Tag: #Anambra
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FRSC ADVISES MOTORISTS TO DRIVE SAFELY AS RAINY SEASON INTENSIFIES
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State has urged motorists to observe safety measures during the rainy season to reduce the risk of road crashes. The Sector Commander, Mrs Bridget Asekhanuo, said the advisory became necessary as weather forecasts indicate heavier rainfall across the country. She advised drivers to ensure their vehicles are…
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ANAMBRA SHUTS ILLEGAL CLINIC, ARRESTS WOMAN OVER ALLEGED UNLICENSED SURGERIES
The Anambra State Government has arrested a 47-year-old woman, Onyinyechi Charles, over allegations of operating an illegal healthcare facility and performing surgical procedures without the required medical qualifications. The facility, located in Umueri, Anambra East Local Government Area, has been sealed pending the outcome of legal proceedings. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, said investigations…
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NDLEA ARRESTS SUSPECTS, SEIZES DRUGS WORTH BILLIONS IN MULTIPLE OPERATIONS
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested several suspected drug traffickers, including three persons with disabilities, during operations in Anambra, Kwara, Kogi, Lagos and Nasarawa states. According to the agency, operatives also uncovered a Lekki mansion allegedly used as a drug stash house, where more than 2,300kg of “Loud”, a strong…
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ANAMBRA SPORTS BOSS PUSHES FOR MERIT-BASED APPOINTMENTS TO BOOST DEVELOPMENT
Want better sports results? Anambra’s sports director says it starts with putting the right people in the right seats. The Anambra State Director of Sports, Emeka Obidinma, is calling for competence and merit in the appointment of sports officials, saying it is key to improving performance and development in the sector. Speaking in Awka, Obidinma…
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SOLUDO APPOINTS PIONEER CEO FOR ANAMBRA INVESTMENT DRIVE
Anambra is making a bold economic move—new investment corporation, new CEO, big expectations. Gov. Chukwuma Soludo has appointed Nwabunwanne Okonkwo as the pioneer Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State Development and Investment Corporation (ADIC), signaling a fresh push to attract investors and fund major projects. Okonkwo, a finance lawyer with over 16 years’ experience,…
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ANAMBRA DECLARES DRAINAGE EMERGENCY AHEAD OF RAINS
With flood warnings flashing, Anambra is rolling out a statewide clean-up—and everyone is expected to join in. The Anambra Government has announced a sweeping environmental exercise, “Operation Clear Your Waterways 3.0,” aimed at clearing blocked drains and preventing flooding before the rains set in. Environment Ministry Permanent Secretary Tochukwu Obodogha said the clean-up begins April…
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CLIMATE-SMART AGRIC PLAN COULD CREATE 20,000 JOBS IN ANAMBRA
Stakeholders say bamboo farming and climate-smart agriculture could unlock jobs, boost revenue and transform rural communities in Anambra. Stakeholders in Anambra State say effective implementation of climate-smart agriculture and bamboo development could generate over 20,000 jobs for youths and significantly grow the state’s economy. The projection was made at a sensitisation programme in Nnewi organised…
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ANAMBRA SET FOR 24-HOUR POWER AS FIRSTPOWER UNVEILS MASSIVE SUPPLY PLAN
Electricity supply in parts of Anambra may soon get a major boost as FirstPower moves to roll out round-the-clock power to key estates and industrial zones. The FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Ltd has announced plans to begin 24-hour electricity supply in selected parts of Anambra State as part of efforts to improve power reliability and…
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AWKA THRONE DISPUTE SETTLED: PANEL BACKS NWOSU AS RIGHTFUL IGWE
After years of controversy, the battle over Awka’s traditional stool may finally be over—at least on paper. A Commission of Inquiry set up by Governor Chukwuma Soludo has affirmed Gibson Nwosu as the legitimate traditional ruler of Awka, declaring his earlier removal unlawful and without legal backing. Presenting its report in Awka, the panel—led by…
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SOLUDO TOURS SCHOOLS TO END MONDAY SIT-AT-HOME DISRUPTIONS
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Monday toured several schools in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area, to reinforce the return of normal academic activities on Mondays after years of sit-at-home disruptions. During the visit, the governor interacted with students and teachers, expressing satisfaction at seeing classrooms active on a day that had long been affected…
