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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The First Lady of Enugu State, Nkechinyere Mbah, in collaboration with the wife of Aninri Local Government Area Chairman, Dorothy Nwanjoku, has intensified the fight against gender-based violence in Aninri as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Nwanjoku who spoke during the commemoration of the event at the headquarters of the local government, highlighted the need for women to recognise their rights and speak out against abuse. “We are marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence today through the help of our beautiful mother, Nkechinyere Mbah, and with the support of…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Audit Report has made a shocking revelation that some Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), have failed to account for public funds entrusted in their care for about six years in the state. The report which was presented at the 2024 audit forum and citizens accountability dialogue in Awka, Wednesday, also revealed that a total of 29 agencies in the state have not been audited since formation. The event was organised by the office of the Auditor-General as part of activities marking the financial statements as required by international best practices. Presenting the 2023 Audited Report,…
Our Reporter, New York Investment banker and development economist Dr. Obiaraeri Onyeka Nnaemeka has explained how the South-East governors can generate over $4bn annually by establishing agro-clusters in each of the ninety-five local government areas of the region. The entrepreneur discussed the ideas during an exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica. “In the South-East, we have 95 local government areas, and I told the governors that if they invest $6m to set up agro-clusters in every LGA, I will show them how that can unlock $42m every year from each cluster,” Dr. Obiaraeri said. He explained that the scheme…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia UNICEF and WHO in partnership with Abia State Government, have commenced vaccination of un-immunised children in the state against killer diseases. According to the Ministry of Health, no fewer than 111,000 children in Abia State are un-immunised. The vaccination exercise tagged Big Catch Up, which commenced on December 9, is against five killer diseases including polio, diphtheria, hepatitis B, pneumonia and tetanus. Abia State Immunisation Officer, Mrs Chinwe Eke, who confirmed this to newsmen in Umuahia, said six Local Government Areas had the highest number of un-immunised children in the state. The LGAs according to her include:…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Elderly persons numbering 250 in Anambra State have benefitted from the second edition of Renewed Hope Initiative’s Elder Support Scheme (RHIESS). The event, which took place in Awka, is part of the programme arm of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), a non-governmental humanitarian organisation run by the wife of Nigeria’s President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The beneficiaries aged 65 and above, were selected from different parts of the state, following strict health, age and economic status criteria for those who are eligible for the programme. The empowerment programme which is going on in all the 36 states of…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oguduokwor Ward in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has expelled the suspended National Vice Chairman (NVC) of the party in the South-East, Mr. Ali Odefa from the party. Ali Odefa was suspended from the party on September 11, 2024, by the Ward Executives of the party for his alleged engagement in various anti-party activities. The Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki while ruling on suit NO: FHC/AI/CS/182/2024 further affirmed the suspension on November 29, 2024. Announcing the expulsion of Mr. Odefa on Wednesday via a statement, the Acting Chairman…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, Tuesday, flagged off the construction of Abia Airport at Ubaha, Nsulu, in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area. Speaking at the glamorous ceremony attended by many dignitaries from Abia, Keyamo said that the project would help boost socio-economic development in the state. He commended Gov. Alex Otti for keeping into the project, explaining that initially, the Federal Government had intended to build an airstrip but the State Government promised to partner the centre to upgrade it to an international cargo airport. Keyamo said the airport “is a presidential Initiative,” adding that President Bola Tinubu instructed…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Chairman of Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State, Hon. Aka Eze Aka, has demonstrated deep commitment to the welfare of People With Disabilities (PWDs), as he celebrated the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities in grand style. It would be recalled that during the celebration of IDPWDs, on December 16, the chairman distributed wheelchairs, crutches, and other support services to persons with disabilities at the council headquarters. The chairman’s gesture was accompanied by an inspirational message, which emphasised the importance of ensuring a sustainable future for all. Speaking at the occasion, the Chairman of…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, says that 11,143 Students would be awarded different Degrees and Diploma certificates at its 53rd convocation ceremony on Friday, December 20, 2024, with 195 graduates making First Class Honours. The Acting Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Polycarp Chigbu, made this known during the pre-convocation press briefing. “Out of this number, 195 will be graduating with First Class Honours, while 4,165 are for Second Class Upper Division and 5,197, are for Second Class Lower Division,” he said. Chigbu also announced that 659 would be graduating with Third Class; 22 with ordinary pass; while 889 unclassified and…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Retired directors in Anambra State are demanding a harmonised and upward review of pensions, giving the government February 2025 deadline to act. The demand was made at a meeting of the Association of Retired Directors held at Basino Hotel in Awka, attended by 22 members. According to the communiqué issued after the meeting, signed by the association’s chairman, Sir Fidelis Ezeike, and secretary, Sir Azuka Okeke, “The State Government is yet to sign the negotiated new Minimum Wage Salary Table that will inform the Constitution of Committee that will negotiate for the new Pension Table in line…