Obi Donates ₦120 Million at Holy Rosary Sisters’ Centenary for Education and Health Outreach

Mr Peter Obi today worshipped with the students of Holy Rosary College in Nsugbe, marking a significant occasion as the Holy Rosary Sisters celebrate 100 years since their foundation by Bishop Joseph Shanahan in 1924. The college at Nsugbe is also celebrating its 10th anniversary. It will be recalled that Obi laid the institution’s foundation in 2013. The event forms part of a series of activities commemorating the centenary of the religious order, renowned for its commitment to education and healthcare apostolates.

LG Polls: Soludo has kept His Words to Anambra People- Anambra NYCN Boss, Obi

The successful conduct of local government elections in Anambra State, more a decade after the exercise was last conducted, depicts the capacity by the Chukwuma Soludo administration, to keep promises made to the people.

The Anambra State Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Surveyor Obi Emeka Chukwudi gave the view in a chat with TNC correspondent in the aftermath of the exercise held across the state last Saturday.

Ambassador Karen James Urges Nigeria to Develop Juvenile Prisons in All States for Youth Rehabilitation Center

 

By Karen James 

Ambassador Karen James, a prominent investigative journalist and world peace advocate, has called on the Nigerian government to establish juvenile prisons across all states to better protect and rehabilitate young offenders. Speaking at a recent event focused on youth empowerment and justice reform, Ambassador James highlighted the urgent need for specialised facilities that can provide a safe environment for children caught in criminal activities.

Independence: APC Chieftain tasks leaders on political-will to reduce hardship nationwide

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Hycienth Ngwu, has tasked elective leaders on political-will to implement good policies meant to reduce hardship nationwide.

Ngwu, a former APC Publicity Secretary in the South-East, gave the task on Tuesday in Enugu while speaking on the 64th Independence Anniversary of the country.

64th Independence: Hardship being experienced is growth pain – ex-Chairman APC, Nwoye

The former Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Dr Ben Nwoye, says the hardship Nigerians are experiencing at this time is a “growth pain”. 

Nwoye said this to newsmen in Enugu on Monday while fielding questions on why Nigerians should celebrate the nation’s 64 Independence Anniversary.

Assembly member, Udemezue save electoral officer from mob"

 

By Karen James 

Tensions flared during the Anambra State local council election on September 28, 2024, as irregularities were reported in Anyamelum Local Government Area. The election was abruptly halted by Mr. Ezeanaekwe Chidi Mark, an Electoral Officer with the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC). Surrounded by security forces, including the local Divisional Police Officer (DPO), the Department of State Services (DSS), soldiers, and members of the central vigilante group, Mr. Mark cited orders from his commission to abort the ongoing electoral process due to alleged malpractice.

NAFDAC urges medicine sales stakeholders to actively checkmate substandard medicines.

 

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has appealed to stakeholders in the medicine sales value-chain to actively join the agency to checkmate substandard and falsified medicines.

The Director of NAFDAC in South-East, Mr Martins Iluyomade, made the plea in Enugu on Thursday during a one-day NAFDAC Community Sensitisation on Substandard and Falsified Medicines in Nigeria.

NUJ Philanthropist Of The Decade Award Nomination Is My Best Award Nomination In Life", Says Igwe Dr. MacAnthony Chinedu Elibe Okonkwo Of Alor Kingdom

 

By Udodirim Oti, Awka  

His Royal Majesty, Igwe Dr. MacAnthony Chinedu Elibe Okonkwo, of Alor, in Idemilli South Local Government Area, has described his nomination as the "NUJ Philanthropist of the Decade" as his best award nomination ever.

Igwe Okonkwo who is also the Ezedioramma 3 of Alor kingdom, made this known after receiving the nomination letter presented to him by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Anambra State Council Chairman, Comrade Dr. Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, on behalf of the union.

IPAC lauds non-political interference in Enugu polls

 

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has lauded the non-political interference of Enugu State Government and political level playing field provided in the just-concluded local government polls in Enugu State.

The Chairman of IPAC Enugu State, Chief Obioma Nnamani, gave the commendation on Tuesday during a press conference on the Sept. 21, 2024 Enugu State Local Government Council Polls held in Enugu.   

Enugu LG polls: We are 98% ready – ENSIEC Chairman

 

The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) says it is 98 per cent prepared for the Local Government polls slated for Sept. 21.

The Chairman of the commission, Prof. Christian Ngwu, said this in an interview with newsmen in Enugu on Thursday.