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Anambra govt shuts school over bullying
The Anambra Government on Tuesday announced the immediate closure of Upcoming Star International School, at Ifite Road, Awka, over the alleged bullying of a seven-year-old pupil. The state Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, announced in Awka that the government responded to a report that the pupil’s classmate allegedly broke her leg. Chuma-Udeh said when the school’s proprietor was invited…
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Anambra NMA suspends strike, urges Soludo to declare emergency on security
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Anambra Branch, has called off the indefinite strike it embarked upon to protest the kidnap of Dr Stephen Ezeh, an Ihiala based private practitioner. The NMA, which announced their return to duty posts in a statement on Sunday said the decision followed the release of Ezeh from captivity of kidnappers on Saturday. The Statement was…
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Gov. Soludo says Ubah’s death regrettable loss to Anambra
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has expressed shock and grief over the sudden demise of Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, describing it as a “regrettable loss” to the state. In a statement issued by the Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Christian Aburime, Soludo described Ubah as an outstanding Nigerian whose impact on the polity and business sphere was quite significant. The…
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Higher institutions without qualified lecturers are mere racketeering centre-Soludo
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State says higher institutions without qualified lecturers are mere centres for certificate racketeering. Soludo made the assertion during an assessment tour of the State Polytechnic, Mgbakwu in Awka North Local Government Area of the state. He said he had set up evaluative mechanisms to assess the requirements for full accreditation of the state polytechnic. He…
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Quackery: Anambra Govt. shuts 30 health facilities
The Anambra State Government on Friday said it had closed down over 30 illegal health facilities run by quacks, to safeguard the health of residents in the state. Dr Afam Obidike, state Commissioner for Health, made the disclosure at the 2024 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Anambra State Chapter and the 5th Prof.…
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Soludo hails Muslims for contributing to peaceful development in Anambra
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra on Monday commended the Muslim community for their valuable contributions to the peaceful development enjoyed in the state. Soludo gave the commendation in his Sallah message in Awka, to felicitate with Muslim faithful on the celebration of the 2024 Eid-el Kabir. He said the Muslim community also contributed to enriching diversity of the state’s collective…
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Soludo receives 1,300 defecting PDP faithful into APGA
No fewer than 1,300 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faithful in Anambra have formally defected to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The defectors, who came from across the state, were received by the Gov. Chukwuma Soludo at a welcome ceremony in Awka Soludo urged the new party members to take advantage of the on-going APGA electronic re-registration to complete their…
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Soludo appoints Prof Odinkalu as pro chancellor, Ojukwu varsity governing council
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo has appointed Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, a former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, as Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State. Soludo’s Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday in Awka. Aburime said that the new Council was assembled with a focus on…
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Metro
VP Shettima arrives Enugu for project inauguration
Nigeria’s Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, arrived in Enugu State on Monday for the project inauguration. Shettima, who arrived at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, at 9.52 with a Presidential Jet 5N-FGW, was received by Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu, Hope Uzodimma of Imo, Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, and Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi. Others are Sen. Rochas Okorocha, former Secretary…
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Anambra governorship election petitions tribunal relocates to Ilorin
The Anambra governorship election petitions tribunal has relocated its sittings from Awka to Ilorin in Kwara. Mr. Surajo Gusau, Secretary of the tribunal, disclosed this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka via telephone on Tuesday. Gusau said that the movement took place on Dec. 17 saying that the tribunal had already settled down in…
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We’ll continue to dialogue over full implementation of minimum wage in Anambra – NLC
Mr. Humphrey Nwafor, the newly-elected Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Anambra Council, has assured members that his administration would ensure full implementation of the new minimum wage of N30,000. Nwafor gave the assurance in an interview with newsmen in Awka, on Monday, after he was elected to complete the tenure of the former chairman, Mr. Jerry Nnubia, who…
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Politics
Soludo’s victory: Political opponents should cast aside party sentiment -Emecheta
Chief Jude Emecheta, a Chieftain of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra, has advised political opponents of governor-elect, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, to embrace the outcome of the Nov. 6, governorship election. Emecheta, who is also the National Chairman of Anambra for Soludo Governorship Ambition, made the call in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday…
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INEC issues Certificate of Return to Soludo as Anambra Governor-Elect
Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Governorship candidate in the Nov. 6 election in Anambra, on Friday received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the state Governor-Elect. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the INEC National Commissioner Supervising Anambra, Mr. Festus Okoye, presented the certificate to Soludo in Awka.…
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NEWS
Anambra: IPMAN hails Soludo, tasks him on developing Oil & Gas sector
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has congratulated Prof. Chukwuma Soludo on his victory in the Nov. 6 and 9 governorship elections in Anambra. Mr. Chinedu Anyaso, Chairman of IPMAN Enugu Depot Community, extended the good wishes of the marketers in a statement made available to journalists in Awka on Thursday. Anyaso said the association was…
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Group congratulates Prof. Soludo, winner of Anambra governorship election, says no need for litigation
A pro-democracy group, Southeast All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidency Project, on Wednesday congratulated Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, winner of the Nov. 6 governorship election in Anambra. Dr. Chinedu Jideofo-Ogbuagu, National Coordinator of the group in a statement issued in Abuja, also congratulated other contestants in the race and described them as heroes of democracy. While pointing out that the pro-democracy group…
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Anambra: CLO urges Soludo, APGA to be magnanimous
The Civil Liberties Organization (CLO) has called on Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra governor-elect, to be magnanimous in victory by embracing and appreciating his opponents in the Nov. 6 governorship poll. “Soludo should embark on peace building and healing processes by reconciling all citizens irrespective of political affiliations,” the Chairman of CLO in Anambra, Mr. Vincent Ezekwueme, told the News Agency…
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Anambra: I’m shocked by INEC’s technology breakdown- Soludo
Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has expressed shock over the technology breakdown of the Bimodal Verification Accreditation (BVA) system. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been experiencing technical challenges in the use of the BVA device to capture voters in some parts of the state.…
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