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Deputy Governor, Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim Celebrates Government House Chaplain, Rev. Father Raphael Onyekwelu On Birthday.

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The Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim yesterday thanked God for the life of Government House Chaplain, Reverend Father Raphael Onyekwelu on the celebration of his birthday anniversary. Speaking during the celebration, Dr. Ibezim appreciated the chaplain for his contributions in building their spiritual life, pointing out that the birthday celebration was significant…

Minimum Wage: NLC, TUC May Suspend Strike After Reaching Agreement With Government

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Reports reaching Ekweanaedo say organised labour may suspend it’s ongoing Nationwide strike after reaching an agreement with the Federal Government The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume disclosed this on Tuesday night while unveiling the resolutions of the emergency meeting with organized labour. The four-point resolution was signed by the Minister…

Nationwide Strike: Eight Super Eagles’ Players Stranded In Abuja, Lagos

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The Nationwide strike currently going on in the country may affect the Super Eagles preparations for their World Cup qualifier scheduled for later this month According to reports, eight of the players, Semi Ajayi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey, midfielder Frank Onyeka, forward Paul Onuachu, Maduka Okoye, Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman were left stranded in…

Minimum Wage: ₦494,000 Highly Impossible — Labour Minister

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The Minister of Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has appealed to the Organised Labour to shelve its ongoing industrial action which has crippled economic activities in the country. Onyejeocha said the Federal Government is not the sole decider of a new minimum wage as it must be determined by state governments and the Organised Private…

Igba Boi System And The Need For Introspection By Ndi Igbo

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By the end of the Nigeria Civil War(1967-1970 BB), the Igbo people of Nigeria faced devastating losses, including estimated 3 million deaths, displacement, and economic ruin. Despite the federal government’s “no victor, no vanquished” rhetoric, the policies of the country post civil war left the Igbo people feeling marginalized and excluded from Nigeria’s affairs. Fifty…

RCCG Suspends City Of David’s Pastor, Iluyomade

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The Redeemed Christian Church of God has suspended the Senior Pastor of the City of David Parish in Lagos State, Idowu Iluyomade. The suspension of Iluyomade, who also heads the Apapa Family of the church’s annex, came after the elaborate 60th birthday celebration of his wife, Siju. According to a source who spoke with Church…

FG, Labour In Emergency Meeting As Nationwide Strike Grinds Nigeria’s Economy

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As the nationwide strike by the Organised Labour over a new minimum wage for workers enters its second day on Tuesday, the Federal Government has invited labour leaders to a meeting in Abuja, the country’s political capital. The meeting, which is presently ongoing, has the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero; and…

Updated: Chelsea Appoints Maresca As New Manager On A Five Year Deal

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Chelsea have officially appointed Leicester manager Enzo Maresca as their new boss on a five-year contract with the option of an extra year. The Italian replaces Mauricio Pochettino, who left by mutual consent on 21 May after just one season at Stamford Bridge. Maresca took charge of the Foxes in June 2023 and led them…

Soludo’s Wife Encourages Political Representatives, Well-to-Do Persons To Support People With Health Insurance.

Ekweanaedonews2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

The Anambra State First Lady, Mrs Nonye Soludo has encouraged public officers and affluent individuals in the state to take up enrollment of their people into the Anambra State Health Insurance Scheme as part of their social responsibilities to poor communities. Mrs Soludo who stated this during the recent flag off of HumanPapillomaVirus (HPV) vaccination…

Corpse of Newborn Baby Dumped in Sack Bag in Anambra Found

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The corpse of a newborn baby has been dumped in a worn-out sack bag in Anambra State. The unidentified corpse, which was folded in a wrapper, was seen on Sunday along the Ifite axis of the Aroma Junction, Awka, the capital city of the State where it was dumped. Although, the mother of the child…