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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Telecommunication giant, MTN Foundation, has awarded scholarship to twelve students of the Centre for Disability and Special Needs Research (CENDASNER), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. This was made known by the Head, Students’ Welfare of CENDASNER, Mrs Onyinyechi Amauche-Ogar. She said part of the beneficiaries were students in various disciplines comprising Law, Art and Humanities of the university. Ikengaonline reports that recipients of the MTN scholarships are; Tochukwu Obiefuna (Law), Chioma Enoch (Philosophy), Osahon Ogieva (Music), Onyinye Ejikenwanelo (Religious Education), Esther Chinedu (Guidance and Counselling), Endurance Wali (Political Science), Chukwuemeka Enwelum (Political Science) and Rita Somadina…

Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has officially opened a 42-bedded hospital in Oguta Local Government Area of the state, named after the late political maverick, Senator Arthur Nzeribe. Speaking at the opening of the hospital, Governor Uzodimma, said the hospital is in line with his administration’s commitment to enhance healthcare accessibility in the state. He said hospital is also a vital addition to reduce mortality rate caused by inadequate health care facilities. Governor Uzodimma decried the plight of oil-producing communities, which he attributed to the old leadership vacuum that was unable to translate the natural endowment…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Women Living With Disabilities (WWDs) in Anambra State have been trained on ways to avoid cervical cancer and other dangerous infectious diseases that threaten human life and existence. The one-day workshop tagged: “D-Health Talk on Disability Inclusive Dialogue on Family Planning & Cervical Cancer,” was organised by the Association of Anambra State Women with Disabilities (ASSWOD) for her members in the state. Addressing the women at Prof Dora Akunyili Women Development Center, Awka, during the weekend, Anambra State Hygiene Education Officer, Ministry of Health, Dr. (Mrs) Rose Amasiani, urged women to desist from acts that could expose…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State is set to witness the emergence of another automobile manufacturing plant when Kojo Motors Auto Assembly and Natural Gas Facility begins operation in the state. The firm upon take off, will be the second automobile manufacturing company after Innoson Motors. It will also be the first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) manufacturing automobile company in the state. Performing the groundbreaking ceremony in Umunya on Friday, Governor Soludo said that it was a sign of progress for the state and a testament to the commitment of his administration to industrialisation. The Governor revealed that the plant would…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Engr George Ugwu, Spokesperson for Chijioke Edeoga Governorship Election Campaign Organisation has described Friday nullification of Labour Party’s victory by the Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Enugu as a temporary setback for the party. Reacting to the Tribunal Judgement in the Enugu East/Isi Uzo Federal Constituency election, which voided the victory of Prof. Paul Nnamchi, Ugwu said it was a travesty of justice which will not stand rigorous challenge at the appeal court. According to him: “The judgment is temporary and reversible.” While thanking Labor Party enthusiasts for their continued support, he urged them to remain focused…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Government on Friday expressed displeasure over the viral video portraying Ebonyi people as criminals in Anambra State. It described the video as purported attempt to tarnish the corporate image of the state. The Commissioner for Information and state Orientation, Engineer Jude Chikadibia Okpor gave the condemnation when he received in audience the State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in a courtesy visit in his office. He urged Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo to rise up to the challenge not only to protect the image of Ebonyi people but also Ndigbo in general. Engr Okpor who called on the…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Chairman of Enugu Rangers Supporters Club, Dr Uchenna Iloakasi, has promised that the club would attend all the club’s home and away matches within the southern parts of the country. Iloakasi gave the assurance in Enugu, adding that this could only be achieved through the collective efforts of the club’s stakeholders. He said the supporters club was gearing up seriously for the upcoming season and making every efforts to attend all Rangers home matches in Awka, Anambra State untill the team returns to the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu. According to him, also, all away matches played…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has paid a sudden visit to Abia State to inspect on-going federal road projects in the state. The former Ebonyi State Governor seized the opportunity to commend Governor Alex Otti for his impressive performances so far in office. Umahi said that the achievements recorded in the past 100 days of Otti’s administration were strong indications that Abia was in for glory days. He described Otti’s coming on board as not only a blessing to Abia but the entire South-East geo-political zone. Umahi said that although he was not an apostle of…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Concerned about the plight of the masses especially the aged in rural communities in the face of the biting economic hardship triggered by the removal of fuel subsidy, a Non-Governmental Organisation, ROSEJENNY Foundation for the Elderly Women, has commenced distribution of free food items among elderly women in Abia Community. The gesture, according to the Founder of the Foundation, Dr Roseline Obiozor, was to cushion the effects of the prevailing economic stress on families especially the aging women in rural communities who are often marginalised or forgotten. Dr Obiozor, a Lecturer with the Michael Okpara University of…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has been urged to collaborate more with journalists for the coordination and management of information in the state. The call was made by the chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Anambra State, Comrade Humphrey Nwafor, at the NUJ 2023 Veterans and Patrons’ Days Ceremony, an event organised by NUJ to celebrate patrons and veteran journalists in the state. Delivering his Chairman’s opening remark at the event, Comrade Humphrey Nwafor said NUJ and state government’s collaboration facilitates the growth and development of the state. He also said such collaboration enables…