Showing posts with label Anambra. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Anambra. Show all posts
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Two Anambra Governorship Aspirants Involved In Auto Crash
Ekwunife who is the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Environment along with Ogene, Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs were in a Lexus bullet-proof jeep travelling from Abuja to the East when the accident occurred along the airport road within the federal capital territory, FCT in the early hours of Friday.
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Sunday, June 16, 2013
Anambra to use Bill Gates money to build 10 hospitals
AWKA- Anambra State government said yesterday that it would use the money it won from being the best state in the coverage of immunization programme in the South-East to build 10 maternities in the rural parts of the state.
Governor Peter Obi, who made the disclosure during the flag-off of the National Obstetric Fistula Repair Programme at the Anambra State University Teaching Hospital, Awka, said the state had matched the $US1 million monetary award with N120 million for the project.
The governor also flagged-off the fumigation exercise against mosquitoes in the state, explaining that the exercise was part of the state government’s programme towards elimination of malaria.
He called on the people of the state to corporate with those carrying out the fumigation exercise since it was for their own good.
Obi also flagged-off the construction of a hostel block at the teaching hospital to house medical students.
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Homosexuals protest in Anambra
LITIGANTS and witnesses at the Atani Chief Magistrate Court in Ogbaru local government area of Anambra State Wednesday witnessed a mild drama in the court premises as some people who claimed to be homosexuals nearly disrupted court proceedings in solidarity with two suspected homosexuals standing trial for allegedly committing same sex offence.
As early as 9 .00am, a large number of men with feminist outlook started gathering at the court premises to the surprise of the people around and it was only then that information filtered into the area that they came to identify with two of their members who were arrested by the police and charged to court for same sex violation related offence.
Friday, June 7, 2013
Anambra Former Deputy Governor’s Lying In State Held In Awka
The remains of the former deputy governor of Anambra State, late Chudi Nwike, who was kidnapped and murdered by unknown men, was brought to the government house to receive the last honor from the state functionaries.
Speaking during the occasion, Anambra State governor; Peter Obi who condemned the actions that led to the former deputy governor’s death said greed is the problem with the society and until it is reduced, crime can only but increase.
The lying in state ceremony for the late former deputy governor, Dr Chudi Nwike at the premises of the government house, Awka, was a quiet a solemn one, as hearts were still heavy as a result of the circumstances that led to his death.
The former deputy governor was abducted on March 19th and his body was found on the 7th of April, 2013.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Riot at Anambra State University After Two Students Are Shot Dead By Robbers
There was riot in Igbariam campus in Anambra State University this morning. Heard things have died down a bit. According to unconfirmed reports which I am getting from students of the school, who are also sending in photos, armed robbers invaded the students' lodge last night to rob and they ended up shooting quite a few students. One student died last night, while another one who was shot died early this morning in the hospital.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Anambra plans to shut down markets, companies over tax
The Anambra Government on Friday warned that it would shut down more markets and corporate organisations if their nonchalant attitude toward payment of their taxes did not change.
The state’s Chairman, Internal Revenue Services, Mr Nwanne Ejikeme, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Awka. Ejikeme said, “We are also in the process of charging those who have refused to pay their taxes.
“Very soon you will see that it is not just markets that will be closed, but also business centres, chambers, banks and corporate organisations. “Even residents, who refuse to pay their taxes will not be spared.”
According to him, the public ought to know that governance is not free of charge.
He said that many people were yet to realise that they had a contribution to make to the development of their states.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
3 killed, 20 injured in Anambra accident
Three people were killed and at least twenty people seriously injured today April 26th in a multiple accident involving a truck and four buses along the Enugu Onitsha Expressway in Awka, Anambra State. (Pictured above)
The accident occurred when the truck loaded with palm kernel oil had break failure and crashed into five stationery vehicles parked at a bus park near Unizik Junction. Unfortunately, the driver of the truck and two passengers in a bus loading at the park died instantly. 20 people were seriously injured.
