano redeploys 4 commissioners in minor cabinet reshuffle

Ihesiulo Grace 5 June 2020 0

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has approved the redeployment of four commissioners in the state in a minor cabinet reshuffle. Mr C-Don Adinuba the state’s Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Thursday, adding that the redeployment was with immediate effect. Adinuba said the affected commissioners include

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Free cleft surgery beneficiaries thank Obiano’s wife

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2020 0

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 […]

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Prophet Odumeje apologises to Arondizuogu, Awka people

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2020 0

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 […]

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COVID-19: Delta, Anambra agree to free traffic on Niger Bridge

Ihesiulo Grace 26 May 2020 0

Delta and Anambra state governments on Tuesday agreed to work together to ensure the free flow of traffic on the River Niger Bridge. The decision was reached at a meeting between officials of both states at the Asaba end of the bridge. Briefing newsmen on the outcome of the meeting, Secretary to the Anambra state […]

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Nawgu indigene, Age-Grade donate palliatives to widows, less privileged

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2020 0

An indigene of Nawgu community in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State and an Onitsha based business mogul, Sir Kingsley Izuchukwu Orjiakor, has donated bags of rice and other relief materials to widows in Nawgu community. Another of such gesture was replicated by members of Ebubechukwu Age Grade who donated over 500 pieces of […]

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No Almajirai in Anambra – ANSAA boss

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2020 0

The Managing Director, Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ANSAA), Jude Emecheta, has reacted to the recent speculation on social media that some group of Almajirai were being evacuated to Anambra State from the North. Emecheta said from investigations carried out, no Almajirai were evacuated to the state, rather they were young men and women […]

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Obiano inaugurates water scheme, assures sustainability

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2020 0

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state on Monday, inaugurated the first phase of the Otuocha Regional Water Supply Scheme at Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area, with a promise to ensure its sustainability. The water project is being constructed under a partnership arrangement with the European Union (EU) and the state government. It would supply […]

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Ogbunike community, family announce passing of Igwe Umenyiora

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2020 0

Ogbunike community in Oyi Local Council of Anambra State and the Umenyiora family have officially announced the passing unto glory of HRM Igwe John Ositadimma Umenyiora (Ezedioramma 1 of Ogbunike and Okpala Iguedo). Though the monarch died on April 28, 2020, the formal announcement of his death was performed recently, in compliance with the constitution […]

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Anambra PDP leaders raise N125m as COVID-19 palliative fund

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2020 0

Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State have raised N125 million to cushion the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. In a statement by the State Chairman of the party, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu, at a press conference held in Awka, the sum will be donated to the communities in the […]

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Agency decries low turnout for routine immunisation

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2020 0

The Anambra State Primarily Healthcare Development Agency at the weekend decried the low turnout of routine immunisation meant to protect children against diseases due to COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Chioma Ezenyimulu, Executive Secretary of the agency, expressed her displeasure at a Media Orientation on Measles Immunisation Awareness organised by the agency, in collaboration

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COVID-19: ANSG inaugurates Disability community response team

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2020 0

Anambra State government has inaugurated Disability Community COVID-19 Response Team. The inauguration which took place at Dora Akuyili Women Development CentrE, Awka, marked the state as the first state in South East to inaugurate such committee. The Committee has Steering committee with six other sub committees which include Information and Communication Committee,

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Four injured in Anambra multiple crash

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2020 0

A middle-aged woman has died while many others injured in a fatal accident that occurred along Obosi road in Nkpor, Anambra state today May 8. According to reports, the accident which occurred around 11.51am, involved nine persons and seven vehicles, including an articulated truck conveying cooking gas, a tricycle, and five other vehicles. The deceased […]

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Anambra community elects traditional ruler after 35 years

Ihesiulo Grace 6 May 2020 0

The Orsumoghu Community, an agrarian locality in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra state, has elected Chief Elochukwu Mbanefo as its new traditional ruler, 35 years after the demise of the last ruler. It was gathered that the last traditional ruler of the community, Igwe Wilfred Okafor, Igwe Ozuruoha I of Orsumoghu, ruled for eight […]