The Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, (SDGs), Economic Planning and Donor Agencies wants contractors executing public projects in the state to adhere strictly to government specifications. According to the committee, this is to realize the objectives and blueprint of Governor Willie Obiano-led administration towards project execution, especially in the education sector. Chairman of the committee, Mr Ebele Ejiofor made the position of the House known on Tuesday in Awka, while revealing the Committee’s findings after a tour of some World Bank-supported projects in secondary schools across the state. The World Bank assisted projects include fencing…
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The Member representing Anambra East and West Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Chief Chinedu Obidigwe has attributed the inability of many members of the 8th National Assembly to win reelection to the fact that they lost touch with their people at the grassroots. Obidigwe was speaking at Aguleri over the weekend, when he empowered seven of his constituents with appointments as his Special Assistants on Traditional Music and Light Entertainment and Inter-Party and Social Orientation. The Federal lawmaker who maintained that representation is all about the people, regretted how some politicians abandon their people immediately they win elections, widening…
The Delta State Police Command has been urged to direct the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ashaka Police Division near Kwali in Delta state, CSP Aliyu Shaba, to immediately release the members of Human Right, Liberty Access and Peace Defenders Foundation (HURIDE), detained by him in his Station. It was gathered that the persons who were Delta State Executives of the Group had gone to the Police Station on Monday to secure the release of a man being held at the Police station for three days now, for a family matter between him and his wife. The DPO,…
Anambra State Police Command says it has successfully rescued twelve allegedly stolen children, 8 boys and 4 girls, in the custody of a suspected child trafficker. The suspect, Nkechi odinye aged 55 years, was allegedly arrested in a hideout at Obosi in Idemili Council Area of Anambra State, with all twelve children after 3 years of evading arrest, according to a statement by the Spokesperson of the Police in Anambra, Haruna Mohammed. The PPRO said the arrest was as a result of action that followed the confession of three female child traffickers arrested in 2019, that the said Nkechi Odinye…
The present life of 41-year old Raphael Chuka Okafor is an example of how the dreams of a promising youth can suddenly go south as a result of ill health. As at last year, Okafor was an active staff of Justice Development and Peace Commission(JDPC) of the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha, instrumental to the coordination of the numerous humanitarian activities of the group. Today, Okafor, who is a 2004 graduate of Public Administration from the University of Abuja, is bedridden with a diagnosed malignant and cancerous brain tumour. Despite having accumulated an outstanding medical bill of four million, seven hundred…
As the Federal Road Safety Corps begins its nationwide end of the year campaigns with the theme; ‘Drive Safe and Stay Safe’, the Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has called on the motoring public to make the year 2020 ’ember’ months unique and crash-free by adhering strictly to road traffic regulations. According to him, road traffic crashes are avoidable and road crash-free society is possible when best road practices are applied. In a statement issued by Bisi Kazeem, the Corps Public Education Officer, the Corps Marshal strongly cautioned motorists that the end of the year is not naturally tragic and…
Aviation Workers at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport MAKIA Monday morning, staged a peaceful protest over moves by the Federal Government to concession four major airports in Nigeria. The plans it was gathered, also include the immediate transfer of staff of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) staff from 2014 to contributory pension scheme. The affected airports include MAKIA, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and Port Harcourt International Airport. During the protest at the airport premises, the workers were seen carrying placards with various inscription such as “Concession Will Lead to Job Loss”, “Airport Concession…
Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano says the South East region has enjoyed more infrastructural development under President Muhammadu Buhari than in any other government The governor who was speaking in Enugu on Sunday, during the reopening of the reconstructed Akanu Ibiam international airport, Enugu, expressed appreciation to President Buhari for the successful reconstruction and re-opening of the airport. According to him, President Buhari is committed to infrastructure development across the country and the landmark projects being executed in the South East by the Federal Government are worth commending. “Ndigbo need to support the Federal Government’s efforts to reposition the Country.…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has warned politicians and their supporters in Edo and Ondo States against conducts capable of erupting violence and undermining the electoral process in the two states. Governorship elections have been scheduled to hold on 19th September, 2020 in Edo state and on the 10th October, 2020 in Ondo. A statement issued on Sunday, on behalf of the IGP by the Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba warned the politicians and their supporters to conduct themselves properly, play by the rules and steer-clear of tendencies capable of undermining the electoral process in the two…
Ntasi Center for Sexual Assault Cases located at Enugwu Ukwu General Hospital has solicited for increased funds and infrastructure from Anambra State Government to be able to cater for victims that visit the facility. The centre is also calling on donors, who promised to assist in the treatment of some of the victims, especially Women Aid Collective, (WACOL), to redeem their promises to the facility. The Centre Manager, Rev. Sister Benedette Uchendu made the appeal in an exclusive chat with TNC at Enugwu Ukwu in Njikoka Local Government Area. The referral facility was inaugurated on the 17th of…
