Tag: #Anambra
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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…
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ANAMBRA POLICE BOOST FIREPOWER, TRAIN 100 CONSTABLES FOR COMBAT OPERATIONS
Anambra Police step up tactical readiness as 100 newly trained constables undergo combat and armed drills to tackle rising security threats. The Anambra State Police Command has intensified its security strategy, with Commissioner of Police Ikioye Orutugu inaugurating 100 newly trained constables for specialised combat and armed drills. The training, held at the Police College…
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EFCC OPENS NEW ANAMBRA DIRECTORATE, SEEKS NDLEA PARTNERSHIP
The EFCC has moved closer to the Southeast with a new directorate—and it’s already building alliances to tackle crime. The newly created Anambra Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which also covers Imo State, has officially begun operations. Its Head, Mr. Atiba Ofen-Imu, marked the take-off with a courtesy visit to the…
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ANAMBRA STEPS IN OVER ALLEGED ASSAULT OF JSS3 GIRL
State government promises justice as police detain guardian over shocking abuse claims. The Anambra State Government has moved swiftly to address the alleged assault of a JSS3 student, Miracle Amah, of Community Secondary School, Agulu, assuring that justice will be served. The case came to light when the student arrived at school with fresh burns…
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NIGERIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (NMA) CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION TO FREE ABDUCTED NEUROSURGEON IN ANAMBRA
The Anambra branch of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has issued a stern call to Gov. Chukwuma Soludo and security agencies to urgently secure the release of Dr. Tochukwu Mbanugo, a neurosurgeon abducted right in front of Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, on October 30. In an emergency communiqué signed by Dr. Princeston Okam and…
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SOUTH EAST STATES SHUT DOWN IN #FREENNAMDIKANUNOW PROTEST AMID HEAVY SECURITY
Activities came to a halt across Anambra, Enugu, and Ebonyi states on Monday as residents observed the #FreeNnamdikanunow protests led by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore. Major markets, schools, banks, and public spaces in Enugu and Ebonyi were shut down, while roads in the region saw minimal traffic amid tight security with police and military…
