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INEC distances itself from Labour Party’s Anambra convention

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially distanced itself from the Labour Party’s (LP) National Convention held in Anambra, stating that the event was not under its supervision. Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, confirmed this development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday. While Oyekanmi refrained Read More…

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Chaos erupts in Anambra church as pastor attempts to heal insane man

Pandemonium unfolded in a church in Obosi, Anambra, on Sunday when a man suspected to be insane attacked a congregant with a machete during a healing prayer session. According to a statement by the police spokesman in the state, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, “Preliminary information revealed that the man of God in the church claimed he Read More…

Football Sports

Philanthropic champion honoured for 40 years of football sponsorship

Mr. Polly Emenike, the solitary benefactor behind the Nanka Champions League for over 40 years, recently received commendation and recognition from both the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) and the management of Rangers International Football Club (FC) of Enugu. The league caters specifically to Nanka indigenes spread across Nigeria and has seen the latest Read More…

Anambra Health Nigeria

Anambra State Governor’s wife takes action to combat maternal mortality

In a significant move to combat maternal mortality caused by postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), Dr. Nonye Soludo, the wife of the Anambra State Governor, spearheaded the distribution of 120 anti-shock garments to hospitals in the state. This life-saving initiative aims to prevent fatal bleeding during childbirth and ensure safer deliveries throughout the region. The procurement and Read More…

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Anambra detected more than 8000 TB cases in 2022

The Anambra State Government says it detected more than 8,000 Tuberculosis (TB), cases against the targeted 13,000 cases in the state in 2022. Dr Afam Obidike, the state’s Commissioner for Health, gave the statistics at a news conference to mark 2023 World Tuberculosis Day, in Awka on Friday. World TB Day, is commemorated every March Read More…