Sand mining: Anambra community cries out over threat of erosion, begs Soludo to intervene

 

Indigenes of Amakor village in Nanka, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State have cried out over the devastating effect of erosion in their environment as a result of sand miners.

Leaders of the village under the aegis of Amakor Njikoka Development Union in a press release signed by its chairman and secretary, Mr. Ilo Obinna Daniel and Mr. Patrick Okole respectively and made available to journalists in Awka yesterday accused the traditional ruler and president general of Nanka community, Igwe Godwin Ezilo and Rev. Can. Ifeanyi Ezike of being behind the excavation of sand in the village.

Augustine Nwangwu Remains Traditional Ruler Of Ajali Community -- Indigenes Declare

BY RAYMOND OZOJI,  Awka 

Indigenes of Ajali community in Orumba-North Local Government Area of Anambra State have unanimously agreed and decreed that His Royal Highness Eze Augustine Nwangwu Ezeohazurume 1 of Ajali remains the traditional ruler of the community. 

Ohaneze Demands Immediate Compensation of Ukachukwu Brothers, over Illegal Demolition of their Investments

The Apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohaneze Ndigbo has demanded an immediate apology to the Ukachukwu brothers and their subsequent compensation by the Federal Government, over what it called, the unprovoked illegal demolition of the Real Estate Investment at Asokoro extension on the orders of the Minister of FCT, Barr Nyesom Wike.

Recall that officials of the Federal Capital Development Agency, acting on the orders of the FCT Minister, had on the 27th March 2024, invaded the project site with a detachment of over 300 security personnel including the Army, the Navy, the Police, and many others, and destroyed the properties.

The said property has the registration number: FCDA/DC/BP/ASD/29163 validly approved by the FCT authorities for development.

Youth Employment: NYCN Tasks Wealthy Citizens to Emulate Anambra Industrialist, Dr Chukwudozie

 

The Anambra State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, says investments that will create massive employment for the teeming unemployed youths in Anambra, are much needed at this time to begin to address the increasing rate of youths’ involvement in crime.

The Anambra State NYCN Chairman, Ambassador Surveyor Obi Emeka Chukwudi made this known in a chat with newsmen in Awka, after receiving news of the employment of members of the council by an Anambra philanthropist and industrialist, Dr Sir Daniel Chukwudozie, OON, FNSE, Akudo Ndigbo.

I didn't take bribe for 35 Years I served in the Nigeria Police Force -- Outgoing Anambra CP

BY RAYMOND OZOJI,  Awka 

Outgoing Anambra Police Commissioner, CP Aderemi Adeoye, says he didn't take bribe or any form of gratification to thwart justice in all the 35 years he served in the Nigeria Police Force. 

CP Adeoye who stated this during a valedictory media briefing on Monday at the Command Headquarters Amawbia Awka-South Local Government Area of the state, said he was bold to say it because he was not a desperate police officer and he did everything possible to resist such temptations. 

An Icon of remodeled Nnamdi Azikiwe University's QuintessentIal image - Chika Gladys Ene

 

In the history of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, tagged the ‘University of the Moment’ and a South East based Federal University which is always on the positive spotlight, there exists a luminary whose tenure has left an indelible mark on the institution's reputation and standing. Mrs. Chikaodinaka Gladys Ijeoma Ene, the immediate past Information, Public Relations and Chief Protocol Officer, epitomized excellence, resilience, and dedication throughout her illustrious career spanning over four years.

Cultism Must End In Awka -- Anambra CP

 

BY RAYMOND OZOJI,  Awka 

In a decisive move to end the resurgent cult-related killings in Awka, Capital City of Anambra State, the Anambra State Police Command has reiterated its avowed commitment to stamp out cultism and cultists completely from the state capital Awka. 

The Police Commissioner in the state, CP Aderemi Adeoye who expressed this commitment following the tracked down and arrest of no fewer than 16 notorious cultists involved in recent cult-clashes, maintained that Awka must enjoy a tranquil atmosphere and that the Police is not relenting in ensuring that public peace is guaranteed in the state capital.

Ebube Muonso Offers Scholarship to College Students As School Triumphs in ICT Competition

 

The Director of St. John Vianney Science College, Igbariam, Anambra State, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel  Obimma (Ebube Muonso) has offered  full scholarship to three bright students of the school, who emerged victorious at the National Girls in ICT Competition 2024, winning the prestigious national championship with their innovative virtual reality (VR) project.

Announcing the scholarship offer on Wednesday, at the premises of Divine Rays British School, Obosi, Fr. Ebube Muonso expressed gratitude to the three students: Immaculate Ebube Ikegwuonu, Camilla Anyadike, and Nweke-Nonso Oluchi, for making the school proud, and said that the offer will continue throughout their stay in the school.

Barr. Ezeokenwa exemplifying Youth’s Capabilities, Resourcefulness as APGA National Chairman- Anambra NYCN Chair, Obi

The Anambra State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN has hailed the uncommon exploits of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Barr Sly Ezeokenwa, in the administration of the affairs of the party, describing him as a true ambassador of the youths.

Anambra 2025: Former Political Appointees Can't Stop Soludo From Getting Second Term -- APGA Scribe

 

...says they are only seeking daily bread from Ifeanyi Ubah, others 

BY RAYMOND OZOJI,  Awka 

The State Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State, Hon. Engr. Levi Ugochukwu Obiaduo, has once again reminded the group called Aggrieved Former Political Appointees that Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo's second term is a done deal.