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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka A coalition of Civil Society Networks on AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (ATM Network) has expressed concerns over the rising cost of drugs for treatment of malaria and other sundry ailments in Anambra State. The State Advocacy Team (SAT) of the group raised the alarm during their recent advocacy visit to the Programme Manager of the National Malaria Eradication Programme (NMEP), Mr Nonso Ndibe. The State Programme Officer (SPO), Onyekachi Ololo, who expressed the concerns during his presentation, noted that while HIV/AIDs, Tuberculosis drugs are available for free at the primary healthcare facilities in the state, malaria drugs…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Folowing of the tragic loss of about 22 lives to a stampede in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has issued directives to philanthropists for future distribution of rice and other sundry palliatives in Anambra State. The governor, in a press release by his press secretary, Mr Christian Aburime said anyone sharing food items to indigent people must henceforth prioritise their safety. He also said future distributions of relief materials should be conducted in an organised and decentralised manner, with adequate crowd control measures in place. The statement read: “Anambra State Government has expressed deep…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Nike in Enugu, Rt. Rev. Christian Onyia, has charged Christians to exhibit generosity and faithfulness while celebrating Christmas. Onyia gave the charge in a Christmas Goodwill message he signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Enugu. The bishop noted it was easy for one to get carried away by the festivities and materialism of the season. According to him, however, we must remind ourselves of the deeper meaning behind our blessings and the need to be faithful stewards. He also noted that the Christmas season remained a great and…
Ngozi Obiachu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti, has distanced himself from a circulating post of purported N25,000 Christmas cash transfer, describing it as a scam. The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Njoku Ukoha Njoku, advised unsuspecting members of the public against falling prey to the pranks of those behind the scam. He said that the post was a deliberate attempt by criminals to scam gullible members of the public. The statement read in part: “There is a circulating SCAM Post about a ₦25,000 Christmas Cash Grant from Governor Alex Otti. “The post is a deliberate criminal attempt…
…N150k as Christmas bonanza Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Traditional rulers in Abia State, have expressed gratitude to Governor Alex Otti for approving a monthly stipend of N250,000 for every traditional ruler in the state This was contained in a press statement issued Saturday by the Chairman of Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRM Eze Linus Nto Mbah. According to the statement, the Governor also approved N150,000 as special Christmas bonanza for each of the royal fathers to support their Christmas expenditure. The statement said that payment of the new stipend would commence from December 2024. Describing Otti’s relationship with traditional…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The House of Representatives has expressed concern over the ongoing cash crunch in commercial banks across the country, calling on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to address the situation which has imposed significant hardship on citizens. In a motion brought under Matters of Urgent Public Importance by Uguru Emmanuel, the House highlighted the severe economic and social implications of the cash scarcity, which has left many Nigerians unable to access funds even for basic needs. Uguru noted that while economic growth relies heavily on consumer spending and business investment, the persistent cash shortage had become a…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Director General/CEO of Projects Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu, Dr Peter Ogbobe, has expressed appreciation to retirees and members of staff for their dedication and commitment to the progress of the Institute. Ogbobe made the remarks during the end of the year get-to-together organised by the institute to mark the end of the 2024 fiscal year. Ogbobe, with his mantra, “no one person makes a convoy,” said that the event was to “thank God” for a successful year and to celebrate the workers for their cooperation and performance in 2024. “We gather today to celebrate the end…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has inaugurated the Oranto International Airport Hotel Limited Enugu, built by the president, Atlas Oranto Group, Prince Engr Arthur Eze, located at the Enugu International Airport Enugu. The Oranto Hotel has 95-room capacity, two conference halls with 470 capacity in total and one boardroom as well. Dr Mbah described the hotel as magnificent and commended the owner for bringing such edifice to Enugu. The governor reiterated his avowed commitment to operationalising the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. According to him, in a few days time, his administration would launch the Enugu-Air…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Primary and secondary schools from the six education zones in Anambra State have locked horns in this year’s edition of Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo’s Mystery Box and Quiz competitions. The competiting schools that represent each of the six zones emerged from preliminary stages of the competitions, which were carried out across different zonal and local government levels. While primary schools competed in the Mystery Box quiz, which tested their knowledge on nutritional and health benefits of common fruits and vegetables, their secondary school counterparts competed in expository quiz which tested their IQs in elementary health education.…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Early morning stampede on Saturday, 21st December, 2024, at the premises of Chief Earnest Azudialo Obiejesi, popularly known as Obi Jackson, has left an unconfirmed number of persons dead during distribution of Christmas palliative especially rice and other consumables. Ikengaonline gathered that the suspected number of victims is 18 and mainly aged and young women especially widows who had converged in Obi Jackson’s house for the palliative as was customary every Yuletide season. An eyewitness said stampede ensued following large number of persons who had come for the palliative which surpassed previous years exercises. An eyewitness said…