Gov. Obiano urges pharmacists to shift attention on rural services

BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA

 

Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has tasked pharmacists in the country to redirect their attention to rural areas and help monitor the activities of quack medicine dealers.

Obiano made the call while declaring open the 23rd Anambra Annual Conference of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) in Awka on Thursday.

The theme of the conference is “Public Health – The Role of the Pharmacist”.

Obiano, who was represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Primary Healthcare, Dr Chioma Ezenyimulu, said that the activities of quacks medicine dealers had done more harm than good.

“Effective monitoring of quack medicine dealers especially the traditional and patent medicine dealers could reduce the dangers posed on the people in hinterland areas,” he said.

APGA will Grow from Strength to Strength – Obiano

 The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has assured the members of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) that his administration is totally committed to building the party into a strong and dominant political platform that will provide a viable alternative to all Nigerians who desire a new and progressive paradigm of leadership.

 Addressing a large population of Councilors and Ward Chairmen from the 326 wards in the state who paid him a solidarity visit at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia on Wednesday, Governor Obiano maintained that of all the political parties in Nigeria, APGA stands out as the one with the most compelling ideology which emphasizes the supremacy of Nigerians being their brothers’ keepers.

Silver Jubilee Celebration: Bishop Ezeokafor Congratulates Bigard 89 Priests

BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lord ship Most Rev. Dr. Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor has congratulated the 1989 Set-Bigard Priests on their Silver Jubilee Celebration with a call on them to rededicate themselves to the service of God and humanity.

Umunze Catholic Community Fetes Bishop Ezeokafor As St. Joseph Parish Celebrate Golden Jubilee

BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA

 

On Sunday 19/10/2014, was the day the priest, vicars, priest-in-residence,religious and entire lay faithful of Umunze Deanery turned out en-masse to have a glimpse of the Chief Shepherd of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev. Dr. Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor who came to celebrate with St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on their Golden Jubilee anniversary (1964-2014).

Judge Adjourns Obiano’s Case

 

BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA

 

Justice Isah Gafai of the Federal High, Awka has fixed judgment without date a suit seeking to disqualify and nullify Gov. Willie Obiano’s election over alleged submission of false voter’s card.

Mr Jezie Ekejiuba, a Human Rights lawyer filed the suit which came up for adoption of written addresses by parties at the court in Awka on Thursday.

Ekejiuba argued during the court’s sitting that Obiano had allegedly submitted false voter’s card in his Form CF 001 sworn affidavit.

Silver Jubilee Celebration: Bishop Ezeokafor Congratulates Bigard 89 Priests

BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lord ship Most Rev. Dr. Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor has congratulated the 1989 Set-Bigard Priests on their Silver Jubilee Celebration with a call on them to rededicate themselves to the service of God and humanity.

Read How Nigeria defeated Ebola

Ninety three days after the American Liberia Patrick Sawyer imported the Ebola Virus Disease, EVD into Nigeria, the nation is officially Ebola-free.
Announcing the declaration yesterday, the World Health Organisation said 42 days had passed since the nation last reported a case. By the time the last case was reported on September 5, 2014, Nigeria had recorded 19 cases with eight deaths and 11 survivors.

Court nullifies Jimoh Ibrahim’s ownership of Newswatch

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, nullified businessman, Mr Jimoh Ibrahim ownership of Newswatch Communications Limited, publishers of Newswatch publications by quashing a Share Purchase Agreement, SPA, which transferred ownership of the newsmagazine to Ibrahim.

$9.3m arms deal: Adeboye defends Oritsejafor

GENERAL Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, yesterday, defended the national president of the Christian Association, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, following the controversy surrounding the seizure of $9.3 million arms purchase funds by South Africa.
Pastor Adeboye who spoke in London during an ecclesiastical visit said, “Pastor Ayodele Joseph Oritsejafor is a man of God I trust and I can personally vouch for him. I believe on the issue of his aircraft being chartered and the purpose it was used for he had no prior knowledge. I’m sure God will continue to build his church and the gates of hell will not prevail in Jesus name. One anointed cannot attack another anointed. A pastor cannot attack another pastor. Touch not my anointed is what God said. Some Nigerians have questioned the use of Pastor Oritsejafor’s private jet by the Federal Government to convey the money to South Africa, accusing him of involvement in money laundering.”

Why Most Actresses swim in scandals -Chioma Chukwuka

Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha is one actress who hasn’t had an iota of scandal linked to her name. The married star opened up to Yes International Magazine on how she achieved that feat and why many actresses swim in scandals..