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The State Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Sir Ifeatu Obi-Okoye Esq, has expressed profound sadness and extended heartfelt condolences to the victims and families affected by the tragic stampede in Okija, Anambra State, urging them to draw strength from the hope of a brighter tomorrow and the resilience of their community….

The Traditional Ruler of Umueri Ancient Kingdom in Anambra East local government area of Anambra State, Igwe Bennett Emeka, has advised community heads in the state to mount eagle eyes on the heinous activities of some evil native doctors in the area before, during and after the yelutide celebrations to avoid further initiation of youths…

Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra; Ocha Brigade enforcement team have arrest nine (9) commercial drivers and impounded nine (9) vehicles for operating illegal parks and obstructing vehicular movement at New Market road, main market Onitsha. The agency had in previous weeks, directed transporters to use the various government approved parks for loading and offloading of…

The Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra State (Ochabrigade) says it will begin demolition of all illegal structures cum shanties along Awka-Onitsha federal highway from January next year. Disclosing this to EkweAnaedo, at King David Hotel Awka shortly after receiving an award for quality public service delivery from Ohaneze-Ndigbo World Wide last weekend, Managing Director of…

No fewer than 20 persons are feared dead in a stampede that ensued during the distribution of Christmas rice in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident, which happened on Saturday, occured during a philanthropic activity of the Founder of the Obijackson Foundation, Chief Ernest Obiejesi, to support the less privileged members…

Kenneth Okonkwo Calls for President Tinubu’s Resignation Over Government-Induced Hardship and StampedesKenneth Okonkwo, a former chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), has called for the resignation of Nigeria’s current leadership, urging the emergence of a new generation of leaders. He made the statement following the recent stampedes in Ibadan, Maitama, and Okija communities in Oyo,…

The Nigerian Federal Government has allocated a significant sum of ₦6.36 billion for the refurbishment and upgrading of residential accommodations for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and various members of their staff in the proposed 2025 national budget. This allocation was outlined in the 2025 Appropriation Bill presented to the National Assembly,…

In a move to bolster sports development in Imo State, Governor Hope Uzodinma has handed over three brand-new buses to the Heartland Football Clubs of Owerri. The presentation, which took place on Saturday morning at the Imo Government House, saw Heartland FC receiving a Toyota Coaster Bus and a Sprinter Bus, while Heartland Queens FC…

Residents of Abia State have been urged to adopt environmentally friendly practices by properly disposing of household waste as the festive season approaches. Following the final cleanup exercise of 2024, held in December, the State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Philemon Asonye Ogbonna, emphasized the importance of adhering to Governor Alex Otti’s advocacy for environmental cleanliness…

The Anambra State Government has expressed deep grief on the tragic loss of lives in the stampede that occurred during a rice-sharing event in Okija town in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state on Saturday. In his expression of sympathy, Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, extends his deepest condolences to the…