Anambra
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…
18 Nov
The Police Command in Anambra has launched a manhunt for suspected gunmen over the killing of five persons in Idemili and Dunukofia Local Government Areas of the state on Monday. Superintendent of Police (SP), Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, made this known on Monday in Awka, during a press…
16 Nov
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered relief materials approved by the Federal Government to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by flooding in Anambra State. The relief items delivered included bags of rice, garri, cartons of vegetable oil, seasoning cubes, tomato paste, mats, clothing for men, women, and children, toilet soap, detergents, and…
15 Nov
Gov Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra says his administration will expedite action in processing Certificate of Occupancy for would be investors who fulfilled the condition of doing business in the state. Soludo made the on Thursday in Awka, at the inauguration of the Anambra 2024 Industrial Summit. “If you are serious in doing business in Anambra,…
15 Nov
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended Justice G. C Aguma of the High Court of Rivers State and Justice A.O Nwabunike of the Anambra State High Court from performing judicial functions. They were both suspended for the period of one year without pay and placed on watch list for two years thereafter. READ ALSO:…
15 Nov
Prominent political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has applauded the recent recognition of Nigerian-born Professor of Medicine, Dr. Nnaemeka Umerah, with the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Service Award. The honour was conferred by United States President Joe Biden in recognition of Umerah’s lifetime commitment to public…
13 Nov
The Anambra Government has created more wifi in public places to grant access to free high-speed Internet services to the people. Angela Nwanodu, the Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Information Communication Technology (ICT) Agency made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Wednesday. Nwanodu said…
12 Nov
The Commissioner for Information in Anambra, Dr Law Mefor, says the 2024 Christmas and New Year celebration will be exciting and peaceful in the state. Mefor gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Tuesday. The commissioner said the administration of Gov. Chukwuma Soludo was working assiduously…
11 Nov
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate, has donated N60 million to two educational institutions in Anambra State. During a visit on Monday, Obi presented N50 million to Peter University in Achina and later donated N10 million to the College of Nursing Sciences in Adazi Nnukwu. Just on Thursday last week, obi had earlier donated N60m to…
9 Nov
Anambra Government says it has initiated low interest loans to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state to become sustainable businesses that would create jobs and wealth. Mr Christian Udechukwu, Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, said this on Saturday in Awka. He spoke while inaugurating the Anambra Small Business Summit with…
9 Nov
The Police Command in Anambra has sought the collaboration of communities in the state in its efforts to end Monday sit-at-home, initiated by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Mr Nnaghe Itam, Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state made the call on Friday in Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. Itam was…
9 Nov
A newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area in Anambra State, Franklin Nwadialo, has been arrested in Texas, United States, for allegedly running a $3.3 million romance scam. The US Department of Justice, in a statement on its website on Tuesday, announced that Nwadialo was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) upon…
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The US Treasury Department will start taking "extraordinary measures" next week to avoid risking a default on government debt, Secretary Janet Yellen said Friday, days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. With the government reaching its borrowing limit, the department would start making the moves on Tuesday, the day after the inauguration, Yellen said in…
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A total sum of N 1.424 trillion, being Dec. 2024 Federation Account Revenue has been shared to the Federal Government, states, and the Local Government Councils (LGCs). This is according to a statement by Bawa Mokwa, Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF). Mokwa said that the revenue…
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Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on Friday completed a move to Paris Saint-Germain from Italian league leaders Napoli, the French champions announced. "Paris Saint-Germain is pleased to announce the signing of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The 23-year-old winger, who will wear number seven, becomes the first Georgian player in the club's history," said a PSG statement. No transfer…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday arrived Maiduguri to offer his condolences to the government and people of Borno, following the killings of some farmers in the state. He was met at the airport by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno, his deputy, Dr Usman Kadafur, members of the House of Assembly, and other senior government…
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At least 39 people have been killed in violence involving leftwing guerillas near Colombia's restive border with Venezuela, authorities said Friday, prompting the government to suspend high-stakes peace talks with the group. President Gustavo Petro paused already-spluttering peace negotiations with the National Liberation Army (ELN), accusing them of "war crimes" during a fresh wave of…
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Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed hearty felicitations to Chief Emeka Anyaoku for the attainment of a new age of 92 years. Anyaoku, a distinguished African diplomat, elder statesman, and foremost Anambra State personage, was a Commonwealth Secretary-General. He clocked 92 years today, 18 January, 2025. In his congratulatory message, Soludo said that Anyaoku's…
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A former Liberian rebel commander known as "Dragon Master" has pleaded guilty to US immigration fraud for lying about his role in the civil war in his home country. Laye Sekou Camara, 46, also known as "General K-1," was accused of fraudulently obtaining a "green card" that allowed residency in the United States. He had…
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The Police command in Gombe State has apprehended four suspects for allegedly vandalising transformers in Gombe metropolis. The Spokesman of the command, ASP Buhari Abdullahi said this while parading the suspects on Friday in Gombe. He said the suspects allegedly vandalised and removed armoured cables from power transformers in the area. “On Wednesday about 3…
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Members of the Forum For Northeast Development (FNED) have condemned recent comments by Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Muhammed and the former Chief Security Officer to the Late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd) against the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu. The group said that the comments of the governor…
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On a quest for amazing continental cuisines, I came across an Italian chicken piccata recipe. There’s something about this dish that makes your belly smile. Perfect for the flavour lover, Italian chicken piccata is the perfect blend of zesty lemon, savoury capers, and buttery goodness. This classic dish is light, flavourful, and will have everyone…