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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The ATM (AIDS, Malaria and TB) network for the C19 RM/RSSH (COVID-19 Response Mechanism and Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health) has called on governments, the private sector and other stakeholders to extend the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) programme to the poor and most vulnerable. The project led by Civil Society Organisations for Malaria Control, Immunisation and Nutrition (ACOMIN) in Anambra State also advocated for stiffer sanctions against misappropriation or mismanagement of funds to ensure robust public health Programme at all levels in the local governments. Speaking in Awka during a media briefing, State Coordinator, Mrs…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Minister of Works and Housing, Engineer David Umahi, has said that the Federal Government will install security lights and other security gadgets for safety on the second Niger bridge. Umahi made this known when he carried out routine checks at the Obosi and Asaba ends of the road. Umahi, who noted that the Federal Government has taken over the second Niger Bridge from the contractor, Julius Berger, said that he was satisfied with the level of work done. The minister commended the previous and present administrations for doing a lot to bring the work to a conclusion. He…

By Rudolf Okonkwo I just returned from a trip to Nigeria. Apart from dealing with a private family matter, the only question I wanted to answer on this trip was, “why nobody is saying anything about it.” Absolutely nobody. Not even Rufai Oseni. You must have heard a few Nigerians throw their hands up in the air in exasperation as they mutter, “And nobody is saying anything about it.” I now know why. Here is breaking news for you: You are going to die one day. Yes, you. You don’t know what day it would be. It could be today. Yes,…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council, has commended two lawmakers from the state for their efforts so far at the National Assembly. NUJ gave the commendation in a communique issued at the end of its November Congress held at the NUJ secretariat complex in Awka, the state capital. The communique which was signed by the Chairman, Dr Odogwu Emeka Odogwu; and Secretary, Comrade Aloysius Ofodile, commended the efforts of Senator Victor Umeh, who is representing Anambra Central Senatorial district; and Hon Lilian Orogbu, a member representing Awka South and North Federal constituency, for the…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Protest erupted in Umuahia, Abia State capital on Monday, as nursing students protested their exclusion in the re-scheduled Preliminary Test Screening (PTS), exam. This is coming barely two months after the State Government cancelled the PTS exam following initial protest by some of the students. The students had during the initial protest, cried foul as only 75 out of the over 400 that sat for the exam passed. After the initial protest, the State Government promised that a fresh exam would be conducted and investigation into what went wrong carried out. The state government also promised to…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The protests in Nsugbe Community in Anambra East Council Area of Anambra State on Monday over the killing of two of their youths on Monday took a new twist, with women of the community saying they identified the murderer of their children. Ikengaonline reported that two youths from Nsugbe community, Chukwurah Nweze and Gozie Ambrose-Anyansi, were gruesomely murdered following a lingering land dispute with neighbouring Nneyi Umueri. Hundreds of women of Nsugbe under the aegis of Umuada Nsugbe early this morning took to the streets of Nsugbe, to show solidarity with the families of two of their…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu It was a day of conflict management when the Anambra State Boundary Commission (ASBC) headed by the state Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim with the state boundary team through listening and assertive speaking began the process of settling the boundary dispute that has claimed many lives and properties of the people of Enugwu village in Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area and the people of Nnenye village of Umueri community, Anambra East Local Government. The Deputy Governor while visiting both communities reminded the Umueri and Ogbunike communities respectively, that one of Governor Charles Soludo’s oath of office was…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka An indigene of Anambra State, Precious Mbajiorgu, has emerged as the best candidate in the visually impaired category for the 2022 WASSCE in Nigeria. Mbajiorgu sat for the examination at St. John of God Secondary School in Awka and was declared the winner of that category at the WAEC Nigerian head office in Abuja, for her academic excellence despite being visually impaired. Mbajiorgu who is an indigene of Ihiala in Anambra State is currently a fresh student at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, where she is studying Guidance and Counselling. She performed brilliantly in the nine subjects…

…As CCD seeks equal opportunities for PWDs Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has said that his administration will continue to consider the interest of persons with disabilities in all of its programmes and policies. Governor Otti stated this in his goodwill message on Sunday to mark the International Disability Day. “Today’s commemoration provides another opportunity for us to reflect on the contributions of Abians with disabilities to the socio-economic development of our State. “I would like to reiterate our commitment towards the promotion of inclusive and accessible Abia State, that provides for the well-being of persons…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Professor Chukwuma Soludo-led Government in Anambra State has asked Principal of Metu Memorial Secondary School, Onitsha, Dr Fidelia Ogili, to step down as the Principal of the school. This was after Ogili was reported to have gone against the mandate of Governor Chukwuma Soludo on free and compulsory Education for JSS students of the school. A release signed by the Chairman of Post Primary Schools Service Commission, PPSSC Awka, Professor Nkechi Ikediugwu, revealed that on a PTA meeting that was held on 23rd November, 2023, she asked the parents to pay N1,700 each for the payment of…