The accident occurred when the truck loaded with palm kernel oil had break failure and crashed into five stationery vehicles parked at a bus park near Unizik Junction. Unfortunately, the driver of the truck and two passengers in a bus loading at the park died instantly. 20 people were seriously injured.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Reps intervene in Kogi-Anambra oil well dispute
The House of Representatives yesterday directed its committees on Special Duties and Disaster and Emergency Management to liaise with the National Boundary Commission, NBC, on the lingering clashes between Enugu-Otu, Nkpunado and Eziagulu-Otu communities of Aguleri in Anambra East Local Government of the state and Olu communities of Ibaji Local Government of Kogi State, over the oil rich land.
The decision of the House to give the committees the mandate, arose from a motion sponsored by Hon. Chriscato Amaeke (PDPAnambra), seeking the intervention of the House.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Former deputy governor of Anambra state killed by kidnappers
First Deputy Governor of Anambra State and National Vice President of ACN (South East), Dr. Chudi Nwike, who was kidnapped on March 19, has been killed by his kidnappers.
Dr Nwike's corpse was found on Monday April 8th in the middle of the road leading to Alizomor community near Agbor in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, after the family had paid the kidnappers N5m ransom.
The late ACN chieftain served as deputy governor between 1991 and 1993, under former governor, Dr. Chukwu-emeka Ezeife. See ACN press release on Dr Nwike's murder after the break.
Dr Nwike's corpse was found on Monday April 8th in the middle of the road leading to Alizomor community near Agbor in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, after the family had paid the kidnappers N5m ransom.
The late ACN chieftain served as deputy governor between 1991 and 1993, under former governor, Dr. Chukwu-emeka Ezeife. See ACN press release on Dr Nwike's murder after the break.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Three kidnap, robbery suspects arrested in Anambra
One of the alleged kidnap kingpins who ran away in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State during the raid at an acclaimed church, has been arrested by the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) in the state.
Two other robbery suspects were arrested by a combined team of soldiers and the police along Enugu-Onitsha old road in Awka and handed over to SARS.
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Emeka Chukwuemeka, a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), confirmed the incidents yesterday to The Nation
The alleged kidnap kingpin simply called (Nnamdi) was arrested a few days ago in Onitsha, while his elder brother Ifeanyi Nwaezeagu who owns unchangeable God Miracle Church in Awkuzu is still on the run.
Friday, March 8, 2013
HEARTLESS: Mother, Son Bathed With Acid In Anambra
Thirty-two-year-old mother of five, Mrs Chinwe Ozoemena and her six-year-old son are now writhing in pains at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, Anambra State as their neighbour at Nkwo Nnewi market allegedly bathed them with acid.
The incident happened last Saturday.
According to a family source, the woman and her little boy had closed business for the day on that fateful evening and were about leaving the market. But unknown to them, their attacker was lurking around the shops, waiting for them with undiluted acid.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Bob Manuel Udokwu gets political appointment in Anambra state
The Nollywood actor and former Gulder Ultimate Search host has been appointed Senior Special Adviser on Creative Media to Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi. He got his appointment letter yesterday Friday February 8th.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Cameroonian accused of competing for Anambra
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| GOLDEN LIFT…….David Adeyemo of Bayelsa State lifts 146kg in the Clean and Jerk to claim the gold medal. Photo: Henry Unini |
The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation is at the moment grappling with the allegation that a Cameroon national, John Baptis, competed for Anambra State in the weightlifting event (77 kg category) of the ongoing 18th National Sports Festival. Sports Vanguard checks at the Brai Ayonote Boxing Gym, venue of the weightlifting event, confirmed that the weightlifter achieved the best lift in the snatch event. With a body weight of 74.75kg, the lifter achieved the best snatch with a weight of 132 kg.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Anambra Assembly Votes For Additional State - Orimili State
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| Do we need more states in Nigeria? |
The Anambra State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, threw its weight behind the clamour for the creation of Orimili State out of the present Anambra.
Passing the motion sponsored by Hon. Tony One week Muonagor and seconded by Emeka Idu, the House urged Governor Peter Obi, National Assembly members from the state, and Anambra indigenes within and outside the country to support the demand for the new state.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Teacher flogs 12-year-old student to death in Anambra state
A reliable source in the school told the News Agency of Nigeria in Awka on Tuesday that the girl died on Thursday last week after she was flogged. The source explained that the girl fainted after being flogged severally by a female teacher and was subsequently rushed to an undisclosed hospital, where she died.
Haven't they banned corporal punishment in Nigerian schools? Why are some teachers still flogging? WTH?
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