The People’s Democratic Party in Anambra State has accused the Willie Obiano-led APGA administration in the state of derailing totally from the task of governing the state. It said Anambra State under the present APGA regime is sliding on a fast lane towards underdevelopment and fast becoming a mockery to many other states who had in the past, looked up to her for direction. In a chat with TNC correspondent in Awka, the State Chairman of the PDP, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu said the present trajectory of backwardness does not project Anambra as a state that wants to progress. In his…
As Anambra State clocked 29 yesterday, the State Government has been urged to invest genuinely in all aspects of youths development so as to secure a brighter future for the state. The call came from the Chairman, General Sites Solutions (GSS) Group, Architect Chukwudi Ezenwa in an exclusive interview with TNC correspondent in Awka. 29 years after the creation of the present Anambra State, opinions have varied as to whether the state is where it is supposed to be in the comity of states. But, Ezenwa, who is a Youth Entrepreneur, believes there is cause to celebrate Anambra at 29,…
The Coalition Against Corruption and Bad Governance (CACOBAG), has described Nigeria’s continued recognition of Chief Ernest Shonekan as a former Head of State, as an aberration and illegality that must stop. The group was reacting to a Council of States meeting held on Thursday, which Chief Shonekan was among the past Heads of State that attended. An official statement issued today by the CACOBAG Chairman, Toyin Raheem queried the capacity at which Chief Shonekan was invited to the meeting, saying such was an aberration promoted by the Federal Government. According to the group, Chief Shonekan was made the Head of…
As Anambra 2021 governorship election draws near, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has received attacks for its alleged misrule and rascality that negatively affected the fortunes of the state between 1999 and 2006. The Member representing Anambra East and West Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Chief Benjamin Obidigwe made the allusion in an interview with TNC in Awka. Former Governor of the State, Chinwoke Mbadinuju had ruled Anambra from 1999 till 2003, a regime that was adjudged to have set the state backwards especially in the area of education and health. Dr Chris Ngige had assumed power in 2003…
In keeping with its mandate of providing the framework for accountability and good governance, the Association of Digital Media Core Advocates, ADMCA, will be collaborating with critical stakeholders in the society to host an anti-corruption summit next month in Awka, Anambra State Capital. Slated to hold on Friday, September 4, 2020, the event tagged ‘Anambra Independent Media Anti-Corruption Summit 2020,’ will have participants drawn from the media, security agencies like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Nigeria Police Force, government and the academia. The keynote speaker at the summit is Mazi Prince Uchenna Nwogu (PhD), a Senior Lecturer at…
Delta State Government has commenced a clampdown on alleged issuers of fake vehicle particulars, with the apprehension by security agents, of a number of motor licensing officials and their collaborators across the state. This is in response to reports by road users who had fallen victim to the cartel that specializes in procuring vehicle particulars without adherence to the strict protocol for the registration of vehicles as set up by the Delta State Internal Revenue Service. It will be recalled that Delta State Government had engaged the services of an ICT-firm, Richfield Technologies Limited, to provide the information technology platform…
A mother of one simply identified as Ifeoma Ihekaibeya is presently battling for her life at Onitsha General Hospital, after her neighbour poured her hot water mixed with pepper. Ifeoma who hails from Ihiala in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State, was said to have been in constant quarrel with her neighbour, identified as Ngozi Ndubuisi, an indigene of Nimo, in Njikoka LGA of Anambra State and the quarrel had deteriorated into a very sour relationship not just between the two women, but also their children. It was gathered that efforts by the husbands of both women to resolve the matter…
In line with the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of the Governing Council and appointment of Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities. The Act advocated the establishment of the Commission to be headed by a Part-Time Chairman and six Members who will be Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), representing the geo-political zones of the federation. This is however, subject to confirmation by the Senate for a four-year term of office in the first instance, and may be reappointed for a second term of four years and no…
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, says the Force will not compromise on the statutory requirements it listed for entry into the Nigeria Police Force. According to the IGP, the requirements remain sacrosanct and would be thoroughly followed in the ongoing Police recruitment screening exercise. This was contained in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba on Tuesday. The IGP’s reassurance is coming in response to news reports making the rounds in some sections of the media that the IGP has suspended the entry requirement for candidates who applied to join the Nigeria Police…
Not less than fifty women from Enugwu-Agidi, in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, have been trained on production of detergents and disinfectants for personal and commercial use. The training focused on aspects of cosmetology including antiseptic and liquid soaps and bleach. The training, courtesy of a non-governmental organization, Ogazi Foundation, is part of the Foundation’s support to the government in empowering citizens for self reliance. The Founder of The Ogazi Foundation, Dr. Chidi Okoye, in his remarks, made it clear that the training has no political attachment. According to him, it is only a selfless contribution undertaken…
