ACPN Holds 33rd Annual General Meeting, Conference, Honours ASHIA Boss, Onyemaechi

 By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, on Wednesday, 12th June 2024 held its 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference in Awka Anambra State Capital.

  Speaking during the event the Chairman of the Association, Pharmacist  Henry Iloh said the occasion provided opportunity to critique ASHIA operations in the state and chart a way forward, especially how to get Pharmacists' input in  the overall well-being of patients, ASHIA enrollees , citizens and residents of the state. 

Third Time Lucky: Fidelis Ilechukwu Leads Rangers International to 8th League Title

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu

After two previous attempts that ended in second-place finishes, Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has finally clinched the coveted league title with Rangers International. This triumph marks the club's 8th league title and a sweet redemption for Ilechukwu, who had come close but fallen short in 2017 with Mountain of Fire and again in 2022 with Plateau United FC.

Ugwu-Onyeama FOB Base not cause of Enugu-Onitsha Highway accident – 82 Division

The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army says its internal security Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Ugwu-Onyeama is not the cause of a recent Enugu-Onitsha Highway accident that claimed four lives.

It would be recalled that the accident that involved seven vehicles was caused by brake failure of a kerosene-ladened trailer coming down a slope from 9th Mile axis of the Highway at about 7p.m. on June 11, 2024.

FRSC deploys 701 personnel for Eid-El-Kabir Special Patrol in Enugu

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Friday, deployed no fewer than 701 personnel for its Eid-El-Kabir Special Patrol to ensure free flow of traffic within road corridors in Enugu State.

The Sector Commander of FRSC Enugu State Command, Mr Adeyemi Sokunbi, disclosed this during a press briefing on the address by the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, on Eid-El-Kabir Special Patrol in Enugu.

Eid-el-Kabir: GOC enjoins Nigerians to continue to make sacrifices for peace

 

Maj.-Gen. Hassan Dada, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, has enjoined Nigerians to continue to make sacrifices for peace to engender progress and development.

Dada gave the charge on Sunday after the Eid-el-Kabir prayer at Eid prayer ground of Abakpa Military Cantonment, Enugu.

From Nigeria to Success: The Akpolophi Otega Isaac Story

Akpolophi I. Otega

Founder, Otega Furniture & Otega Restaurant 

Akpolophi Otega Isaac is a prominent Nigerian entrepreneur renowned for his significant contributions to interior decoration, real estate, and hospitality. As the founder and owner of Otega Furniture and Otega Restaurant, Isaac has established himself as a visionary leader, transforming the landscape of Nigerian businesses. His innovative approach and dedication to excellence have garnered widespread acclaim and set new industry standards.

Anambra: Nobody Can Stop Eziowelle Town Union Election From Holding 29th June --- Akpudo

BY RAYMOND OZOJI,  Awka 

National president of the Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU) and President-General Eziowelle Improvement Union (EIU) Idemili-North Local Government Area, Barr. Titus Nnabuike Akpudo, has made it categorically clear that Eziowelle town union election slated for 29th June, 2024 must hold. 

Shun Drug In Sports, NDLEA Anambra State Commander Urges Budding Talents

 

 By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu

Mr Ogbonna Onyishi, Commander of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has advised budding talents to shun drugs as they pursue a career in sports.

Onyisi said this when he received leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra Chapter in his office last Thursday.

Anambra-North Neglected As Soludo Develops Other Zones

 

BY RAYMOND OZOJI,  Awka 

The traditional ruler of Umueri community in Anambra-east Local Government Area of Anambra State, His Royal Majesty Igwe Sir Bennett Izuchukwu Emeka, has said that Anambra-North senatorial zone of the state is complaining of neglect while critical infrastructures are being distributed to other zones of the state by the current administration. 

Anambra Speaker Assures On Quality Laws As 8th Assembly Set To Mark One Year Anniversary

 

  By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu

  The Current Lawmakers of the Eight Assembly will tomorrow 12th June 2024 marked their One Year Anniversary In Office as the Members of Anambra State House of Assembly.

  Speaking on the upcoming Anniversary, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze said he felt honoured to interact with newsmen on the occasion of One Year Anniversary of the 8th Anambra State House of Assembly which, he said would take place on the 12th June, 2024, as the 8th Assembly was inaugurated on that date last year following a letter of proclamation to that effect by the Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo,CFR, Governor of Anambra State.