Anambra
13 Dec
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has promised to build an Olympic size Stadium in the state, to improve sports facilities and promote grassroots sports development. Soludo, who was represented by Dr Law Mefor, Commissioner for Information, made the disclosure at the 2024 Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Week in Awka on Friday. The SWAN…
10 Dec
The police command in Anambra says it has arrested a suspected gunrunner, who allegedly lend guns and other weapons to criminals for their operations in Awka area of the state. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state made this known on Tuesday in Awka. Ikenga said the suspect (names withheld),who…
7 Dec
Anxiety on Saturday enveloped the Anglican Church in Anambra State following uncertainties surrounding the whereabouts of the retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Most Revd. Prof. Godwin Okpala. The Guardian gathered that the retired Archbishop left home on Friday for Umuchu, a community in Aguata Local Government Area of the…
5 Dec
Gov. Chukwuma Charles Soludo said Anambra State is at the forefront of economic prosperity with innovation and infrastructure to grow the state's economy, pointing at the recent partnership with Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp and others, as a major decision in the direction. This giant stride in fostering development in the state and…
5 Dec
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has said that the state is at the forefront of economic prosperity with innovation and infrastructure to grow the state’s economy, and with the recent partnership with Meta, a technology company that builds platforms to connect people, find communities, and grow businesses. He said that this giant stride…
29 Nov
The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended a couple, Kingsley Okoye, 36, and Chidinma Okoye, 27, for allegedly issuing threat messages and attempting to abduct unsuspecting individuals. In a statement released on Friday, the command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that the couple specialised in sending threatening text messages to victims, demanding ransom under the ultimatum…
27 Nov
The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON), has issued Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) to 20 companies for 83 products in Anambra. Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, the Director General of SON in his keynote address, said the event was a celebration of excellence, innovation and commitment of local manufacturers to meet and surpass standards. Okeke, who was…
27 Nov
The Anambra Police Command and the security Joint Task Force (JTF) have launched a rescue operation for the three persons abducted on Tuesday at the Innoson showroom, Anambra. In a statement on Wednesday in Onitsha, the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident, said that the victims were kidnapped in the…
27 Nov
The government of Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s regime of fiscal responsibility and sustainability is not only the answer to the global and macro- economic turn but also an eloquent social engineering for poverty alleviation and taming of inflationary spiral in consume prices of food stuffs and household commodities. Social engineering, in the context of poverty…
26 Nov
The Monday sit-at-home in Anambra State has intensified, following recent attacks across the state. In response, private and mission schools operating on Mondays have suspended classes until further notice. The Catholic Education Council issued a directive, citing security concerns, announcing that schools would no longer hold on Mondays. Students were advised to stay home and…
19 Nov
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday at plenary paid glowing tribute to late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, who died on July 26. Ubah, born on Sept 3, 1971, represented Anambra South Senatorial District in the 9th and 10th senate. Ubah, until his death, was a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman, Senate Committee on…
19 Nov
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has teamed up with the Anambra State Government through the Solution Innovation District (SID) to launch a state-of-the-art Makerspace in preparation for Anambra Innovation Week 2024. The collaboration aims to foster innovation, technological advancements, and digital transformation, particularly in addressing socio-economic challenges in Africa, as well as positioning Anambra…
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