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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Albinism Association (ASAA) has reported that a total of nine members are currently battling melanoma popularly known as skin cancer. The group appealed for the intervention of the state government, organisations, and spirited individuals for the treatment of their ailing members. They also called for support, care and improved welfare of the albinism community in the state. The State Chairman of ASAA, Mr Israel Ben Orizu, disclosed this on Saturday, during an event to celebrate the International Albinism Awareness Day, held in collaboration with the VIVIGOLD Foundation and Anambra State Disabilities Rights Commission. Orizu reported…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has sensitised tanker drivers and filling stations on prevention of tanker fire outbreaks, while cautioning tanker drivers against speeding within roads in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu states. The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, gave the advice on Friday during a One-Day Awareness Campaign and Sensitisation on Tanker Fire Accidents and Fire Outbreaks held in Enugu. Represented by the NEMA Head of Operations in Enugu, Mrs Ngozi Echeazu, the director-general urged Nigerians to stop scooping fuel in a fallen petroleum tanker and “stay clear from such a scene to ensure safety.”…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The World Bank, through the Rural Access And Mobility Projects (RAAMP), is set to construct 500-Kilometer roads across communities in Enugu State to ease access to farmlands and movement of farm produce and boost agriculture in the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor of Enugu State on Donor Relations, Dubem Onyia (Jnr) disclosed this during a stakeholders’ workshop on Road Sector Reforms in Enugu State under RAAMP. Onyia said that RAAMP was a world bank assisted project and the bank complements all the efforts of the state government in building rural roads. “We take roads that…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Professor Joy Ezeilo, SAN, has called on relevant authorities in Ogun State, Nigeria, to ensure that justice is served on the killers of Mrs Blessing Eze, a trader whose life was tragically taken by touts who preyed on the public for money. The erudite professor stated this in her X-handle, saying that the brutal murder of Mrs Eze was “a stark reminder of the unchecked lawlessness and impunity in our society.” According to her, Eze was fatally stabbed at Iyana-Oja Market in Ifo, Ogun State, by touts “who demanded a so-called “festival contribution” of ₦1,500—a sum she…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has called on Nigerians to embrace progressive change and ethical rebirth to drive the country’s democracy and development forward. Soludo made the call in his speech titled: “Rebuilding Our Nation,” delivered during the June 12 Democracy Day celebration, Thursday. The governor, while acknowledging Nigeria’s complex history and current challenges, outlined a vision for a sustainable and united nation. He noted that the topic of rebuilding the nation is vast and complex, invoking the historical debates among Nigeria’s founding fathers on the nature of the country. He highlighted the diverse ethnic and…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Police in Anambra State have arrested a 19-year-old suspect, Chimaobi Mbonu, allegedly linked to a criminal and kidnapping gang in the state. Mbonu is also alleged to be responsible for the abduction and murder of one George Onwurah in May 2024 in the state. According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspect was apprehended on Thursday by police operatives attached to the Awgbu Divisional Headquarters, with the support of local residents. The arrest took place in Ndiukwuenu Village, located in the Orumba North Local Government Area of the state.…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District of Enugu State, Dr Okechukwu Ezea, on Thursday used the occasion of the June 12, 2025, “Democracy Day” celebration to highlight some of his achievements. Ezea, a Labour Party (LP) senator, spoke at his country home, Itchi, in Igboeze South Local Government Area, of Enugu State. He said he had done a lot of legislative duties as demanded of him including moving motions on issues concerning the Enugu North senatorial district. The Senator said that on assumption of office he facilitated the ongoing rehabilitation of 9th mile-Obollo-Afor-Oturkpo road, which is…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Enugu State Directorate, says it has commenced a state-wide community sensitisation in response to recent reported case of diphtheria outbreak in the state. Mrs Clara Nwachukwu, the state Director of the agency, said that Enugu recorded a confirmed case of diphtheria in March 2025 involving a six-year-old girl. She further explained that diphtheria was a highly contagious, but vaccine-preventable disease caused by the exotoxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae. She revealed that the disease spreads primarily through direct contact or via respiratory droplets in the air. The NOA state director noted that while individuals of…
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The iconic publisher of Vanguard newspapers, Sam Amuka-Pemu, is 90! He remains as ever a self-effacing Nigerian patriot of uncommon class and carriage. Call him Sad Sam or Uncle Sam who deserves a bow for he is a splendid role model to scores of journalists. Its one of my regrets that I have never really had to work on his stable, though a book of mine had been serialized by Vanguard. When the renowned columnist Pini Jason tragically passed away I was called up to take his place in the newspaper but I could not take…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki A former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Ifeanyi Odii, has called for sober reflection on the country’s democracy. He made the call in a statement issued by his Anyi G’Emeya Movement. The statement was signed by the spokesperson of the movement, Moses Idika. Mr Odii, who was the party’s flag bearer in the 2023 gubernatorial election, said the celebration is an opportunity to reflect on democracy as a form of governance in Nigeria. He said: “Today we are marking 26 years of unbroken democratic governance in Nigeria. As we role out…