NDLEA Anambra Takes Anti Drug Campaign To University

AS part of activities mapped out  to reduce the level of drug trafficking in Anambra state, the state command of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency has taken the enlightenment outreach to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

Addressing the students on the danger inherent in drug abuse and trafficking, the state commander of the NDLEA, Anambra Command Sule Momodu warned the students not to hesitate to report any of their colleagues involve in sale of drug to their fellow students,

Tipper Lorry Crash Claims 7 Lives In Nsugbe

No fewer than six persons lost their lives, Saturday evening, when a tipper lorry ran into an evening market near 33 Junction, leaving 13 more with injuries.

The residents of Nsugbe in Oyi local government area of Anambra state, alleged that the tipper lorry driver was been chased by men of the tax collectors along Umuleri- Onitsha road, while trying to evade tax men harassment before the unfortunate incident occurred.

Journalists Charge To Maintain Ethical Standard

League of media practitioners have urged journalists to ensure they maintain ethical standards in the discharge of their duty.

They fault the manner some journalists parade themselves in public, enjoined them to insist on doing the right thing if they really want to command respect in the public.

Ohaneze Charges Ndigbo On Political Relevance In Nigeria

President, Ohaneze Ndigbo,Anambra state,  Chris Eluomuno has charged Ndigbo to learn from other two major tribes in Nigeria to form a political front that would be an umbrella body to negotiate on behalf of the people of the zone in future elections.

He said South east remains the only zones in the country with plethora of political affiliations, rather blames the perceived marginalization of the people from the zone on inconsistency in matter that affect the national politics.

Film Piracy: Piracy Made most of us poor - Mr Ibu.

Nollyhood actors and film producers have continued to lament over the illicit act perpetrated against ‎them by some make believe marketers who in turn turned pirate ventures once the lay hold on any actors or producers art  work, they make money
The seasoned comedy actor John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu hammered on the issues again while talking to journalist in Awka the Anambra state capital on Wednesday the 16th of November 2016.

OBA COMMUNITY GETS CARE TAKER COMMITTEE FOR OPU, YOUTH WING

State government has inaugurated Care Taker Committee for the Youth Wing of Oba Patriotic Union
This is part of State government's commitment to promote Communal peace in the State.
The inauguration ceremony was held at Oba Town Hall, Oba, Idemili South Council Area.
For the first time in years, the Youth wing of the Community now have executive members led by its Chairman, Mr Ogonna Okafor, who were given the task of piloting their affairs including organizing an election within the next six months.
The ceremony was performed under the watchful eyes of the Cabinet members of the Traditional Ruler of Oba and a Joint Security Task force, led by the Nigeria Army, as well as youths and elders of Oba Community.

Aisha calls for a Total Ban on pageantry, Extols Gov. Obiano’s wife Café

                                                          By Okechukwu Onuegbu
A moral crusader, Aisha Edward of Centre for Moral Mentorship, has called for outright Ban on Beauty Pageantry owing to what she termed its abuse.

Edward, who spoke on UNIZIK FM radio programme, explained that the resources and energy expended on pageantry should rather be channeled towards humanitarian services.

Also commending the wife of Anambra State Governor, Chief Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano on her quick response to her (Aisha’s) open letter, Edward emphasised the needs for institutions and people willing to invest on beauty shows to donate them to Obiano’s wife CAFÉ.

She said, “I want to thank Obiano’s wife for rising up to restoring the dignity and integrity of Our women. Her response shows that Café cares about women moral values and respect to our cultural norms and ideals. Gov.Obiano's wife was reported to have said that she is liaising with her husband The Executive Governor of the State to unravel the case and Serve Justice to the parties involved, Provide necessary motherly counsel, rehabilitation and also protect their Citizenry Rights as well as guaranteeing their Security Under the Law.

Osodieme also said that she has sent some emissaries from her office to the home of the young lady at the center of the Worrying Video Clips for any necessary motherly protection and investigation is still on going.

“Therefore am appealing all to wait patiently for the investigation to be completed. We should also be weary of our actions and inactions and stop spreading the videos or making reference to the story forthwith. I am calling on our men folks to help us in stopping this. Anambra women, Igbo women, and women world over are never known as such.

“I am also using this opportunity to charge our women to rise up to their parental moral responsibility. It is High time  we trained our children on the way to grow. And I’m also congratulating Her Excellency for feeling the heart beats of the women and being there for them Consequent on her Timely responds to Our Clarion Call was highly commendable from a Role Model like Her, Who has promised to save us from feeling ill over such dehumanizing Scandals.

That was even as she called On Mrs Obiano to see ways of partnering with the churches to get women engaged on Moral Education and Instructions, as she further urged the Government and relevant Authorities to make pageantry domicile on the office of the Federal, State and Local Government Ministries of Women Affairs or Offices of the First Ladies so as to bring sanity into it. "Government must as a matter of Necessity bring back our Moral Instructions Education back to Our Schools", She Concludes.

Sex Scandal: APC asks IGP to take ‘Miss Anambra’ into custody

We are compelled to renew the call to the Inspector General of Police to order that Miss Chidinma Okeke, currently embroiled in a unusual sex scandal, inconsistent with the law, in a situation that entangles top Anambra State Government Officials and top members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) should be taken into protective custody.
This reverb has become necessary against the background of emerging contradictions from the Anambra State Police Command on the matter.

End of year Getaway for the family Funfair

End of year Getaway for the family
Taking time out to be with your family not only serves to strengthen family bonds, it is an opportunity to keep the mind fresh and get some inspiration for work.
Having a good work and life balance has been proven to be a major factor in the success of marriages and happiness in the family.

The Secret of Obiano’s Giant Strides in Education is Hinged on a 3-Point Thrust; Infrastructure, Teachers’ and Students’ Welfare – Prof Omenugha

Governor Obiano through a three point thrust in education namely; infrastructure, teachers’ welfare and the students’ welfare, has given education in Anambra State the best attention.

Speaking during the 27th Edition of Anambra Scorecard, Prof Kate Omenugha who is the Commissioner for Education in the State explained that the blueprint of His Excellency, Chief Willie Obiano is very clear with the strategic objective of making sure that the learning needs of all are met through equitable distribution of resources.