Cement giants Dangote and BUA Group have pledged to maintain stable cement prices for all contractors working on projects under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope initiative. The companies have also jointly committed to establishing a N20 billion annual fund equivalent to about N30 per bag of cement sold to train artisans in the construction sector….
Princess Opeyemi Bright has been inaugurated as the youngest Mayor in the United Kingdom, in a historic moment for Nigerians in the diaspora and youth leadership. At 29 years old, she now holds the esteemed position of First Citizen of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The inauguration, which took place on Friday, May…
The Imo State Police Command has firmly dispelled rumours of a purported abduction involving fifteen (15) students from Eminent Scholars Imperial Academy, Onitsha, Anambra State. Contrary to viral reports suggesting foul play, the students were never in danger of abduction but rather found themselves stranded due to a mechanical breakdown of their school bus. According…
The management of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra state, led by the rector, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, paid a heartfelt condolence visit to Ezzamgbo to commiserate with Hon. Justice Obande Ogbuinya and his dear wife, Dr. Edith Ogbuinya, on the loss of their beloved mother/mother-in-law. The visit was a gesture of solidarity, respect, and shared…
In preparation for her upcoming 100 days in office celebration, the visionary and indefatigable rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, embarked on a comprehensive inspection tour of key developmental projects across both the main campus in Oko and the Ufuma satellite campus. The inspection, which took place on Saturday, May 17,…
Former Governors Peter Obi and Kayode Fayemi were among global dignitaries at the Vatican for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, where Obi echoed the Pope’s powerful message on confronting poverty. Calling for greater compassion and justice, Obi urged leaders to make care for the poor and marginalised priorities, noting that true love of…
In a bold and proactive move to enhance security within the institution, the Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra state, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, has officially engaged St. Christopher’s Security Services Limited to take charge of the polytechnic’s security architecture. This strategic partnership underscores the rector’s commitment to creating a safe, secure, and conducive…
The management of the Anambra state Polytechnic, Mgbakwu, has proposed establishing an affiliation with the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra state, to enable them run Higher National Diploma ( HND) programmes. Rector of Anambra state Polytechnic, Mgbakwu, Dr. Njideka Rita Chiekezie, who led other principal officers and staff on a courtesy visit to the office…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The gallant officers of the Anambra State Police Command, over the weekend, intervened and assisted in the rescue of victims and survivors as a gas explosion rocked a plumbing material market at the ever-busy Head Bridge axis of Onitsha, killing one person and injuring six others. The incident, which occurred…
A gas cylinder explosion has killed about two persons and injured several others at the Plumbing Market, along Uga Street, near Onitsha Bridge Head Market in Anambra State. The incident which occurred on Friday, caused panic in the market as traders, passers-by and customers scampered to safety. An eyewitness near the scene said the…