A Prince of Ifitedunu Community, in Dunukofia LGA of Anambra State, Engr Chudi Obinabo has denied allegations of oppression and malicious damage levelled against him by a 60- year old widow, Agnes Muoneke and her son, Ifeanyi. The widow and her son, who are from Igbuala village Ifitedunu, had accused Prince Obinabo of demolishing the family’s house and other farmlands when they refused to sell the land to him. The widow also alleged that the prince connived with the Police to unlawfully arrest and detain her son for over two weeks on trumped up charges. But in an exclusive chat…
Eight suspected kidnappers alleged to have been terrorizing Okeogun area have been paraded by the Agro Rangers Squad of the Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). The suspected criminals were said to be operating Ado Awaye, Araromi LCDA, Okaka and Otu communities in Itesiweju Local Government Area and Ilero in Iwa Local Council Development Authority. Parading the suspects, the State Commandant of the NSCDC, Iskilu Akinsanya, said at about 11:15pm on Thursday, one Alhaji Baani Abubakar otherwise called Chief Jowuro, made a distress call to the Agro Rangers in the Oke-Ogun axis. The suspects…
A 30-year-old woman has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for giving birth to a baby boy and dumping him inside a pit toilet. The woman, Franca Udokwu from Obuba Obofia, Nkpor in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State, was arrested on Saturday by Police operatives attached to Ogidi Division following a tipoff. The baby was eventually brought out of the pit toilet but was certified dead by a medical doctor. Speaking on the development, the Police spokesperson in Anambra, Haruna Mohammed said the suspect when accosted, took police detectives to the scene of the crime where the…
The Civil Society Groups in Edo state have maintained that they have not endorsed any candidate ahead of the governorship election in the state. Clarity on the position became necessary following reports of alleged endorsement from the group by various politicians in the state as well as the trend where everyone in the state seems to be supporting one political party or the other. In a statement signed by Leftist Osazee Edigin, the EDOCSO Public Relations Officer and made available to TNC on Sunday, the group expressed worry that individuals, professional bodies and even supposedly apolitical entities are also caught…
The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu has approved the appointment of Mr Obini Onuchukwu as the Acting Registrar of Federal Polytechnic Oko, in Orumba North Council Area of Anambra. His approval followed the recommendation of the Expanded Management Committee (EMC), the highest decision-making body of Federal Polytechnic Oko. The recommendation was unanimously made by members of the EMC consisting of the five principal officers of the Polytechnic, Representative of the Hon. Minister of Education, Alh. Adamu Adamu and Representative of Executive Secretary of the Polytechnic’s regulatory body, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) recently after its regular meeting. The…
A 60-year old widow, Agnes Muoneke and her son, Ifeanyi, from Igbuala village, Ifitedunu, have sent a passionate appeal to Governor Willie Obiano, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the member representing Dunukofia Constituency in the State Assembly, Lawrence Ezeudu and other relevant authorities, to save them from the hands of their rich neighbour, Engr. Godfrey Chukwudi Obinabo, who is oppressing them. TNC visit and investigation revealed that buildings and farmlands belonging to Muoneke family were allegedly demolished by the accused person, Chukwudi Obinabo, who had put the widow’s son away in prolonged Police detention, following frame-up allegations. The matter has…
The wife of Anambra State Governor, Chief Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano has handed over keys to two well-furnished bungalows to two widows in Anambra State. The houses were built through the instrumentality of the Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFEI) program of the governor’s wife. Among the beneficiaries was Mrs Eucharia Nwakibie, a widow from Isieke village, Akwa- Ozubulu on Ekwusigo LGA of the state. The widow had in 2012, lost her husband and was forced to live in her father’s house afterwards due to accommodation difficulties, with her seven children, two of whom had died during the trying time. The other…
Residents of Anambra State are calling on government to rein in officials of the State Vehicle Inspection Office over their alleged fraudulent activities. Some motorists in the State Capital City of Awka who spoke to TNC, alleged that the VIO officials impound their vehicles on trumped-up charges and end up extorting money from them. The pointed accusing fingers at the VIO team positioned at the ABS axis of the Onitsha-Awka Expressway. According to a victim who pleaded anonymity, his car was impounded for three days by the office for refusing to a pay a fine of N50, 000. Narrating his…
The Anambra State Police Command has issued an order for an immediate clampdown on persons and groups with prohibited firearms in the state. The order came from the Commissioner of Police in the State, CP John Abang. Recently, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu had given a directive to all Commissioners of Police, on total clampdown, disarmament and prosecution of persons and groups bearing prohibited firearms nationwide. A statement on behalf of the State Police Command, issued on Thursday by its Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed said the clampdown by the Command is a sequel to the IGP’s directive.…
Two-time governor of Anambra State and business mogul, Peter Obi has condemned the recent clampdown on Nigerian businesses in Ghana by the Ghanaian Authorities as unfair and against all efforts at uniting Africans. Obi who was the Vice Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP in the last elections, lamented the unfavourable business environment being created for Nigerian businesses in Ghana, adding that it was unfair and unjust to close up shops and offices of businesses that were legally registered and of which their owners were law-abiding residents. Obi spoke through a Press Release made available to TNC on…
