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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, has expressed Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s commitment towards ensuring that Anambra regains its grip on the entertainment industry, particularly filmmaking, and making both an integral part of branding Anambra as a tourism destination rather than a departure lounge. Speaking at the ongoing film training session in Anawood Film Village, Awka, when he visited the participants along with the Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr Patrick Agha Mba, and the Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment, and Tourism, Comrade Don Onyenji, Mefor, who maintained that entertainment and filmmaking are integral parts of Soludo’s agenda,…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  A Coalition of media watchdog organisations, including the League of Public Affairs Analysts and South-East Media Professionals Network, has petitioned the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), calling for action against Arise TV and Dr. Reuben Abati for unprofessional and divisive comments made during the Arise TV Breakfast Show on 21st November 2024. In a statement made available to newsmen in Enugu and signed by Dr Ambrose Igboke, Chairman of Association of Public Affairs Analysts in Enugu State, the coalition stated that the comments by Abati was inciting and have raised serious concerns. According to the statement: “The petition…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has tasked media practitioners in the South-East on responsible and balanced reporting on operations and activities of the Nigerian Army. Oluyede gave the task in Enugu on Thursday in an address at the Nigerian Army Civil-Military Cooperation Quarterly Media Chat for the 4th quarter of 2024, with the theme: “Military and Media Relationship: A Panacea for Enhenced National Security and Development.” The COAS, represented by Maj.-Gen. Hassan Dada, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, noted the need to strengthen collaboration and create opportunities for…

By Ugonna Agu, Emma Nwazue & Alfred Ajayi In this Report, Ugonna Agu, Emma Nwazue & Alfred Ajayi set out to uncover the stories behind the rising number of missing persons in the South-East. What they discovered is an intricate nexus of insecurity, unethical policing methods, poor record keeping and the needed closure for distressed families of victims. Nnaawa Kamalu, the fourth child and first son in a family of seven was loved by all who hoped to see him become a successful man someday in life. On September 3, 2022, Nnaawa resumed the day’s work without any premonition of the…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Anambra State Government has issued a stern warning to residents of the state, urging them to shun all forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) or face the full wrath of the law. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs Ify Obinabo, gave the warning on Thursday, during a street rally in commemoration of 16 Days Activism against gender-based violence in the State.  The rally was organised by Anambra Multi-stakeholders Action Committee on Prevention of Gender-based Violence (MAP-GBV), Ministry of Women Affairs, in collaboration with ActionAid Nigeria and other partners.  Ikengaonline reports that the partners also comprising…

 Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia  Nsulu Communities in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, have pledged their total support for the proposed  airport project being sited in the area. The pledge followed the amicable resolution of the misconception over the project by some individuals. The resolution was reached in a crucial  meeting between representatives of the affected communities and Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba. Meanwhile, the communities have dissociated themselves from the earlier protest by one out of the eight communities in the clan. Addressing newsmen after the meeting, the Governor’s Chief of Staff said…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia  Shop owners in the remodeled A-Line lock-up shops at the Ariaria International Market Aba, known as members of Ariaria Allottees Traders Association, have refuted allegations that traders were being denied allocation in the market. The rebuttal which was contained in a communique by the traders at the end of their meeting,  dismissed as false and misleading, claims by “some mischievous” groups  that traders were being denied allocations in the market. The Communique jointly signed by the Chairman, Ariaria Allottees Traders Association, Chief Goddy Udunna;  and Secretary, Mr Boniface Enemuo, raised concerns over what it described as “malicious…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Anambra State have displayed dissatisfaction and disappointment over what has become regular failure of government officials to attend their events.  Ikengaonline reports that 3rd of December is celebrated annually is the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, and PWDs in Anambra, like their counterparts, had extended invitations to different government officials including the governor’s wife to participate in their long-awaited event. Over a thousand PWDs present at the event had also looked forward to the day as an opportunity for renewed hope and advocacy for their rights, inclusion and fair representation in…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Enugu branch, has decried the spate of ‘huge extortion’ by police personnel when matters get to their official units, departments, stations and command within the state. The association made this known on Tuesday during the opening of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Enugu Branch 2024 Law Week. They were reacting after a lecture delivered by a human rights lawyer, Mr Daniel Ogbe, titled, “Commercialisation of Policing in Enugu State: Implications on Human Rights.” Ogbe said that the commercialisation of policing in Enugu State had lead to infringement on fundamental human rights of…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka  Six headteachers in various government owned primary schools in Anambra State have been suspended for collecting illegal fees and levies from parents and guardians. Executive Chairman, Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB), Dr Vera Nwadinobi, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing Journalists in Awka, the state capital. Nwadinobi said the decision followed reports of sabotage of government’s efforts, including introducing payment of unauthorized fees like teaching tools, exam, novels, senthforth for retiring of teachers, among others. She listed the headteachers to include Mrs Okoye Uju of Awada Primary School, Mrs Nwafor Eunice Nwanneka of Awada Primary…