The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), has issued a strong safety advisory in response to a growing number of kidnapping incidents near the university’s main gate. In a statement released by the Registrar, Chiedozie Uba, the university warned students to exercise caution, particularly around the Obinze-Ihiagwa Road, where the incidents are most prevalent during…
The Imo State House of Assembly has called on Governor Hope Uzodimma to rename the Imo International Conference Centre (IICC) in memory of the late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. This request was made to acknowledge Chief Iwuanyanwu’s significant contributions to both economic growth and human development, not only within Imo…
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed accusations of negligence in response to the recent abductions of students in Imo State, citing significant progress in curbing criminal activities. In a statement issued by Force Headquarters, and communicated by ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the Imo State Police Command highlighted its achievements, particularly in addressing the surge in kidnappings….
Her Excellency Lady Chinyere Ihuoma Ekomaru, PhD, the Deputy Governor of Imo State, has called for greater participation of women in national development, emphasizing their role as the stabilizing force within society. She highlighted the essential contributions women make to community advancement, family unity, and overall societal peace and progress. The Deputy Governor delivered this…
The Former House of Representatives member, Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Charles Odedo has endorsed idemili South local government area candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance(APGA) , in the forthcoming council polls, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi, stating that his endorsement is as a result of her outstanding performance as the Caretaker Chairman in…
It is so troubling seeing healthy children who ought to be in schools being used as beggars at the bus-stops, road intersections and along our streets. It’s time all the unrepentantly incorrigible parents who release their children for this unhealthy practice are stopped in their tracks. Truth be told, it is not in the DNA…
The attention of Anambra State Government has been drawn to mischievous reports being circulated in various social media platforms regarding the killing and injuring of some indigenes of Enugwu Ukwu community on Monday, September 9, 2024. According to reports, about three indigenes of Enugwu-Ukwu Community were killed with five others seriously injured at Isionye land,…
The Government of Anambra State is concerned that about 2000 unaccredited/unapproved schools are operating across the 21 Local Government Areas in Anambra State . This is unacceptable, given the priority that Governor Chukwuma Soludo CFR, a first class academic himself, has accorded quality education. Setting up and running a school without requisite accreditation and approval…
The Anambra State Police Command has summoned the President Generals of Enugwu-Ukwu and Nawfia Communities following growing tension in the areas over the gruesome murder of three youths on Monday. The three people who are said to be from Enugwu-Ukwu community were lured by their neighbours from Nawfia, and killed over a land disagreement. While…
The Amafor Nkpor Women Association in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State and the Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) have partnered to provide health education for women, pregnant women, nursing mothers and the girl child. The groups in an event at Nkpor Civic Centre, on Wednesday stated this at Amafor Nkpor community….
